Acer palmatum 'Bonfire' Corallinum Japanese Maple
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The first 4-6 weeks of spring there are very few Japanese Maples that can compete with the brilliant crimson red color of 'Bonfire' foliage. Unfortunately the spring color is short lived and turns first bronze and then green as summer nears. The growth habit is short and stocky, almost as wide as tall. Fall color in the south is usually bright red sometimes leaning toward orange-red. There seems to be some confusion with the similarity between 'Bonfire', 'Akaji nishiki' and 'Seigai'. It seems that these are three different plants, 'Bonfire' and 'Akaji Nishiki' leaves are practically the same but 'Bonfire' is shorter and denser. 'Seigai' has a different leaf shape and is much darker green in summer.Ten year size: Height: 5-7 feet Width: 4-6 feetSpring Color: Red Summer Color: GreenFall Color: Orange-Red
Acer palmatum 'Koto ito komachi' Thread Leaf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Koto ito Komachi’ is a small linearlobum found as a chance seedling and introduced by J.D. Vertrees. Most leaves have 5 lobes some have only 3. Young vigorous plants may have course foliage but older plants display the characteristic very fine almost hairlike foliage. Very rare in the nursery trade as their are many plants sold under this name that are not the same cultivar. The Japanese name means old 5 string harp. Komachi can also be a horticultural term for dwarf. Fall color is yellow to orange.
10 year size: Height: 4-6 Feet Width: 3-4 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Ichigyoji' Green Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Ichigyoji’ is a green upright Japanese maple with large, broad leaves. ‘Ichigyoji’ is often considered the sister tree to ‘Osakazuki’ as they have many similarities including their large, broad leaves and bold, green color. ‘Ichigyoji’ also leafs out a pale orange color in the early spring similar to its sister, ‘Osakazuki’. The similarities don’t end with the leaves. The branching structures of these two trees are also similar in that ‘Ichigyoji’ shares ‘Osakazuki’s strong, stiff branches that give the tree an elegant shape that is endearing for a Japanese maple. The biggest difference in the two trees is the fall color. ‘Osakazuki’ is known for its bright reddish orange fall color that makes the tree look like it has been set ablaze. ‘Ichigyoji’ has a similarly stunning fall display, but it has a combination of yellows and oranges that create a vibrant, neon orange appearance. ‘Ichigyoji’ is a medium growing Japanese maple that should reach about 15 feet tall in 10 years.10 Year Size: Height: 14-16 feet Width: 6-8 feet
Acer palmatum 'Sophia' Rare Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Sophia’ is a new introduction by Maple Ridge Nursery that was discovered as a chance seedling. ‘Sophia’ is still under observation, but there is no doubt that this is a special Japanese maple tree. ‘Sophia’ is a matsamurae type Japanese maple with thin leaves with lobes that are wider at the base. These leaves emerge in spring with a pale orange color and defined veining. As temperatures increase, the leaves turn to an attractive olive green. The leaves of ‘Sophia’ darken to a maroon color and then eventually a fiery bright red color in the fall. ‘Sophia’ is a very fast and strong grower. Acer palmatum ‘Sophia’ was named after my oldest daughter. 10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Green Hornet' Green Dwarf Japanese Maple
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'Green Hornet' is unusually fast growing for a lace leaf maple and because of this it can benefit greatly from pruning or training when young to get it started in the right direction. Shoots on newly grafted plants may grow 2 feet or more the first year. As the plant ages its vigorous growth becomes an asset creating a graceful plant with long arching branches. Spring growth is lime green sometimes with orange margins when placed in more sun, however at least partial shade is preferred in hotter climates. Fall color is stunning and bright red which is quite rare for green dissectums which usually display yellow to orange fall color. 10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 Feet Width: 7-9 FeetSpring Color: Lime GreenSummer Color: GreenFall Color: RedSun Tolerance: PartialPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Ryugu' Variegated Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Ryugu' is a very exciting variegated Japanese maple. 'Ryugu' has about as much variegation to the leaves as any other Japanese maple. The speckled white variegation is quite consistent and should persist year over year. The other thing that is so interesting about this Japanese maple is it's dwarf, compact growth habit. 'Ryugu' will stay quite small with a dense and compact habit. The leaves are green with mostly creamy white variegation speckled all over the leaves. When fall comes 'Ryugu' catches on fire with very bright orange-red color.
