Popular Japanese Maples

Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' is the Perfect Dwarf Japanese Maple for Nearly Any Garden Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' Dwarf Japanese maple has become known as one of the very best red lace leaf Japanese maples. This notoriety comes from its strong growth rate and spectacular red color throughout the year. 'Tamukeyama' is one of the fastest growing dwarf Japanese maples that we grow. 'Tamukeyama' grows slightly more irregular and upright than other lace leaf varieties. Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' has been grown in Japan for over 300 years. Recently it has become accepted as one of the best lace leaf varieties in cultivation, and probably the best red lace leaf for hot climates. 'Tamukeyama' tolerates full sun in even in hotter regions. Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' is a larger grower for a dwarf Japanese maple but still only gets to be about 6 feet tall at maturity. 'Tamukeyama' grows with a weeping and spreading habit eventually maturing to about 6 to 8 feet wide. New growth is dark red in spring and holds very well especially in sunny locations. While 'Tamukeyama' holds good red color into the summer the color will fade some in hotter areas. Fall color is a mix of fiery reds with a hint of orange undertone that predictably puts on one of the falls best shows. Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' is a strong growing and versatile dwarf Japanese maple that will grow well in nearly any climate in the United States. 'Tamukeyama' can be grown in growing zones 4-10 making it the perfect red dwarf Japanese maple for nearly any yard in America. What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Height: 6-8 feet Width: 6-8 feet What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Red What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Red What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Red What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Lace Leaf What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Full Sun What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Zones 4-10 What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Weeping Japanese Maple What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Fast Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple How should Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' 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 'Mikawa Yatsubusa' is the Most Interested Dwarf Japanese Maple in Existence Acer palmatum 'Mikawa yatsubusa' is one of the most cool and unique dwarf Japanese maple varieties in existence. 'Mikawa yatsubusa' is slow growing with closely arranged leaves that create a wonderful stubby upright tree. The defining characteristic of 'Mikawa yatsubusa' is the short inter nodal lengths and closely growing buds that create a stacked shingle like appearance of the leaves. 'Mikawa yatsubusa' has broad leaves that lay flat and close together. The leaf color of this interested dwarf Japanese maple tree is bright green in the spring. The green color darkens in the summer and in the shade. 'Mikawa yatsubusa' has incredible fall color ranging from orange to red. 'Mikawa yatsubusa' puts on quite a show in the fall for a dwarf Japanese maple. While it may be slow growing, 'Mikawa yatsubusa' is still a very hardy tree and can be grown in climates all over the United States. 'Mikawa yatsubusa' can be comfortably grown in zones 5 through 9. 'Mikawa yatsubusa' can be grown in full sun in most climates. In the hottest locations 'Mikawa yatsubusa' would prefer some afternoon shade at the very least. However, 'Mikawa yatsubusa' does not require much sun and can be grown in shade in pretty much all climates. This great little plant was found in the 1970s in the Tōkai region of Japan and named after the old Mikawa province there. 'Mikawa yatsubusa' has become known as one of the most interesting Japanese maples in existence and now has a multitude of other Japanese maple varieties that have been created from its seeds. What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'? Height: 4-6 feet Width: 3-4 feet What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'? Light Green What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'? Green What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'? Orange to Red What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'? Broad Flat Leaf What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'? Partial Sun What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'? Zones 5-9 What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'? Upright and Compact Japanese Maple What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'? Slow Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple How should Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa' be planted? Elevated in Well Drained Soil

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 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 'Inaba Shidare' is a Great Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple for Sunny Gardens Acer palmatum ‘Inaba shidare’ is a dwarf Japanese maple with a weeping growth habit. 'Inaba Shidare' is one of the best lace leaf Japanese maple cultivars for hotter climates. 'Inaba shidare' can grow in full sun in even some of the hottest climates in the United States. The name 'Inaba Shidare' means "like the cascading leaves of the rice plant" and has been grown since at least the mid 1800s in Japan. Acer palmatum 'Inaba shidare' is a larger grower for a dwarf Japanese maple but still only gets to be about 6 feet tall at maturity. 'Inaba shidare' grows with a weeping and spreading habit eventually maturing to about 6 to 8 feet wide. Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare' has lacey leaves that are very dark red or burgundy in early spring and I have heard them described as almost black. As summer approaches they become more red, then turn bronze before being one of the last Japanese maples in our gardens to finally give in to the Georgia heat and turn green. Fall color is usually bright fiery red with a bit of an orange hue. Acer palmatum 'Inaba shidare' is a weeping dwarf Japanese maple that is a great tree to add some color to a sunny garden. Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare' is a strong growing and versatile dwarf Japanese maple that will grow well in nearly any climate in the United States. 'Inaba Shidare' can be grown in growing zones 4-10 making it the perfect red dwarf Japanese maple for nearly any yard in America. What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'? Height: 6-8 feet Width: 6-8 feet What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'? Burgundy What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'? Bronze Green What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'? Bright Orange-Red What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'? Lace Leaf What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'? Full Sun What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'? Zones 4-10 What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'? Weeping Japanese Maple What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'? Fast Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple How should Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare' 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 '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

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.

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.

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