Green Japanese Maples

Acer shirasawanum ‘Moonrise’ is an excellent full moon maple with exceptional spring color. The large leaves emerge different shades of pink, peach, and orange. These leaves drastically change color over the first several weeks of spring before finally becoming a yellowish green in late spring that maintains through the summer. Fall color is orange. ‘Moonrise’ is a wonderfully growing small to medium size tree that will reach about 7 feet tall at maturity. 10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet

Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’ is one of the first trees to announce that spring is here and does so with eye popping color. The yellow, orange and red of early spring turns first more yellow then to a subtle green for summer. In hotter climates this cultivar should be sited in partial shade,  In cooler climates the orange lasts much longer into the summer. Fall color is bright orange or sometimes red. This cultivar was first selected at Fratelli Gilardelli Nursery in Italy in the late 1980s. 10 Year size:  Height:  10-12  Feet    Width:  6-8  Feet Spring Color: Yellow Summer Color: Green Fall Color: Orange Sun Tolerance: Partial Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil

Acer palmatum ‘Shishigashira’ the Famous Lions Head Japanese Maple with Unique Crinkled Leaves Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' is one of the most unique varieties of Japanese maples in existence. 'Shishigashira' has small leaves with crinkled up edges that gives this Japanese maple one of the strangest appearances you will see on a tree. These small strange leaves are light green early in spring and turn a darker green for the rest of the spring and summer. In the fall the cool weather will change the leaves of 'Shishigashira' from green to a brilliant dark orange. For such small and uniquely shaped leaves 'Shishigashira' still puts on quite a show in the fall. Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' is a dwarf Japanese maple that will only reach about 6 feet tall over 10 years. It will keep growing and can reach larger heights over decades, but it is a slow growing dwarf Japanese maple that will take some time to achieve any real height. 'Shishigashira' grows very upright and pretty narrow. The branches of 'Shishigashira' are very stiff and hard to manipulate. The stiffness of the branches compliments the unique crinkle shape of the leaves and gives the appearance of a bonsai in the garden. 'Shishigashira' is the perfect tree for Japanese gardens and a near must have for any smaller landscape. 'Shishigashira' grows well in a variety of climates. It can be grown in zones 5 through 9 and can handle full sun in all but the hottest areas. In warmer climates it is best to give 'Shishigashira' a break from the hot afternoon sun. These trees don't require a lot of sun though and can be grown in shade in pretty much all climates. Shishigashira actually refers to two different old cultivars that are both considered "lions' head" maples, 'Meijishi' and 'O jishi'. 'Meijishi' is known as the female lion and 'O jishi' is known as the male lion. These names come from the mythical male and female lions of a Japanese drama that dates back over 900 years. The name Shishigashira means lions head and comes from the costume worn while doing the lion dance to exorcise evil spirits. While this term can be used to describe either cultivar it is generally used to describe 'Meijishi' and the plant generally labeled 'Shishigashira' in nurseries is almost always 'Meijishi'. While both plants have crinkled tightly congested foliage arranged along stiff upright branches, 'Meijishi's foliage is a little more tightly congested and darker green than that of 'O jishi'. 'Meijishi' is also faster growing. 'O jishi' has bright red fall color while 'Meijishi' has fall color that is more orange.  Either plant is excellent for containers and make wonderful patio trees. What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'? Height: 6-8 feet Width: 3-4 feet What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'? Green What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'? Green What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'? Orange What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'? Crinkle Leaf What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'? Partial Sun What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'? Zones 5-9 What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'? Upright Japanese Maple What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'? Slow Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple How should Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' be planted? Elevated in Well Drained Soil

The new green leaves appear brushed with pink and gold in early spring on this little witches broom from Australia. 'Coonara Pygmy' forms a very dense irregular shaped small shrub at maturity. Fall color is a nice blend of reds and yellows and very good for a dwarf. Great for rock gardens, bonsai or containers 10 Year Size: Height: 2-3 Feet Width: 3-4 Feet

Acer palmatum ‘Ariadne’ is a lovely reticulated Japanese maple. ‘Ariadne’ emerges in spring with light pink and peach colored leaves with dark green veins. This reticulated variegation begins to fade in the summer becoming a pale burgundy through the hotter months. The leaves of ‘Ariadne’ show out again in the fall with bright red foliage that really stands out. ‘Ariadne’ is another excellent example of a Japanese maple with reticulated variegation that will bring excellent color to any landscape.10 Year Size: Height: 5-7 feet Width: 4-6 feet

Acer palmatum ‘Japanese Sunrise’ is a fast growing selection, probably from 'Sango kaku' seedlings that has wonderful variations in its bark color. While bark colors can range from almost yellow to bright red depending on the time of year and the age of bark you are looking at, the orange colors produced in the dead of winter are the most unique. Bark color is always best in full sun and sometimes can show up yellow on the north or shady side which gives the plant a totally different look depending on the angle from which it is viewed. In spring 'Japanese Sunrise emerges with small lime green leaves that darken as summer takes hold, then in fall change to a quite remarkable shade of yellow. Another great introduction found by Billy Schwartz owner of Green Mansions Nursery in Pennsylvania.10 year size Height:  10-12  Feet    Width:  4-6  FeetSpring Color: GreenSummer Color: GreenFall Color: YellowSun Tolerance: FullPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil

Acer palmatum 'Hino tori nishiki' emerges in the spring with small bright pink leaves. These pink leaves quickly change into an attractive green color. As fall approaches the leaves change to orange and eventually a bright, fiery red. 'Hino tori nishiki' has a decidedly upright habit and is a fast grower for a relatively small Japanese maple variety.  10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet   Width: 4-6 feet 

Acer palmatum ‘Miss Piggy’ is One of the Most Unusual Dwarf Japanese Maples that we Grow at Maple Ridge Nursery Acer palmatum ‘Miss Piggy’ is a dwarf tree with sturdy branching and bunched up leaves that are caused by fasciations at the tips of the branches. This means that the branches have actually fused together. These fasciations are more commonly seen in conifers and are extremely rare in Japanese maples. The leaves can sometimes grow so close together that they completely encircle the branches. When this occurs, you can look straight down the branch and see a perfect ring of leaves that almost make it look like an eye. 'Miss Piggy' doesn't get very big, maturing to only about 5 or 6 feet tall, but it is a fast grower especially for a dwarf Japanese maple. ‘Miss Piggy’ has small palmate leaves that are light green in the spring and darken just a bit in the summer. In the fall the leaves turn an attractive orange and red. 'Miss Piggy' can handle a good bit of sun in all but the hottest climates where it would need at least some shade in the afternoon. The small green leaves of 'Miss Piggy' will be a lighter green if it is grown in more sunlight or a darker green if it is grown in more shade. 'Miss Piggy' is a hardy dwarf Japanese maple and can be grown in zones 5 through 9. What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'? Height: 4-6 feet Width: 2-4 feet What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'? Light Green What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'? Green What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'? Orange to Red What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'? Broad Leaf What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'? Partial Sun What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'? Zones 5-9 What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'? Upright and Compact Japanese Maple What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'? Fast Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple How should Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy' be planted? Elevated in Well Drained Soil

‘Emmett’s Pumpkin’ has some of the largest leaves of any Japanese Maple. New leaves in spring emerge yellow green with a bronze overlay. Later the bronze fades leaving the foliage light to medium green for summer. As the temperature cools, 'Emmett's Pumpkin' turns varying shades of orange and red. The combination of leaf shape and Fall color make 'Emmett's Pumpkin' one of the most aptly named Japanese Maple varieties there is. 10 Year Size: Height:  8-10 Feet    Width:  5-7 Feet Spring Color: Yellow-Green Summer Color: Green Fall Color: Orange and Red Sun Tolerance: Partial Shade Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil

Acer palmatum ‘Wildfire’ is a brilliant, coral bark Japanese maple with light green leaves in the spring. This foliage eventually turns golden yellow to orange in the fall. ‘Wildfire’ has incredible winter interest as well with yellow to red colored bark. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet

The Unique Acer palmatum 'Ryusei' is a Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple with Small, Broad Leaves with Bright Green Color Acer palmatum ‘Ryusei’ is a weeping dwarf Japanese maple with the most pendulous Japanese maple on the market today. 'Ryusei' basically grows straight down with a dramatic weeping growth habit. With this extreme growth habit 'Ryusei' won't achieve much height at all without staking. The natural growth of 'Ryusei' will create a mounding ground cover on its own. When grown in a container it can resemble ivy cascading down past the bottom of the pot. For the landscape 'Ryu sei' is generally staked up to a certain height then allowed to fall to the ground making a beautiful flowing waterfall like affect. The most unusual thing about 'Ryusei' is that it has this extreme weeping growth habit but is the leaves are fully palmate instead of the traditionally lacy leaves of most weeping Japanese maples. The leaves of 'Ryusei' are light green and very attractively star shaped. Most cascading varieties have dissected leaves which makes 'Ryusei' one of the most unique varieties of weeping dwarf Japanese maples there is. The green leaf color is bright green in the spring and darkens somewhat in the summer. These leaves are stunning in the fall as they turn a bright orange that appears to glow in the landscape. Acer palmatum 'Ryusei' is a fantastic growing dwarf Japanese maple that will grow in sun or shade in basically all climates. 'Ryusei' should grow perfectly well in zones 5 through 9. 'Ryusei' can be grown in full sun even in hotter climates. 'Ryusei' is a very fast grower and can be trained to achieve many different interesting shapes. Acer palmatum 'Ryusei' is synonymous with 'Ryusen' and is sometimes referred to by that name. What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'? Height: 2-4 feet Width: 4-6 feet What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'? Green What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'? Green What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'? Orange What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'? Small Broad Leaf What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'? Full Sun What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'? Zones 5-9 What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'? Weeping Japanese Maple What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'? Fast Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple How should Acer palmatum 'Ryusei' be planted? Elevated in Well Drained Soil