Japanese Maples and Conifers

Acer palmatum ‘Koto no Ito’ has  been described as the dancing monkey tree for the way the extremely narrow lobes dance in the wind. The habit of 'Koto no ito' is upright and very nice. It's vary narrow strap like leaves  inspired Koichiro Wada of  Japan to name it 'Koto no ito' which means harp strings.  Fall color begins as a wonderful yellow moving towards gold and finishing blended with orange. 10 year size:  Height: 5-6 Feet   Width: 3-5 Feet Spring Color: Green Summer Color: Green Fall Color: Yellow Sun Tolerance: Partial Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil

The name, ‘Octopus’, aptly describes this cultivar with long aching branches that spread like tentacles in all directions. 'Octopus' forms a large spreading irregular mound. The deeply dissected leaves emerge a bright pink red in early spring before turning to dark purple. When summers heat arrives the leaves first bronze before becoming mostly dark green in hot climates. Fall color is breathtaking almost fire engine red. 10 Year Size  Height: 3-4 Feet      Width: 7-9 Feet Spring color: Red Summer color: Green Fall Color: Red Sun Tolerance: Partial Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil Our 1 Gallon and 3 Gallon sizes are available for shipping and in store pickup. Our larger sizes (7 Gallon and bigger) are only available for in store pickup.

Pinus thunbergii ‘Thunderhead’ is a very stately dwarf black pine that is a must have for any conifer garden. With wonderful texture and form 'Thunderhead' becomes a specimen in just a few years. In spring the white candles contract beautifully with the dark green foliage. 10 year size: Height: 4-6 Feet Width: 4-6 Feet Color: Green Sun Tolerance: Full

Juniperus horizontalis ‘Icee blue’ is a perfect ground cover for small spaces, never getting more than a few inches tall and a few feet wide. The light blue color of this plant is what attracts us to it and gives it its name. ‘Icee blue’ is the the perfect plant for filling in spots throughout the garden while also providing excellent color. 10 Year Size: Height: 2-4 inches Width: 2-3 feet Color: Blue Sun Tolerance: Full

Acer palmatum 'Okushimo' was listed as early as 1710 in Japan. This old cultivar with a name that means pepper and salt, definitely has a place in the modern landscape. Leaves emerge chartreuse in spring with bright red petioles, before turning darker green and displaying cool little dimples all over the leaves. Its these dimples that reminded the Japanese of salt and pepper. Summer turns the leaves much darker and they begin to curl inward at the edges of the little sharp lobes. The distinctive green curled leaves of 'Okushimo' give it an ability to contrast just right with other plants in the garden and the fact that it is so decidedly vase shaped with most of its width above head height means that it can be tucked into corners and between paths or next to sidewalks. We do suggest that you plant 'Okushimo' in partial shade in hotter climates. The great fall color ranges from yellow to orange and even red. 10 Year size:  Height:  10-12  Feet    Width: 6-8 Feet

Acer palmatum ‘Dixie Spirit’ is one of several different dissectum varieties that grows more upright rather than weeping. My father once told me that if anyone could ever discover a red version of ‘Seiryu’, then they would be a millionaire. While, I’ve learned that this was probably hyperbole, I have long been searching for a tree that fit this description. There are several trees currently on the market that come close such as ‘Lionheart’ and ‘English Lace’ but neither of these varieties have quite the same upward growth as ‘Seiryu’.‘Dixie Spirit’ is our introduction that fits into this category. ‘Dixie Spirit’ grows decidedly upright at least while young. We are still monitoring the tree to see if the upright habit continues in perpetuity. ‘Dixie Spirit’ shows off a gorgeous crimson red color in the spring while fading to a bronze or olive green in the summer. This tree shows out once again in the fall with bright red foliage. ‘Dixie Spirit’ can handle full sun even in Georgia with minimal leaf burn. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet

Acer palmatum ‘Cosmos’ is one of the most heavily variegated Japanese maples in existence. ‘Cosmos’ has green leaves with splashes of pink and white all over them. This variegation is typically very consistent and persists even in the summer. Fall color is a vibrant orange. Not to be confused with ‘Radiant’, which was found as a sport off of ‘Cosmos’. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet

A very vigorous grower this maple has been around in Japan at least since 1882. With a name that means thunder 'Inazuma' really makes a statement in the garden as older trees can reach 25 feet or more in height and usually as wide or wider than tall. Spring color is purple and then it bronzes as summer approaches showing off the attractive green veining. Fall color varies between crimson red and a fiery orange red but is always spectacular. 10 Year Size:  Height 12-14 Feet Width 8-10 Feet

Great small maple that will grow  wider than tall, 'Tama hime' emerges in spring with orange tips to the leaves before turning green for the summer. Fall color ranges from bronze to orange. 10 year size: Height: 1-2 Feet   Width: 2-3 Feet

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Confucius’ is one of our favorite varieties of hinoki cypress. The branches fan out on ‘Confucius’ giving the tree a very elegant look The foliage on these branches is green with yellow-green new growth that give it an excellent two-tone effect. ‘Confucius’ growth about half a foot per year eventually reaching roughly 6 feet tall in ten years. ‘Confucius’ can handle sun but would prefer to be given at least some afternoon shade. 10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feetColor: Yellow-GreenSun Tolerance: Partial

Acer palmatum 'Yama nishiki' Variegated Japanese Maple is an elegant upright Japanese maple known for its striking white reticulated leaves, which are intricately veined with green. This unique leaf pattern creates the effect of snow-covered mountain peaks, a nod to the tree's name, meaning "Snow Peak" in Japanese. This variegation is outstanding but is not always consistent and is not visible at all times throughout the year. During fall, the foliage transforms into vibrant shades of orange and red, adding seasonal interest. At maturity, Yama Nishiki typically grows to a height of 8 to 10 feet, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens or landscapes where its delicate beauty can be appreciated.