Acer palmatum 'Anticipation' Red Lace Leaf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Anticipation’ is a Maple Ridge Nursery introduction that we have had some fun with over the past few years. It is a beautiful red lace leaf that seems to have an irregular growth habit. It’s most unique feature however, is how late this tree emerges in the spring. This is where the name ‘Anticipation comes from. ‘Anticipation’ routinely waits until the middle to end of April here in Georgia to leaf out, easily the last cultivar at our nursery to do so. There were many years that we thought the tree was dead because it had been so long. This may not seem like a benefit at first, but this trait protects ‘Anticipation’ from any late freezes or frosts. Regardless of the tree’s quirks, ‘Anticipation’ is a beautiful Japanese maple that has excellent red color in the spring that holds quite well throughout the summer even in the heat. Fall color is then a nice bright red. The growth habit is still something we are evaluating, but thus far to have a rather unique shape while becoming the same size as most other Japanese maples in this category. 10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Dixie Delight' Yellow Bark Japanese Maple
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Introduced right here at Maple Ridge Nursery, 'Dixie Delight' is a promising new maple born of the south with both heat and cold tolerance. Mainly selected for the wonderful variation in bark color this tree puts on a show in every season. It starts in spring with beautiful green leaves edged in red held up on bright red shoots. In summer leaves hold a very nice deep green. Fall color is bright orange. In winter the real show begins when the bark changes first to orange and then to yellow as temperatures get colder.10 Year size: Height: 10-12 Feet Width: 6-8 FeetSpring Color: GreenSummer Color: GreenFall Color: OrangeSun Tolerance: ShadePlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Dixie Morning' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Dixie Morning' has some of the most unusual leaves that you will ever see on a Japanese Maple. Shaped almost like a hybrid between a broad and lace leaf maple with subtle variegation, no two leaves on this tree are exactly alike. ‘Dixie Morning’ has slight cream variegation on the leaves that give it the appearance of a dewy summer morning.10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Dixie Rain' Rare Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Dixie Rain’ is one of our newest introductions at Maple Ridge Nursery. ‘Dixie Rain’ has an interesting leaf shape for a broad leaf variety. The leaves are deeply divided making it almost appear as a cross between a broad leaf and a lace leaf. The growth habit is also unusual for most broad leaf varieties. While most broad leaves grow upright, with some exceptions, ‘Dixie Rain’ appears to spread rather than grow vertical. This variety is still in its infancy stage so we are still monitoring its growth. ‘Dixie Rain’ also has rather unique colors. ‘Dixie Rain’ will first emerge in early spring with orange-red leaves that quickly change to green. This green then remains through the rest of the spring and summer. The new growth that appears is also that orange-red color which gives the tree a striking contrast. Fall color is then yellow to orange, making ‘Dixie Rain’ a beautiful tree in the landscape.10 Year Size: Height: 5-7 feet Width: 5-7 feet
Acer palmatum 'Dixie Spirit' Upright Lace Leaf Japanese Maple
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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