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Acer palmatum ‘Beni komachi’ is one of the most unique Japanese maples in existence. The name means red beautiful little girl, and aptly describes this attractive maple. Emerging foliage in spring is red but turns to a dark purple fairly quick. As the summer heat approaches the small crinkled leaves turn a very nice dark green but remain edged in purple giving this plant one of the most unique textures in the garden. 'Beni komachi' is slow growing but will eventually grow into a small tree. Fast growing stems with large atypical leaves should be removed. 'Beni komachi' prefers to be protected from afternoon sun in hot climates. 10 year size:   Height: 5-7 Feet   Width: 3-4 Feet

 A remarkable new introduction from acclaimed maple breeder Talon Buchholz, Acer palmatum 'Waveleaf' is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after Japanese maples among collectors and enthusiasts. This exceptional cultivar stands out for its extraordinary foliage color, intricate veining, and distinctive leaf texture. The first thing you'll notice about 'Waveleaf' is its stunning spring display. New growth emerges in vibrant shades of lavender-pink, rose-red, and purple-red, creating a luminous effect that immediately captures attention. Each leaf is highlighted by dramatically contrasting deep purple to nearly black veins, producing a striking reticulated pattern that gives the foliage remarkable depth and character. Few Japanese maples offer such a bold combination of color and detail. Adding to its appeal, the deeply divided leaves feature gently undulating margins that create the cultivar's signature "wave like" appearance. This rippled texture remains evident throughout the growing season, giving the tree an elegant, refined look even from a distance. As spring transitions into summer, the foliage matures to rich burgundy and dark wine-red tones while retaining much of its intricate veining and visual interest. Autumn brings yet another transformation as the leaves ignite into brilliant shades of orange-red, scarlet, and crimson. The dramatic fall display provides a fitting finale to a tree that delivers outstanding ornamental value from the first flush of spring growth until leaf drop. 'Waveleaf' exhibits a strong upright growth habit, making it an excellent specimen tree for prominent locations in the landscape. While it is still a relatively recent introduction and long-term growth data remains limited, current observations suggest a moderate growth rate with an estimated size of approximately 8 to 10 feet tall in ten years. This manageable stature allows it to fit comfortably into smaller gardens while still creating a substantial visual impact. Because of its exceptional foliage coloration, 'Waveleaf' is best positioned where it can be appreciated as a focal point. It pairs beautifully with green-leaved companions, evergreens, and woodland plantings that allow its unique colors to stand out. Collectors will especially appreciate its rarity and distinctive characteristics, which set it apart from more commonly available Japanese maple cultivars. For optimal performance, plant 'Waveleaf' in well-drained soil and provide protection from intense afternoon sun, particularly in warmer climates. Morning sun or filtered light will help preserve the brilliance of the foliage while reducing the risk of leaf scorch during periods of summer heat. Rare, elegant, and undeniably eye catching, Acer palmatum 'Waveleaf' represents an exciting new chapter in Japanese maple breeding. With its extraordinary reticulated foliage, graceful wavy leaf margins, and season long color display, this unique cultivar is destined to become a prized centerpiece in gardens and collections for years to come.

‘Shojo Shidare’ does very well in hot climates. The spring color is purple and holds well into the summer even in Georgia. Fall color is almost scarlet and very strong.  A fast growing, very pendulous dissectum, 'Shojo shidare' will mound into an excellent specimen in just a few years. 'Shojo shidare' is rare in the trade because it can be difficult to propogate, which is all the better for you collectors if you should be lucky enough to find one. If more widley available, I believe this would be one of the more popular cultivars.10 year size:  Height:  3-5 Feet    Width:  5-7 FeetSpring Color: PurpleSummer Color: GreenFall Color: ScarletSun tolerance: PartialPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil

This little maple with very fine dissected leaves is an excellent addition to any garden. Among dissectums only 'Red filigree Lace' and 'Beni komo no su' have finer foliage. 'Red Feathers' does seem to grow faster than it's fine leafed cousins. Starting very bright red in spring the foliage darkens with the heat of summer turning green in hot climates before putting on a wonderful crimson show in fall. Discovered in 1980 and introduced in 1995 by John Vermeullen and Sons nursery this plant was actually a seedling off of the original 'Burgundy Lace' (also a John Vermeullen and Sons introduction in 1945). During evaluation this plant was labeled Rilas Red and occasionally this plant will show up with this incorrect name, leading one to believe that some plants escaped the nursery before introduction. 10 years Size: Height 2-3 Feet Width 3-5 Feet

Acer palmatum ‘Baby Ghost’ is the smallest of the “Ghost” series of reticulated Japanese maples. ‘Baby Ghost’ first leafs out with an amber color leaf that transitions to red. Leaves then fade to burgundy and ultimately to green which maintains throughout the summer. Fall color is orange-red. ‘Baby Ghost’ has excellent reticulated variegation in early spring, but that mostly fades for the duration of the summer. 10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 feet Width: 4-6 feet

‘JJ Fire Red ’ has deeply divided red leaves that appear in early spring with a beautiful red with white pubescence, first bronzing and then turning more green by summer in hot climates. A small spreading tree with great fall color that ranges from yellow to orange to red. This plant is sometimes listed in the trade as 'JJ'. 10 Year Size:   Height:  10-12 Feet   Width:  4-6 Feet Spring Color: Red Summer Color: Green Fall Color: Orange 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 'Kawahara Rose' is a beautiful corallinum type Japanese maple. 'Kawahara Rose' emerges in spring with a gorgeous rosy pinkish red color. These pinkish leaves then transition to orange and eventually green by summer. In late summer there is often a flush of new growth which is the rosy spring color that stands out beautifully on top of the older green foliage. Fall color for 'Kawahara Rose' is yellow to orange. 10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet   Width: 4-6

Acer palmatum 'Corallinum' represents a fine example of a whole group of similar maples that emerge salmon-pink to pinkish-red in spring. These 5 lobed semi dwarf trees are all known for there spectacular spring displays. More pink than 'Shinde shojo' or Beni maiko', Corallinum really stands out in the garden. Even the new stems and petioles are pink to red. Though a fantastic tree it tends to always be leggy in pots and never really fills in until planted in the ground for a couple of years. Also 'Corallinum is never as pink for us in the Southeast as it is for people in cooler climates. After turning green in early June we are usually treated to a second burst of color in August with the new flush of pinkish-red new leaves. Fall color is usually an orange-red to pink-red. 10 Year Size: Height: 5-7 feet    Width: 3-4 feet

Listed in 1710 in Japan this old cultivar is a Japanese Favorite. The brilliant red of early spring quickly becomes a rich purple. Holding its color in to the summer even in hot climates this tree is also said to be very hardy in cooler areas. This is a fast growing upright maple with older specimens reaching 25 feet or more becoming more round topped with age. Fall brings on special appreciation as Musashino takes on a life of it on with brilliant cherry red color.  10 Year Size:  Height 10-12 Feet Width 6-8 Feet

Acer palmatum 'Hilleri' is an upright growing red Japanese maple tree. 'Hilleri' has dark burgundy leaves in the spring that hole good color throughout the summer. Fall color is a bright crimson red. 'Hilleri' can handle full sun in most climates and will grow into a medium sized tree at maturity. 10 Year Size: Height: 12-14 feet   Width: 8-10 feet