Acer palmatum 'O jishi' Lion's Head Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘O jishi’ is one of the famous lions head maples. 'O jishi' is the male lion and 'Meijishi' is the female lion. Shishigashira means lions head, and while this term can be used to describe either cultivar it is generally used to describe 'Meijishi'. The leaves of 'Ojishi' are heavily crinkled but lighter in color and not quite as tightly crinkled as 'Meijishi'. 'O jishi' is also a much slower growing smaller tree. In full sun new growth has a red tinge to the tips of the foliage. Fall color is red and glorious. The leaves appear very crowded on the stem giving the tree a compact and congested look, with the short internodal length making it hard to propagate and contributing to the fact that it is rarely seen in nurseries. 'O jishi' is excellent for containers and makes a wonderful patio tree.10 Year size: Height: 4-5 Feet Width: 3-4 FeetSpring Color: GreenSummer Color: GreenFall Color: OrangeSun Tolerance: PartialPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Ki hachijo' Green Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Ki hachijo' starts out in spring with bright green foliage that darkens in summer. Forming a beautiful round topped tree with age, usually wider than tall older specimens of 15 feet or more are not rare but this tree is slow growing when young. Fall color is orange, gold and wonderful. The Japanese name means from Hachijo island, a small subtropical island 175 miles south of Tokyo.10 Year size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 8-10 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Hana Tsukasa' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Hana Tsukasa’ is a heavily variegated Japanese maple with uniquely thin leaves. Whites and pinks cover the leaves of ‘Hana Tsukasa’ in the spring while the variegation transitions to white and green by summer. ‘Hana Tsukasa’ develops into a small tree and should be kept in mostly shade to maintain variegation and prevent leaf burning.10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 feet Width: 3-4 feet
Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium' Full Moon Japanese Maple
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The large leaves on ‘Vitifolium’ are what give it its name as they resemble the leaves of a grape vine. These large leaves emerge green with a bronze hue before maturing to a darker green in late spring and into the summer. This tree also has more prominent flowers in the spring than most Japanese Maples. These small red flowers really stand out on the light green spring foliage. However, the fall is when ‘Vitifolium’ really shows out with a display of yellows and oranges and reds all over the tree. ‘Vitifolium’ is a strong and fast grower that will reach 10-15 feet tall in about 10 years. The sturdy branching and round topped form give this tree a wonderful look for the garden. While ‘Vitifolium’ can handle full sun in cooler areas, it prefers filtered light or partial shade in warmer climates. ‘Vitifolium’ has also received the RHS Award of Garden Merit. 10 Year Size: 10-15 ft tall 8-10 ft wideSpring Color: Light green with bronze hueSummer Color: GreenFall Color: Array of yellows, oranges, and redsSun Tolerance: Partial ShadePlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki'
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Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Goshiki’ is a variegated false holly with exceptional yellow variegation. The yellow color of this false holly bush really stands out in the garden and its compact size makes it a good companion plant for anywhere in the landscape. ‘Goshiki’ is an excellent plant that received the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit.10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Dainty Doll'
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Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Dainty Doll’ is a dwarf form of hinoki cypress with dark green color. ‘Dainty Doll’ grows at an extremely slow rate of just a few inches per year. ‘Dainty Doll’ grows into an irregular shaped, small pyramid with sprays of upward growth. 10 Year Size: Height: 2-4 feet Width: 2-4 feet
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rashahiba variegata'
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Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Rashahiba variegata’ is a short, shrublike hinoki cypress with golden yellow color. The foliage of ‘Rashahiba variegata’ is small and slightly fasciated. ‘Rashahiba variegata’ should be planted in partial to full sun to maintain the golden color of the foliage.10 Year Size: Height: 2-4 feet Width: 2-4 feet
Picea abies 'Nidiformis' Dwarf Norway Spruce
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Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’ is one of the classic bird’s nest spruces. ‘Nidiformis’ grows much more laterally than it does vertically achieving 4 feet or so in width but only a foot or two in height. Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’ bird’s nest spruce has dark green foliage that grows into a dense shrub. ‘Nidiformis’ is a perfect plant for small landscapes and rock gardens or as a small companion plant in a larger landscape.
10 year Size: Height: 1-2 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Pinus parviflora 'Billie' Japanese White Pine
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Pinus parviflora ‘Billie’ is a charming dwarf evergreen conifer with a dense, pyramidal form that brings structure. Its short, soft needles emerge a light, silver-green color which offers a refreshing contrast to the more common blue-green tones found in many Japanese white pine cultivars.
This slow-growing selection reaches approximately 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide in 10 years.
‘Billie’ was originally raised as a seedling by John Proudfoot of Scotland and has become a sought-after variety for collectors and conifer enthusiasts alike. 'Billie' can handle full sun in most climates, but prefers some shade in the hottest climates.
Acer palmatum 'Red Pygmy' (Reverted)
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'Red Pygmy' may not be the best named linearilobum but it is one of the best all around Japanese Maples. Although slower growing than some of the vigorous forms of linearilobum, 'Red Pygmy' can attain heights of more than 15 feet with age. While it comes out red in spring and may hold color into the summer in some areas, 'Red Pygmy' quickly turns green as temperatures begin to rise in hot climates. The green is a dark rich green throughout the summer then as a startling contrast this plant will turn bright yellow or gold in fall. 'Red Pygmy ' leaves have some of the narrowest lobes of the red linearilobums often having an interesting twist in the lobe. 'Red Pygmy' tolerates sun well. The changes in color and the very graceful shape make this a must have plant for collectors and occasional gardeners alike.
These trees are not displaying their usual characteristics, but they are still great looking Japanese maples. In my experience reverted trees still display typical fall colors regardless of the shape of the leaves. These trees are also not guaranteed to never regain their distinguishing characteristics, but they aren't currently showing it so it has to be noted.
Despite the uncharacteristic leaves these trees have been some of the most beautiful trees in the nursery all spring. The pictures show these actual trees.
10 year size: Height: 5-7 Feet Width: 3-5 Feet
Spring Color: Red
Summer Color: Green
Fall Color: Yellow
Sun Tolerance: Partial
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil