Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor' Red Japanese Maple Tree
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Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor' is a Must Have Red Japanese Maple Tree for Any Yard
Acer palmatum ‘Red Emperor’ is a red Japanese maple tree was originally introduced by Dick Wolff at Red Maple Nursery in Pennsylvania as Emperor 1 in 1976 and much later patented under that name by someone in Oregon. Many growers grow this plant as 'Red Emperor'. It does not matter what you call it, this is a great plant.
'Red Emperor' is one of many in a long line of trees to claim the title "Better Than Bloodgood" and in some ways it is. 'Red Emperor' is rare in that it doesn't usually burn in full sun even in hotter climates. 'Red Emperor' holds its color through the summer better than most other red Japanese maple trees like 'Bloodgood'. This tree does not disappoint. Another advantage is that it usually leafs out in the spring a few days later than other red Japanese maple trees like 'Bloodgood' lessening the chance of frost damage. 'Red Emperor' is hardy in zones 4 through 10 and can handle full sun in pretty much any climate.
The growth rate of 'Red Emperor' Japanese maple is very good. 'Red Emperor' develops into a large red Japanese maple tree with a large, full canopy. 'Red Emperor' can grow to be about 15 to 18 feet tall and about 12-14 feet wide at the canopy.
'Red Emperor' has large, broad leaves that are dark red to purple in the spring. This dark red color holds well into the summer before eventually fading to a greenish color in the summer. The fall color of 'Red Emperor' is a stunning bright red.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Height: 16-18 feet Width: 12-14 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Burgundy
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Burgundy
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Bright Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Zones 4-10
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Large Upright Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Fast Growing Upright Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor' be planted?
Elevated in 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. Shippable 7 Gallons are 4 feet tall or less and rootballs will need to be broken up to fit in shipping boxes.
Acer palmatum 'Viridis' Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Viridis' is the Standard for All Other Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple Varieties with Green Lacy Leaves
Acer palmatum 'Viridis' is a weeping dwarf Japanese maple with lacy green leaves. The name says it all, ‘Viridis’ means green in Latin and 'Viridis' is the standard by which all green lace leaf Japanese maples are judged. Acer palmatum 'Viridis' is a green lace leaf Japanese maple with light green foliage in spring, that usually darkens in the summer. 'Viridis' turns to a bright yellow to gold color in the fall. 'Viridis' will sometimes showcase brilliant oranges in the fall as well.
Acer palmatum 'Viridis' is a dwarf Japanese maple with cascading branches and foliage that make this a show stopper in any garden. 'Viridis is a small to medium size dwarf Japanese maple that should grow to be about 4 to 6 feet tall and about as wide or wider. Many of the oldest, most beautiful and stately Japanese maples in America are this cultivar.
Acer palmatum 'Viridis' is a green lace leaf Japanese maple that can handle a good bit of sun even in warmer climates. However, 'Viridis' would still appreciate partial sun or at least a break from the hot afternoon sun. 'Viridis' is a very strong grower for a dwarf Japanese maple and should grow well in zones 5 through 9.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Viridis'?
Height: 4-6 feet Width: 6-8 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Viridis'?
Green
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Viridis'?
Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Viridis'?
Green and Yellow
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Viridis'?
Lace Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Viridis'?
Partial Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Viridis'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Viridis'?
Weeping Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Viridis'?
Moderate Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Viridis' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
7 Gallons are 4 feet tall or less and rootballs will need to be broken up to fit in shipping boxes.
Acer palmatum 'Shaina' Compact Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Shaina' is a Compact Dwarf Japanese Maple that has become a Favorite for Gardeners All Over the World
Acer palmatum 'Shaina' is a very compact dwarf Japanese Maple that stays relatively small and does not take up a great amount of space. Very upright when young 'Shaina' begins to widen and fill in with age. At maturity 'Shaina' will develop into a thick and dense shrub that is about 3 to 5 feet tall and about as wide. The size and shape of 'Shaina' makes it perfect for smaller areas of the garden and is an excellent substitution for a weeping Japanese maple.
The leaves of 'Shaina' appear nice red in the spring, a true red and not the purple of some cultivars. Though reported to hold its color all summer long in some parts of the world, by mid summer in hotter climate leaves turn bronze or green but then new red growth appears at the branch tips. Fall color is a very attractive bright red. The density of 'Shaina' will often contribute to a multiple color effect where the outer branches that get more sunlight will be much more red than the inner branches that will have more green color.
Acer palmatum 'Shaina' can be grown in many different climates across the country. 'Shaina' should grow well in zones 5 through 9 and can be grown in full sun in all but the very hottest climates. In the hotter areas 'Shaina' would prefer a break from the hot afternoon sun.