10 Year Size: Height: 3-5 feet Width: 2-4 feet
Acer palmatum 'Nebula' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Nebula’ is another in a long line of excellent, reticulated Japanese maples introduced by Buchholz nursery. The leaves of Nebula emerge a light pink with peach and cream variegation. The foliage fades to green by summer but maintains the darker contrasting veins. These leaves then change to a striking red color in the fall. ‘Nebula’ is a small to medium growing Japanese maple that will grow to about 8 feet tall at maturity.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Frosted Purple' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Frosted Purple’ is reticulated Japanese maple with outstanding color particularly in the spring. ‘Frosted Purple’ is similar to the Japanese maples in the “Ghost” series in that it has reticulated variegation and the unique, jagged edges to the leaves. ‘Frosted Purple’ comes out a very light purple color in the spring. This color is much brighter than that of ‘Purple Ghost’ or several other reticulated Japanese maples. This color dulls in the summer, but the reticulation typically holds. Fall color is a nice red. 10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Hanezu Hagoromo' Feather Leaf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Hanezu Hagoromo’ has a very unique leaf shape that categorizes this tree as a Sessilifolium Japanese maple. All Japanese maples in this group are known for their small, feathery shaped leaves. These oddly shaped leaves are yellow in the spring and light green in the summer. Fall color is bright orange to red. 'Hanezu Hagaromo' is also sometimes referred to as 'Orange Hagaromo'.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Adrian's Compact' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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The foliage of ’Adrian’s Compact’ is predominantly burgundy but is highlighted by the bright red of the new leaves. Fall color is very good for a small tree with mixtures of orange and red. 10 Year Size: Height: 4-5 Feet Width: 3-4 FeetSpring Color: RedSummer Color: BurgundyFall Color: RedSun Tolerance: FullPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained
Acer palmatum 'Nishiki yamato' Rough Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Nishiki yamato' is a fast growing Japanese maple that develops rough rough bark similar to a pine tree as it ages. 'Nishiki yamato' has bright green leaves in the spring that darken to a solid green in the summer. These leaves then turn to a bright orange to red in the fall. 'Nishiki yamato' is a very fast growing tree and develops its rough bark quicker than many other rough bark Japanese maples as well.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Caperci Dwarf' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Caperci Dwarf' is a dwarf Japanese maple with a compact growth habit. The leaves of 'Caperci dwarf' are green with red edges in the spring. These leaves then turn yellow to orange in the fall.
10 Year Size: Height: 2-3 feet Width: 2-3 feet
Acer palmatum 'Washi-no-o' Green Lace Leaf Japanese Maple
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The leaf of 'Washi-no-o’ is a little more coarse than some dissectums and the margins of each lobe are cut more regularly and less deep than most dissectums giving it a very unique texture. This mounding shrub type maple tolerates more sun than most green lace leafs. I have even grown this cultivar in full sun in Atlanta, Georgia but some shade would be appreciated. Fall color, which is always spectacular if sometimes a little later than some other maples, is usually bright yellow, although sometimes in sunnier locations the yellow will be mixed with orange.10 year size: Height: 3-4 Feet Width: 5-7 FeetSpring Color: GreenSummer Color: GreenFall Color: YellowSun Tolerance: PartialPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Takao' Green Upright Japanese Maple
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'Takao' has been a favorite in Japan since 1690. Large green leaves and a beautiful and graceful growth habit make this a nice tree for any garden. However, the amazing yellow to orange fall color is what has kept this tree popular for well over 300 years. 10 Year size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 8-10 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Matthew' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Originating as a witches broom, this little guy will add interesting color and texture to any garden. Deeply divided leaves emerge in spring decidedly yellow with red edges in more sun. Fall color is excellent and mostly orange with hints of yellow. Tolerates full sun in most climates but prefers at least a short break from the afternoon sun in hotter areas. Sometimes listed as 'Mathews Broom'. 10 year size: Height: 4-6 feet Width: 3-5 feet