Acer palmatum 'Gable's Glory' Color Changing Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Gable’s Glory’ is a fascinating Japanese maple with some incredible color changes. ‘Gable’s Glory’ first emerges in the spring with bright red, broad leaves. This is a stunning color that persists through the spring. As the temperatures rise, ‘Gable’s Glory’ changes to a bronze-red color. The color of the leaves continues to get lighter until they are nearly yellow in the peak of summer. What is even more impressive than the bright summer color, is the new growth that this tree puts on late in the summer months. ‘Gable’s Glory’ will push out more of that bright red spring growth that appears on top of the yellow summer color. This makes for a remarkable contrast in color on the same tree. Fall color is then a nice orange to red.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Developed by Koichiro Wada Nursery, Japan before 1938 'Butterfly' has striking variegation. Frequent pruning is recommended to thin inner branching as it gets older, in order to prevent it from becoming to congested. Fall color is orange. There does appear to be two different cultivars being sold under the name 'Butterfly', while they are similar there is enough difference to indicate that they are distinctively different cultivars. One has pink and yellow variegation in early spring while the other one is pink and creamy white. Later in the season the variegation in both appear white. Butterfly does better in partial shade and in warmer climates the pink fades as summer temperatures rise.
10 year size: Height: 6-8 Feet Width: 4-6 Feet
Acer shirasawanum 'Palmatifolium' Full Moon Japanese Maple
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This may very well be the most heat tolerant of the shirasawanum varieties. The large luxurious green leaves are more deeply cut than many shirasawanum varieties and are quite sun tolerant in all but the hottest climates. 'Palmatifolium' is quite vigorous and forms a strong, sturdy upright tree becoming more rounded and wider with age. Most of all, the fall color is a dazzling array of orange, red and yellow tones.
10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 Feet Width: 8-10 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Cosmos' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Cosmos’ is one of the most heavily variegated Japanese maples in existence. ‘Cosmos’ has green leaves with splashes of pink and white all over them. This variegation is typically very consistent and persists even in the summer. Fall color is a vibrant orange. Not to be confused with ‘Radiant’, which was found as a sport off of ‘Cosmos’. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Strawberry Spring' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Strawberry Spring’ is a fantastic variety of Japanese maple with reticulated variegation. ‘Strawberry Spring’ emerges in the spring with bright pink leaves with green veins. These pinks turn to creamy white as the summer approaches. Fall color is an array of oranges and reds. ‘Strawberry Spring’ is quickly becoming one of our favorite reticulated Japanese maples.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Sister Ghost' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Sister Ghost' emerges yellow with dark veins in early spring. Sometimes in early spring leaves have a slight pink cast. By summer foliage is mostly green with a few specks of yellow to let you know this plant was variegated. Fall color is orange with hints of yellow and red. Generally growing wider than tall this small tree does best in partial shade in all but the coolest areas. Introduced by Talon Buchholz as part of the ghost series.
10 year size: Height: 5-6 Feet Width: 6-8 Feet
Spring Color: White and Green
Summer Color: Green and White
Fall Color: Orange
Sun Tolerance: Partial
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Phoenix' Corallinum Japanese Maple
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Just like a Phoenix rises from the ashes, Acer palmatum ‘Phoenix’ rises out of dormancy with bright red leaves in the spring. This bright red color is especially contrasted by yellow-orange veining. ‘Phoenix’ is a member of the Corallinum group of Japanese maples that all typically leaf out a spectacular red before turning green for most of the spring and summer. Like the rest of the maples in this group, ‘Phoenix’ will also often have red new growth in the summer to really contrast off of the green leaves. Fall color is then orange to red. 10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 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 'Ryusei' Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple
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The Unique Acer palmatum 'Ryusei' is a Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple with Small, Broad Leaves with Bright Green Color
Acer palmatum ‘Ryusei’ is a weeping dwarf Japanese maple with the most pendulous Japanese maple on the market today. 'Ryusei' basically grows straight down with a dramatic weeping growth habit. With this extreme growth habit 'Ryusei' won't achieve much height at all without staking. The natural growth of 'Ryusei' will create a mounding ground cover on its own. When grown in a container it can resemble ivy cascading down past the bottom of the pot. For the landscape 'Ryu sei' is generally staked up to a certain height then allowed to fall to the ground making a beautiful flowing waterfall like affect.
The most unusual thing about 'Ryusei' is that it has this extreme weeping growth habit but is the leaves are fully palmate instead of the traditionally lacy leaves of most weeping Japanese maples. The leaves of 'Ryusei' are light green and very attractively star shaped. Most cascading varieties have dissected leaves which makes 'Ryusei' one of the most unique varieties of weeping dwarf Japanese maples there is. The green leaf color is bright green in the spring and darkens somewhat in the summer. These leaves are stunning in the fall as they turn a bright orange that appears to glow in the landscape.
Acer palmatum 'Ryusei' is a fantastic growing dwarf Japanese maple that will grow in sun or shade in basically all climates. 'Ryusei' should grow perfectly well in zones 5 through 9. 'Ryusei' can be grown in full sun even in hotter climates. 'Ryusei' is a very fast grower and can be trained to achieve many different interesting shapes.
Acer palmatum 'Ryusei' is synonymous with 'Ryusen' and is sometimes referred to by that name.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'?
Height: 2-4 feet Width: 4-6 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'?
Green
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'?
Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'?
Orange
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'?
Small Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'?
Weeping Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'?
Fast Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Ryusei' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Grandma's Ghost' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Another of the ghost series from Talon Buchholz, this is a fine example of a reticulated leaf form. 'Grandma's Ghost' requires afternoon shade in most climates and mostly shade in hotter areas. Generally as wide or wider than tall, 'Grandma's Ghost' boasts outstanding spring color that is predominately creamy white or yellow with dark veins. Fall color is bright orange to red. This maple displays variability depending on growing conditions. No matter the result this is a great tree for garden enthusiasts and collectors alike. 10 year size: Height: 4-6 Feet Width: 4-6 FeetSpring Color: Creamy WhiteSummer Color: GreenFall Color: OrangeSun Tolerance: PartialPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' Red Column Japanese Maple
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Discovered by Ed "Skeeter" Rod in Pennsylvania this is a witches broom with the usual twiggy growth but a very vigorous upright habit. The small attractive leaves emerge bright red in spring before turning dark red in summer. This plant holds it's color very well even in hot climates. It also seems to hold color well in fairly heavy shade. Fall color is a bright scarlet and rather late compared to other maples. 10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 Feet Width: 3-4 FeetSpring Color: RedSummer Color: RedFall Color: RedSun Tolerance: PartialPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Hino Tori Nishiki' Rare Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Hino tori nishiki' emerges in the spring with small bright pink leaves. These pink leaves quickly change into an attractive green color. As fall approaches the leaves change to orange and eventually a bright, fiery red. 'Hino tori nishiki' has a decidedly upright habit and is a fast grower for a relatively small Japanese maple variety.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer shirasawanum 'Jordan' Full Moon Japanese Maple
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Acer shirasawanum 'Jordan' is a fast growing full moon Japanese Maple. ‘Jordan’ emerges with bright yellow spring color that holds well into summer and tolerates full sun in all but the hottest climates. The beauty is enhance by red samaras that adorn this small tree in summer. Fall color for ‘Jordan’ is yellow to orange.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 4-6 Feet
Spring Color: Yellow
Summer Color: Green
Fall Color: Yellow
Sun Tolerance: Full Sun
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Mahogany' Red Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Mahogany’ is a fantastic, red upright Japanese maple. Brilliant deep red leaves emerge on ‘Mahogany’ in the spring. ‘Mahogany’ then holds varying shades of red all year long, often developing a rusty red color in the summer. Fall color is a bright orange-red that distinguishes itself from most other red upright Japanese maples. ‘Mahogany’ handles full sun and heat well even in the hottest climates.
10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 Width: 6-8 feet