‘Shaina’ was discovered as a witches' broom on a 100-year-old red Japanese maple tree by Dick Wolf of Red Maple Nurseries in the early 1980's, this compact dwarf maple has become a favorite of maple enthusiasts and gardeners all over the world.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Height: 3-5 feet Width: 3-5 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Red
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Compact Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Moderately Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Shaina' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
7 Gallons are 4 feet tall or less and rootballs will need to be broken up to fit in shipping boxes.
Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost' is One of the Most Popular Reticulated Japanese Maples with Dark Red Color
Acer palmatum ‘Purple Ghost’ is an awesome reticulated Japanese maple with dark red color. Foliage appears bright red to deep purple in early spring depending on sunlight, in more shady locations the foliage appears more lavender. Regardless of location what makes this leaf special is the prominent black veins. In summer the color turns to burgundy and eventually green with purple undertones. The distinctive veining remains on the leaf throughout the summer regardless of color change. Fall color varies from deep red to reddish orange.
'Purple Ghost' is a strong growing, hardy tree that can be grown in most climates across the United States. It should grow well in zones 5 through 9 and can handle full sun in all but the hottest climates. In warmer areas 'Purple Ghost' should be planted in partial sun for best results.
'Purple Ghost' is an upright growing Japanese maple with thick, sturdy branches. 'Purple Ghost' only grows to be about 10 feet tall and has an open habit at the canopy. 'Purple Ghost' has a moderate growth rate and will reach 10 feet tall in about 10 years.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost'?
Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost'?
Reticulated Red
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost'?
Reticulated Burgundy
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost'?
Bright Reddish Orange
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost'?
Reticulated Ghost Shaped Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost'?
Partial Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Purple ghost'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost'?
Upright Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost'?
Moderate Growing Upright Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Elizabeth' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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‘Elizabeth’ is another great little witches broom discovered by Ed "Skeeter" Rod and named for his wife Elizabeth, this small tree should have a place in every garden. Although fast growing when young this plant slows down when older staying very compact. New growth is bright red and very vivid. Older foliage is more maroon. Color holds well into the summer even in hot climates. 10 year size: Height: 4-5 Feet Width: 3-4 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Deshojo' Rare Corallinum Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Deshojo’ is a wonderful little tree known mostly for its excellent spring color. ‘Deshojo’ leafs out in spring with a bright coral red color to the leaves which is quite striking in any landscape. These showy leaves unfortunately don’t last very long however, turning a solid green in late spring that maintains throughout the summer. ‘Deshojo’ shows out again in the fall when the leaves transition back to a bright red. ‘Deshojo’ is a fairly small growing tree in the landscape and is a wonderful cultivar for bonsai.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Celebration' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Celebration’ is a Japanese maple with reticulated variegation. ‘Celebration’ may have the brightest pink color of any of the reticulated varieties. The bright pink leaves are contrasted by dark red veins. ‘Celebration’ will fade somewhat in the summer to a greenish color, but the reticulation still holds strong. There is often also a second push of new growth in the summer that displays the wonderful spring colors yet again on top of the more mature summer foliage. Fall color is red.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Garnet' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Garnet' will Provide Great Red Color for a Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple in Full Sun
Acer palmatum ‘Garnet’ is a great weeping dwarf Japanese maple for red color. ‘Garnet’ emerges a light red color in spring which deepens and holds through most of the summer. The leaves on this beautifully shaped tree then brighten to a bright garnet red color in fall.
'Garnet' is one of our favorite red lace leaf varieties for warmer climates. 'Garnet' is a weeping dwarf Japanese maple that can handle full sun even in these warmer areas. Acer palmatum 'Garnet' does a great job of holding its red color in full sun despite warmer temperatures. 'Garnet' doesn't just grow well in warm climates though as it will grow very well in zones 5 through 10.
‘Garnet’ matures into a wonderful mound shape that is as wide as it is tall. 'Garnet' grows a little larger than some other dwarf Japanese maples but it still should only reach about 6 feet tall at maturity. 'Garnet' will grow at least as wide as it is tall getting about 6 to 8 feet wide. 'Garnet' matures into a dense and full mounding tree with age.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Garnet'?
Height: 4-6 feet Width: 6-8 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Garnet'?
Red
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Garnet'?
Red
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Garnet'?
Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Garnet'?
Lace Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Garnet'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Garnet'?
Zones 5-10
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Garnet'?
Weeping Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Garnet'?
Moderate Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Garnet' be planted?
Elevated in 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.
