Acer palmatum 'Sango kaku' Coral Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’ Coral Bark Japanese Maple has bright coral red colored bark in winter which gives this tree a fourth season of interest more than most other Japanese maples. The foliage is lime green in spring darkening as summer temperatures warm. The fall color is a stunning golden yellow with hints of orange later in the season. It is very important to site this tree properly, the more sun in winter the better the bark color. In hotter climates if you can give it some afternoon shade in summer so the foliage will remain pretty all summer long.'Sango kaku' Coral Bark Japanese Maple is one of the fastest growing Japanese maples that we grow as it can grow multiple feet per year when young. 'Sango kaku' Coral Bark Japanese Maple is a must have tree for nearly any landscape that desires fall and winter interest.
10 Year Size: Height: 15-18 Feet Width: 8-10 Feet
Spring Color: Green
Summer Color: Green
Fall Color: Yellow
Sun Tolerance: Full
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
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Acer palmatum 'Arakawa' Rough Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Arakawa' translates to rough bark and that perfectly describes the most outstanding feature of this interesting cultivar. It takes 3-5 years for the bark to begin to develop its texture, but once it begins to develop it soon becomes an amazing site. The bark on older plants looks alot like that of a pine tree. The leaves of the new growth emerge with a yellow tint turning green as summer arrives before turning beautiful tones of red, orange or yellow in fall. 'Arakawa' works well for bonsai.10 Year size Height: 12-14 Feet Width: 10-12 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Bi hou' Yellow Bark Japanese Maple
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Introduced by Masayoshi Yano in 1993 this exciting plant has become wildly sought after. 'Bihou translates to beautiful mountain range. Chartreuse new leaves appear edged in red before turning a more medium green for summer. Fall color is yellow sometimes blended with orange. The real interest happens in winter when the bark turns orange - yellow and glows. 'Bi hou' is an outstanding addition to the winter garden and can be paired with 'Sango kaku' or other similar trees to create a more dramatic effect. Red buds provide even greater appeal, contrasting to the bright yellow bark. 'Bihou' is very fast growing and vase shaped when young. 10 year size: Height: 12-15 Feet Width: 8-10 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Japanese Sunrise' Coral Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Japanese Sunrise’ is a fast growing selection, probably from 'Sango kaku' seedlings that has wonderful variations in its bark color. While bark colors can range from almost yellow to bright red depending on the time of year and the age of bark you are looking at, the orange colors produced in the dead of winter are the most unique. Bark color is always best in full sun and sometimes can show up yellow on the north or shady side which gives the plant a totally different look depending on the angle from which it is viewed. In spring 'Japanese Sunrise emerges with small lime green leaves that darken as summer takes hold, then in fall change to a quite remarkable shade of yellow. Another great introduction found by Billy Schwartz owner of Green Mansions Nursery in Pennsylvania.10 year size Height: 10-12 Feet Width: 4-6 FeetSpring Color: GreenSummer Color: GreenFall Color: YellowSun Tolerance: FullPlanting: Elevated, 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
Acer palmatum 'Nishiki gawa' Rough Bark Japanese Maple
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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
Acer palmatum 'Baton Rouge' Coral Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Baton Rouge’ is an excellent, mid-sized coral bark Japanese maple. ‘Baton Rouge’ will not get as large as the popular ‘Sango kaku’, but grows nearly as fast. ‘Baton Rouge’ is also as heat tolerant as any other coral bark Japanese maple. ‘Baton Rouge’ will have traditional green leaves from spring through the summer. In the fall the leaves will turn to a bright yellow to orange before dropping for the winter. In the winter the bark will shine bright red. ‘Baton Rouge’ has exceptional bark color that will rival any coral bark Japanese maple variety. 10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Kawahara no midori' Green Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Kawahara no midori' is a fast growing, upright Japanese maple with bright green leaves and bright green bark. You may be familiar with coral bark Japanese maples, but did you know there are also Japanese maples with green bark? Many Japanese maples have a greenish bark when they are young, but its a much more natural looking green. 'Kawahara no midori' has bright green bark that actually stands out in a crowd of other plants. The leaves of 'Kawahara no midori' are green in the spring and summer and turn bright yellow in the fall.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
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 'Beni kawa' Coral Bark Japanese Maple
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An upright vase shaped form of coral bark maple. The bark is usually more red in winter compared to the salmon color of it's more famous cousin 'Sango kaku'. 'Beni kawa' also tends to be slightly wider and shorter. You will sometimes see 'Beni kawa' spelled as 'Beni gawa', this is due to a translation error when it was first brought to the U.S. and some growers have never corrected the mistake. Fall color ranges from yellow to orange and usually is an attractive combination of both. The foliage would like a little break from the summer sun in hotter climates, but the more winter sun the tree gets the more intense the bark color will be.10 Year size: Height: 12-14 Feet Width: 8-10 FeetSpring Color: GreenSummer Color: GreenFall Color: OrangeSun Tolerance: FullPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Red Wood' Coral Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Red Wood’ is an excellent growing, medium size coral bark Japanese maple. ‘Red Wood’ will only reach about 8 feet tall in ten years making it a nice smaller alternative to Acer palmatum ‘Sango kaku’. Acer palmatum ‘Red Wood’ emerges with bright green leaves in the spring that darken in the summer. Fall color is known for bright yellow to golden leaves. ‘Red Wood’ displays bright red bark in the winter that will rival any coral bark Japanese Maple. Acer palmatum ‘Red Wood’ can handle some sun, but it should be protected from the hot afternoon sun in hotter climates.10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Aoyagi' Green Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Aoyagi’ means green coral and the green coral bark is considered to be the most outstanding feature of this tree. For me, while the bark on new shoots is an interesting green the bark never quite lives up to its promise. but there is a completely different outstanding reason to grow this tree. The leaves in spring come out an amazing chartreuse before turning more green in summer. Fall color is yellow.10 Year size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 6-8 Feet
Pinus thunbergii 'Kyokko yatsubusa' Japanese Black Pine
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Pinus thunbergii ‘Kyokko yatsubusa’ is a Japanese black pine that is known for its rough, cork bark that it develops with age. ‘Kyokko yatsubusa’ has medium green needles with medium length similar to many other Japanese black pine cultivars. ‘Kyokko yatsubusa’ has a dwarf-like growth habit that does not get very tall. In fact, much of ‘Kyokko yatsubusa’s growth is lateral. Due to its dwarf stature and attractive, rough bark ‘Kyokko yatsubusa’ is most commonly used as a bonsai plant and is highly sought after by bonsai enthusiasts.
10 Year Size: Height: 2-4 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Aka kawa hime' Coral Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Aka kawa hime’ is a dwarf coral bark Japanese maple. If you are looking for a coral bark that won’t get any taller than 6 feet, then look no further. ‘Aka kawa hime’ will have all the characteristics of a regular coral bark Japanese maple such as ‘Sango kaku’ but at a fraction of the size. ‘Aka kawa hime’ will maintain a short, bushy habit. ‘Aka kawa hime’ is the perfect coral bark Japanese maple for any small space in the yard.
Acer palmatum 'Shidiva Gold' Dwarf Green Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Shidiva Gold' is a smaller form of 'Aoyagi'. 'Shidiva Gold' is known for its bright green foliage, green bark, and compact structure. The leaves of 'Shidiva Gold' emerge in the spring with a bright, chartreuse green color that only slightly fades into a light green in the summer. These leaves then turn to a bright yellow in the fall.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Hubble's Super Cork' Rough Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Hubble’s Super Cork’ is a relatively new variety that develops rough bark at a very young age compared to similar varieties. These rough bark Japanese maples are always fascinating because it is such a stark contrast from the typical smooth bark of the vast majority of Japanese maples. ‘Hubble’s Super Cork’ leafs out in the spring with bright green leaves which darken as summer approaches. Fall color is a vibrant orange to red. These colors are even more striking when contrasting off of the brown, rough bark. ‘Hubble’s Super Cork’ is another must have variety for all rough bark fans.10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet