Acer palmatum 'Rite of Spring' Red Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Rite of Spring' has a thinner deeply divided leaf than the majority of broad leaf Japanese maples. These leaves emerge in the spring with a bright red color. The color of the leaves darkens to a deeper burgundy red in the summer. The leaves change back to a bright red in the fall. 'Rite of Spring' is a shorter growing tree for an upright Japanese maple and has a real full habit. The picture is green because of heavy shade.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Ariake nomura' Red Upright Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Ariake nomura' is a broad leaf, upright growing Japanese maple with red leaves in the spring. The red leaves mature to a dark burgundy color in late spring and into the summer. Fall color is a bright red. 'Ariake nomura' is one of the better red Japanese maples at staying red in the shade.
10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Red Pygmy' (Reverted)
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'Red Pygmy' may not be the best named linearilobum but it is one of the best all around Japanese Maples. Although slower growing than some of the vigorous forms of linearilobum, 'Red Pygmy' can attain heights of more than 15 feet with age. While it comes out red in spring and may hold color into the summer in some areas, 'Red Pygmy' quickly turns green as temperatures begin to rise in hot climates. The green is a dark rich green throughout the summer then as a startling contrast this plant will turn bright yellow or gold in fall. 'Red Pygmy ' leaves have some of the narrowest lobes of the red linearilobums often having an interesting twist in the lobe. 'Red Pygmy' tolerates sun well. The changes in color and the very graceful shape make this a must have plant for collectors and occasional gardeners alike.
These trees are not displaying their usual characteristics, but they are still great looking Japanese maples. In my experience reverted trees still display typical fall colors regardless of the shape of the leaves. These trees are also not guaranteed to never regain their distinguishing characteristics, but they aren't currently showing it so it has to be noted.
Despite the uncharacteristic leaves these trees have been some of the most beautiful trees in the nursery all spring. The pictures show these actual trees.
10 year size: Height: 5-7 Feet Width: 3-5 Feet
Spring Color: Red
Summer Color: Green
Fall Color: Yellow
Sun Tolerance: Partial
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Enkan' (Reverted)
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Acer palmatum ‘Enkan’ has very fine linearilobum foliage and a small compact growth habit. More gardeners should find a spot for 'Enkan' in the garden. In spring foliage emerges a deep wine color and holds its red into the summer very well. Fall color ranges from orange red to deep red. Some palmate leaves appear on new growth but older foliage is quite narrow. It is very interesting the way leaves seem to hang downward from the petioles. This variety is said to come from South Korea but has a Japanese name that means the tube.
These trees are not displaying their usual characteristics, but they are still great looking Japanese maples. In my experience reverted trees still display typical fall colors regardless of the shape of the leaves. These trees are also not guaranteed to never regain their distinguishing characteristics, but they aren't currently showing it so it has to be noted.
10 year size: Height: 5-7 Feet Width: 4-5 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Red Saber' Red Japanese Maple
$39.00
Acer palmatum 'Red Saber' is a red Japanese Maple with deeply divided leaves and jagged edges. 'Red Saber' has bright new growth in the spring but matures to a dark red later in the year. Fall color is also a bright red. 'Red Saber' is a small to medium size upright Japanese maple with a slender shape.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-5 feet
Acer shirasawanum 'Shira Red' Full Moon Japanese Maple
$79.00
‘Shira Red’ is a Bucholz and Bucholz introduction may possibly be a hybrid between Acer palmatum and Acer shirasawanum. Although the color is more palmatum like this cool plant holds its seeds erect and the leaves just have a shirasawanum look to them. Spring color is bright red then hardens off to a dark maroon color. In summer the sturdy foliage fist turns bronze and in hotter climate eventually turns green. Fall color is fiery red. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 6-8 FeetSpring Color: RedSummer Color: MaroonFall Color: RedSun Tolerance: PartialPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer shirasawanum 'Red Dawn' Full Moon Japanese Maple
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Acer shirasawanum 'Red Dawn' is probably a hybrid between shirasawanum and palmatum this maple has brilliant red spring color enhanced by the white pubescence on newly emerging leaves. This very strong growing upright cultivar hold its color well into the summer. Fall color is also red. 'Red Dawn' tolerates heat and sun very well but would appreciate a break from the hot summer sun in hotter climates. Even though this cultivar is most often listed as a shirasawanum it should be considered a hybrid or maybe even a palmatum as the seeds hang down like a palmatum rather than being held erect like true shirasawanums.
10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 Feet Width: 5-6 Feet
Acer shirasawanum 'Bronze Age' Full Moon Japanese Maple
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Acer shirasawanum ‘Bronze Age’ is a fascinating full moon Japanese maple variety. ‘Bronze Age’ leafs out with a bronze-red leaf color in the spring that eventually transitions to burgundy and eventually an olive green. ‘Bronze Age’ will typically then have a summer push of new growth that includes that bronze color again on top of the more mature green foliage. Fall color is a fantastic mix of yellows and oranges.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Villa taranto' Thread Leaf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Villa taranto’ is a linearlobum type Japanese maple with long, skinny leaves. These leaves go through a transition of color from peach to red to orange in the spring, green in the summer, and finally an orange-red in the fall.
Red Japanese Maple Bundle
$176.00
$196.00
The Red Japanese Maple Bundle is a mystery pack of four different red leaf Japanese maple varieties. Red Japanese maples have great foliage throughout the year and add a tremendous amount of color to the garden. Red Japanese maples come in two main forms: upright with broad leaves and weeping with lacy leaves. These two styles provide very different looks and textures and can completely transform a garden.
The Red Japanese Maple Bundle comes with four 1 gallon red Japanese maple varieties. These varieties will not always be the same. Here are some varieties that may be included in the Red Japanese Maple Bundle:
Bloodgood
Tamukeyama
Red Emperor
Inaba Shidare
Fireglow
Garnet
Moonfire
Crimson Queen
Muro gawa
Red Dragon
And many more...
Acer palmatum 'Sharon' Red Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Sharon' is a rare Japanese maple with red spring color that fades to a bit of green and red in the summer. Fall color is an outstanding orange color that is quite unique for red Japanese maples. 'Sharon' will grow into a medium sized tree at maturity.
10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Firecracker' Red Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Firecracker' is a red dwarf Japanese maple with lacy leaves. 'Firecracker' emerges in the spring with bright red leaves. These leaves will fade somewhat in the summer before turning bright red again in the fall. 'Firecracker' is a dwarf Japanese maple that will grow with a weeping habit.
10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer x pseudosieboldianum 'First Flame' Cold Tolerant Japanese Maple
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Acer x pseudosieboldianum ‘First Flame’ leafs out early in spring with a bright reddish orange color that is very striking. ‘First Flame’ has small, star shaped leaves that hold this orange color until summer when the leaves turn green. ‘First Flame’ has a compact upright habit, making it a perfect tree for almost any location. Like other Acer x pseudosieboldianum maples, ‘First Flame’ is extremely cold tolerant and is hardy up to zone 5.
10 Year Size: Height: 14-16 feet Width: 8-10 feet
Acer palmatum 'Mirte' Full Moon Hybrid Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Mirte' is a cross between an Acer palmatum and an Acer shirasawanum. This full moon hybrid Japanese maple emerges in the spring with a dark brownish red color with light green veins. These leaves will transition to a very attractive bronze or copper color in the summer. The leaves eventually turn a bright orange in the fall. 'Mirte' is a very attractive and unusual cultivar that will add a different kind of color and texture to the garden.
10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 6-8 feet
Acer palmatum 'Kasigiyama' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Kasigiyama' is a Japanese maple with reticulated variegation. 'Kasigiyma' has dark red leaves in the spring with brighter red centers and contrasting veins. These leaves will fade to a duller burgundy or green in the summer and maintain the reticulated look with the contrasting veins. 'Kasigiyama' then turns a bright red in the fall.
10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Rock Star' Dwarf Japanese Maple
$39.00
Acer palmatum ‘Rock Star’ was discovered as a chance seedling from Acer palmatum ‘Ornatum’ by Frank Brannon in Atlanta, GA and has been cultivated here at Maple Ridge Nursery. ‘Rock Star’ emerges with stunningly bright red leaves in early spring which darken to a dark maroon color later in spring. The leaves fade to a green in summer before turning to a vibrant array of reds, yellows, and oranges in the fall. ‘Rock Star’ is a strong grower here in the south, but should still be shielded from the hot afternoon sun. 10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 feet Width: 4-6 feet