Acer palmatum 'Ariadne' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Ariadne’ is a lovely reticulated Japanese maple. ‘Ariadne’ emerges in spring with light pink and peach colored leaves with dark green veins. This reticulated variegation begins to fade in the summer becoming a pale burgundy through the hotter months. The leaves of ‘Ariadne’ show out again in the fall with bright red foliage that really stands out. ‘Ariadne’ is another excellent example of a Japanese maple with reticulated variegation that will bring excellent color to any landscape.10 Year Size: Height: 5-7 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 Feet
Spring Color: Green
Summer Color: Green
Fall Color: Orange
Sun Tolerance: Full
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
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 'Crimson Queen' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer Palmatum 'Crimson Queen' is One of the Most Popular Red Dwarf Japanese Maples
Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' is a beautiful dwarf Japanese maple that has become one of the most famous Japanese maple varieties in existence. Introduced in 1965 ‘Crimson Queen’ has become the standard by which all red, lace leaf Japanese maples are judged and probably the most common dissectum grown in America.
'Crimson Queen' is one of the very best dwarf Japanese maple varieties. Its color, when in prime leaf, is unsurpassed. 'Crimson Queen' leafs out early in spring with a lighter red color that darkens as spring progresses. 'Crimson Queen' will tolerate full sun, even in hot climates but it is much happier if it can be provided with a few hours shade during the day or indirect light. Under perfect conditions Crimson Queen can hold its red color as well or better than most cultivars. In hotter climates 'Crimson Queen' will lose its red color in the summer with the leaves turning a greenish color with a bronze hue. The fall color is then a stunning bright red. Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' will thrive with varying results in zones 5 through 9.
The growth habit is decidedly pendulous and will form a beautiful low mound only gaining height as it matures and begins to mound over itself. 'Crimson Queen' will only grow to about 4 to 6 feet tall while growing to a larger width of 6 to 8 feet wide. Crimson Queen left on it's own is beautiful and graceful but with a little training can become a specimen anyone could be proud of.
7 Gallons are 4 feet tall or less and rootballs will need to be broken up to fit in shipping boxes.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'?
Height: 4-6 feet Width: 6-8 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'?
Dark Red
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'?
Bronze and Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'?
Bright Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'?
Lace Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'?
Weeping Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'?
Moderate Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Shirazz' Vareigated Japanese Maple
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‘Shirazz’ in spring is a dazzling display as new leaves emerge a bright cherry red or bright pink with olive green. As temperatures heat up the red or pink is joined by cream and green, but unlike many variegated cultivars at least some of the pink color remains all sumer long in all but he hottest climates. While sun brings out the best color, this plant needs afternoon shade especially in hot climates. Fall color ranges from red to orange.
10 year size: Height: 10-12 Feet Width: 6-8 Feet
Spring Color: Burgundy and Pink
Summer Color: Green and Cream
Fall Color: Red
Sun Tolerance: Partial
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Ghost Dancer' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Ghost Dancer' emerges almost solid white with red tips in early spring then the green veins develop spreading through the leaf giving it color. By summer it is almost totally green. Fall color is a nice mix of yellow and red. While the name and the reticulated foliage both link this to the others in the ghost series, this is not a Buchholz introduction.
10 year size: Height: 7-9 Feet Width: 5-7 Feet
Spring color: White and Yellow
Summer Color: Green and White
Fall Color: Yellow
Sun Tolerance: Partial
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' Red Japanese Maple Tree
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Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' is the Most Popular Red Japanese Maple Tree in the World and for Good Reason
Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ is a brilliant red Japanese maple tree with a large upright growing habit. 'Bloodgood' is an excellent growing upright Japanese maple that will develop a large canopy at maturity. The development of this canopy makes 'Bloodgood' one of the few red Japanese maple trees that could be considered a shade tree. 'Bloodgood' can eventually reach up to 16 feet or so at maturity and the canopy will spread out nearly as wide. 'Bloodgood' will develop a strong branching structure that becomes very attractive with age. The size and shape of 'Bloodgood' makes it a brilliant option for a centerpiece Japanese maple tree for your yard.
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' is probably the most popular Japanese maple in the world and for good reason! 'Bloodgood' is a red Japanese maple tree with rich purple, burgundy color on large, broad leaves in the spring. This color fades to a green in the summer but then turns to a bright, fiery red in the fall.
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' can handle full sun in even the hottest climates. 'Bloodgood' will thrive in nearly any environment in the United States growing well in zones 4 through 10. 'Bloodgood' is a fantastic tree with great size and great color. Any yard with enough space needs a 'Bloodgood' Japanese maple tree.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Height: 16-20 feet Width: 12-16 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Burgundy
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Bright Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Zones 4-10
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Upright Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Fast Growing Upright Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' be planted?
Elevated in 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.
Acer palmatum 'Elegans' Fall Color Japanese Maple
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The leaves of 'Elegans' emerge in spring a soft green with gold and pink hues and a slight pubescence. In summer leaves change to a pleasant medium green before putting on a real show in fall that ranges between solid yellow or yellow with orange and red. The very graceful habit of this small tree is decidedly upright when young but becomes much rounder and wide with age. 'Elegans' does best in partial shade especially in hotter climates.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 6-8 Feet
Spring Color: Green
Summer Color: Green
Fall Color: Yellow
Sun Tolerance: Partial
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil