Japanese Maples and Conifers

Acer Palmatum 'Hana Matoi' is an Incredible Variegated Dwarf Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Hana matoi' is a variegated dwarf Japanese maple and is one of the most exciting Japanese Maples ever to hit the American market. The pink variegation is phenomenal especially in the spring. The variegation holds up well even in our hot climate and does not often revert like some other variegated varieties. The spring foliage emerges dark red with creamy white and pink variegation. As the temperatures rise heading into summer the base color changes from dark red to green but the wonderful pink and cream variegation remain all summer. The fall color for 'Hana matoi' is also remarkable as the foliage changes to a bright cherry red that lights up in the landscape. The colors of 'Hana matoi' will perform best in partially sunny areas or with morning sun and afternoon shade. Acer palmatum 'Hana matoi' is a dwarf Japanese maple with a weeping and spreading growth habit. 'Hana matoi' is a smaller growing tree even for a dwarf Japanese maple. 'Hana matoi' will only reach about 4 or 5 feet tall at maturity and it is a relatively slow growing tree. 'Hana matoi' will grow to be about as wide as it is tall with a weeping habit. 'Hana matoi' is a moderately hardy dwarf Japanese maple that will grow well in zones 5 through 8. What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi'? Height: 3-5 feet Width: 4-6 feet What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi'? Variegated Pink, Red, and White What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi'? Variegated Pink, Green, and White What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi'? Red What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi'? Lace Leaf What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi'? Partial Sun What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi'? Zones 5-8 What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi'? Weeping Japanese Maple What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi'? Slow Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple How should Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi' be planted? Elevated in Well Drained Soil

Acer palmatum ‘Manyo no sato’ is a wonderfully funky maple with the Japanese name that means "village of 10,000 leaves". ‘Manyo no sato’ is very similar to 'Beni shien'. In early spring the irregularly shaped leaves emerge cream and purple. Leaves become more purple and green with cream before the purple starts to fade in summer. While fairly sun tolerant this cultivar prefers some shade in hotter climates. In more sun the red colors become more prominent while in more shade the variegation becomes much more subtle. Fall color is red to orange and very pleasing. 10 year size:  Height: 6-8 Feet   Width: 4-6 Feet

Pinus parviflora ‘Goldylocks’ is a dwarf Japanese white pine with golden variegation to otherwise green foliage. ‘Goldylocks’ is a short, upright growing pine that shouldn’t reach more than 4 feet at maturity if that. The golden color is best displayed in nearly full sun situations. ‘Goldylocks’ is also known for its small, attractive cones. ‘Goldylocks’ is most likely synonymous with Pinus Parviflora ‘Tenysu kazu’, however there is enough conflicting information that we keep both varieties labelled separately. Pictures were taken from our ‘Goldylocks’ growing in heavy shade. Notice the lack of golden color. This emphasizes the need for mostly sun in order to maximize golden color.10 Year Size: Height: 2-4 feet Width: 1-2 feet

Acer palmatum ‘Sekka yatsubusa’ has short internodal lengths that give this small plant a very different appearance as the leaves are bunched up along the stems. Red edges to the deeply divided leaves and red petioles add to the effect. All though very slow when young this small tree can grow quite vigorously under the right conditions. Once the tree gets a little older it begins to develop very interesting fasciations or flattened stems of congested growth. While like most maples 'Sekka yatsubusa' is happy in partial shade this adaptable cultivar does quite well in heavy shade or in full sun in all but the hottest climates. Fall color is usually red and very good, some years it can be quite stunning. 10 year size: Height: 3-5 Feet   Width: 2-4 Feet   Spring Color: Green Summer Color: Green Fall Color: Red Sun Tolerance: Partial Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil

Cryptomeria japonica ‘Rasen’ is one of the coolest conifers that we grow. The needles on this fast growing Japanese cedar spiral around the branches giving the branches a twisted appearance. ‘Rasen’ has an open branching form that is quite attractive as it ages. 10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 3-6 feetColor: GreenSun Tolerance: Partial

Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo' is the famous "Floating Cloud" maple. In early spring dazzling  foliage opens speckled with pink and white. In summer the pink fades leaving only a dusting of white to hint at its former spring glory. Unfortunately in areas with hotter climates the variegation is not nearly as well developed and some years does not show at all. Oh the anticipation of a gardener in a hot climate hoping each spring that this will be the year that his prized "Floating Cloud" will actually show its colors. If you do actually get to see variegation in early spring in these hot locations it is fleeting at best as it will fade to green quickly leaving the gardener waiting and wanting until next spring. Compact and upright when young 'Ukigumo' matures into a beautiful small round topped tree. Fall color is generally orange. Our Ukigumos aren't showing much variegation this year but Ukigumo is notorious for having year to year variegation volatility. If you receive a Ukigumo without much variegation, it should variegate again in the future. 10 year size:  Height: 10-12 Feet   Width: 8-10 Feet

Acer palmatum ‘Nishiki gawa’ is an upright growing Japanese maple with green leaves. The most remarkable thing about ‘Nishiki gawa’ is the rough, pine bark the tree develops with age. This is a very unique look compared to the majority of Japanese maples that have smooth bark. ‘Nishiki gawa’ has a vibrant orange fall color.10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 6-8 feet

Buy Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' dancing peacock Japanese maple at Maple Ridge Nursery. 'Aconitifolium' has been known by many names such as "Dancing Peacock", "Maiku jaku", and "Fern Leaf", but regardless of what it is called, this tree boasts some of the best fall color or any Japanese maple. Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' has splashes of yellows, oranges, and red across the foliage in fall.

Deeply divided leaves appear light green in spring. Foliage turns slightly darker for summer. In fall the real show starts with orange, red and even yellow making an appearance. White striations appear on the bark and become quite prominent when older. 'Fascination' is fast growing, forming a large round topped tree with age. Young branches appear to be slightly pendulous on the ends giving the overall tree a mounding effect.  10 Year Size:  Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 6-8 Feet

Acer palmatum ‘Autumn Fire’ grows more prostrate than pendulous forming a beautiful mushroom shaped mound. The new spring foliage emerges light green edged in pink. As summer arrives the pink fades and the green leaves become darker. Fall color is a fiery mix of red and orange.  A chance seedling found in 1979, 'Autumn Fire' was finally named in 1996 by Dells Japanese Maple Nursery in Oregon.10 Year Size:  Height:  3-5 Feet    Width:  6-8 FeetSpring Color: Light GreenSummer Color: GreenFall Color: Orange RedSun Tolerance: FullPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil