
Acer palmatum 'Summer Gold' Yellow Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Summer Gold’ has arguably the best yellow spring color of any Japanese maple. ‘Summer Gold’ leafs out yellow in the spring and only gets more golden throughout the spring and summer. Fall color is orange to red. ‘Summer Gold’ is very heat tolerant and can even handle full sun in most climates. ‘Summer Gold’ will not get very large, as it will develop into a short, bushy tree.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet


Acer palmatum 'Elegans' Fall Color Japanese Maple
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The leaves of 'Elegans' emerge in spring a soft green with gold and pink hues and a slight pubescence. In summer leaves change to a pleasant medium green before putting on a real show in fall that ranges between solid yellow or yellow with orange and red. The very graceful habit of this small tree is decidedly upright when young but becomes much rounder and wide with age. 'Elegans' does best in partial shade especially in hotter climates.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 6-8 Feet
Spring Color: Green
Summer Color: Green
Fall Color: Yellow
Sun Tolerance: Partial
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil


Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' Upright Lace Leaf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' is the only Upright Growing Lace Leaf Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' is known as the only upright growing lace leaf. While there are other lace leaf Japanese maples that have some upright growing habits such as 'Lionheart' and 'English Lace', there is nothing quite like 'Seiryu'. 'Seiryu' grows with a complete upright habit that grows tall just like more common upright varieties such as 'Bloodgood' or 'Red Emperor'. 'Seiryu' even grows to be one of the bigger Japanese maple varieties that we grow, making it a great specimen tree that can be the centerpiece of any garden.
Its claim to fame is that Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' is considered the only upright dissectum. This is technically correct but the dissected leaf is the only similarity between 'Seiryu' and other dissectums. Actually the leaves are so much smaller, that even the leaves do not have the appearance of other dissectums. That being said, here at Maple Ridge Nurseries we love the plant we affectionately call the "weed" because it is so easy to grow. Seiryu is a fast growing small tree that is mostly vase shaped when young growing wider and much rounder with age. The foliage appears green in spring with a slight red or pink tinge to the margins of each leaf. These margins quickly fade away leaving a very attractive medium green leaf for summer. Sometimes in late summer the colorful margins reappear, but this time a little more orange. Most literature describes the fall color as gold or yellow but I have never seen this except in photos from other parts of the world. In our climate the first cold air may give the tree an orange or red appearance but the leaves will always end up burgundy before dropping.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?
Height: 14-16 feet Width: 10-12 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?
Green
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?
Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?
Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?
Small Lace Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?
Upright Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?
Fast Growing Upright Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
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Acer palmatum 'Germaine's Gyration' Green Lace Leaf Japanese Maple
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‘Germaine’s Gyration’ was discovered by Bob Vandermoss and introduced by Andre Iselli for his mother Germaine. This outstanding dissectum variety does well in the south, tolerating even full sun. This is important because most green dissectums will not tolerate full sun as far south as Atlanta. Germaine's Gyration will become much wider than tall with the inner branching swirling around the main trunk in different directions making it obvious where the gyration part of the name came from. The outer form of the tree however is a very pleasant and fairly symmetrical mound. Fall color begins in October as a golden yellow first turning orange then almost red as the temperatures cool in November.
10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 Feet Width: 6-9 Feet
Spring Color: Green
Summer Color: Green
Fall Color: Yellow, Orange
Sun Tolerance: Full Sun
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil


Acer japonicum 'Emmett's Pumpkin' Full Moon Japanese Maple
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‘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 shirasawanum 'Moonrise' Full Moon Japanese Maple
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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' Yellow Japanese Maple
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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 'Firefly' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Firefly’ is an awesome new Japanese maple with intense reticulated variegation. ‘Firefly’ is hot pink in the spring with bright green veins. The colors on ‘Firefly’ seem to change daily as the leaves range from pinks to oranges and everywhere in between. The creamy white center of the leaf and bright green veining make this one of the best reticulated leaves of any Japanese maple. ‘Firefly’ has an upright growth habit, forming a small to medium size tree at maturity.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet


Acer palmatum 'Coonora pygmy' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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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 'Hino Tori Nishiki' Rare Japanese Maple
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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 'Ryusei' Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple
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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


Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' Compact Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' is a Fantastic Compact Dwarf Japanese Maple Perfect for Small Landscapes, Containers, and Bonsai
Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' is a compact dwarf Japanese maple that will grow much wider than tall. For a plant that never gets much more than 2 feet tall 'Kiyohime' is relatively fast growing and will become a specimen in the garden after just a few years. The dense and lateral growth habit make 'Kiyohime' almost look like a table at maturity. The size and shape make 'Kiyohime' a perfect companion Japanese maple for different spaces in the landscape.
'Kiyohime' emerges in spring with red tips to the leaves before turning green for the majority of the spring and summer. These green leaves are very small, star shape leaves that help to expand on the compact and dense look of the overall foliage. Fall color ranges from bronze to orange.
Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' is a hardy tree that can be grown in basically any climate in the United States. 'Kiyohime' will thrive in zones 5 through 9. 'Kiyohime' can be grown in full sun in all but the hottest climates. In warmer areas 'Kiyohime' would appreciate some protection from the hot afternoon sun. 'Kiyohime' does not require a great deal of sunlight and can be grown in mostly shade in pretty much any climate.
Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' is a perfect dwarf Japanese maple for bonsai for a number of reasons. The growth habit of 'Kiyohime' may make it look like small shrub in the ground but in a bonsai pot 'Kiyohime' looks like the miniature version of a full size tree. The small leaves of 'Kiyohime' help to create this effect as well. The natural density will also contribute to this affect and will require minimal pruning and attention.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Height: 2-4 feet Width: 4-6 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Green
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Orange
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Small Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Partial Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Dwarf Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Moderate Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil


Acer japonicum 'Green Cascade' Full Moon Japanese Maple
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‘Green Cascade’ is a cascading or weeping form of Acer japonicum. The leaves on mature plants can be quite large. These leaves are deeply dissected and in spring are a brilliant bright green. The overall shape of Green Cascade is quite different than most weeping Acer palmatums in that it looks more like a sprawling octopus, when young, than a tight bush. It does, however become much more dense with age. Like other japonicums it is in fall that ‘Green Cascade’ really shines. Fall color is awesomely brilliant with red, yellow and orange all on the same leaves.10 Year Size: Height: 4-5 Feet Width: 5-8 FeetSpring Color: Bright GreenSummer Color: GreenFall Color: Yellow, Red, and OrangeSun Tolerance: Partial ShadePlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil


Acer shirasawanum 'Sunny' Full Moon Japanese Maple
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Acer shirasawanum 'Sunny' Full Moon Japanese Maple is a fantastic dwarf tree that has amazing colors throughout the year. It comes out bright green in spring and summer, and then turns to feature yellow/orange/red colors. It stays on the smaller side-only getting 6-8 feet at maturity. This show stopping tree can be spotted from across the greenhouse with its colors!


Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace' is the Fastest Growing Green Dwarf Japanese Maple with Lacey Leaves
Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace' is one of the fastest growing dwarf Japanese maples there is. Shaping and pruning when young helps this cultivar live up to its potential as a wonderful garden specimen. 'Emerald Lace' is a very fast grower and has the natural inclination to grow outward and downward. This is the typical growth habit of a weeping dwarf Japanese maple but with the extreme speed at which 'Emerald Lace' grows these growth habits can be exaggerated.
'Emerald Lace' should grow to be about 4 to 6 feet tall at maturity with a good spread of 6 to 8 feet wide. Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace' is a hardy Japanese maple that will grow quickly and perform well in zones 5 through 9. With a little care and attention 'Emerald Lace' can grow into the most beautiful and elegant weeping dwarf Japanese maple in your yard.
Spring growth of 'Emerald Lace' is lime green with orange margins that brighten when placed in more sun. Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace' is quite heat tolerant for a green dwarf Japanese maple. 'Emerald Lace' also tolerates full sun better than most green lace leaf varieties but it does prefer afternoon shade in hotter climates.
The fall color of 'Emerald Lace' is dark red which is unique for green lace leaf varieties which usually display yellow to orange fall color. 'Emerald Lace' has very small, dissected leaves that are much more delicate looking than most other lace leaf Japanese maple varieties. The fast growth, the small delicate leaves, the extreme weeping habit, and the red fall color all contribute to making Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace' one of the most unique green dwarf Japanese maples there is.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace'?
Height: 4-6 feet Width: 6-8 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace'?
Lime Green
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace'?
Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace'?
Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace'?
Small Lace Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace'?
Partial Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace'?
Weeping Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace'?
Fast Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil


Acer palmatum 'Wildfire' Coral Bark Japanese Maple
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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