Acer palmatum 'Japanese Princess' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Japanese Princess’ is one of the most exciting dwarf Japanese maples in existence right now. ‘Japanese Princess’ is from the Mikawa Yatsabusa family, meaning that it has short internodal lengths on the branches which creates a stacking effect of the leaves. ‘Japanese Princess’ emerges with a bright red color to the leaves. The red is highlighted by white pubescence. The red color of the leaves quickly transitions to a yellowish orange which remains for the rest of the spring. By summer, the color of the leaves fades to a light green color. Fall color is a bright orange to red.
Examples of the current sizes are included in the pictures.
10 Year Size: Height: 3-5 feet Width: 2-4 feet
Acer palmatum 'Atrolineare' Ribbon Leaf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Atrolineare’ is known for its long, thin leaves giving it the nickname “ribbon leaf”. ‘Atrolineare’ emerges a nice red in the spring before darkening to a burgundy in the summer. ‘Atrolineare’ then puts on a nice display of bright red fall color. ‘Atrolineare’ is an upright growing Japanese maple, but it does not get that tall. It will have somewhat of a bushy habit as it reaches no more than 10 feet tall at maturity. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Wdith: 4-6 feet
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 'Musashino' Red Japanese Maple
$39.00
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 shirasawanum 'Purple Umbrella' Full Moon Japanese Maple
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Acer shirasawanum 'Purple Umbrella' Full Moon Japanese Maple is a dwarf broadleaf Japanese maple that has large dark purpleish red leaves. Fall color could be anywhere from bright red to deep maroon coloring. It grows to around 8 feet tall and around 4 feet wide. It was named after the leaf color and shape when introduced by Crispin Silva from Crispin Creations.
Acer palmatum 'Ruby Ridge' Red Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Ruby Ridge’ has an unusually large leaf that is also unusually shaped. These unique leaves have a dark burgundy color in the spring. The color fades somewhat in the summer, but hints of the red colors remain throughout the summer. Fall color is a bright red. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Red Feathers' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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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 'Red Cloud' Thread Leaf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Red Cloud’ is a nice red small tree linearlobum with dark purple foliage in spring. In cooler climates this tree will hold color most of the summer but in hotter areas it needs some shade and it begins to bronze out in August. Red cloud forms an attractive small irregular round topped tree. Fall color is orange to red. 10 year size: Height: 7-8 Feet Width: 4-5 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Azuma murasaki' Red Upright Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Azuma murasaki’ is an upright growing Japanese maple with bright red color in the spring. The deeply divided leaves of ‘Azuma murasaki’ darken to a burgundy to green color in the summer with orange undertones. Fall color is then a bright red color once again. 10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 6-8 feet
Acer palmatum 'Ruby Stars' Dwarf Japanese Maple (Pre-Order)
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Acer palmatum ‘Ruby Stars’ is an excellent dwarf Japanese maple with impressive colors throughout the year. ‘Ruby Stars’ has small, rounded leaves that emerge in spring a brilliant, deep red. These leaves then turn green in the summer. Come fall, the foliage of ‘Ruby Stars’ turns a bright, golden yellow. ‘Ruby Stars’ has a very dense, upright habit and forms a small, shrubby tree at maturity. Acer palmatum ‘Ruby Stars’ is synonymous with Acer palmatum ‘Beni hoshi’.
Trees listed as Pre-order are not yet available and will not ship immediately. These trees will ship when they become available.
10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 feet Width: 2-4 feet
Acer palmatum 'Ruby Lace' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Ruby Lace' is a gorgeous lace leaf Japanese maple with a bright, ruby red color to the foliage in the spring. This color does fade a bit in the summer. The leaves turn to a bright yellow to orange in the fall, which is a very unusual fall color for a Japanese maple with red spring foliage. 'Ruby Lace' is a fast growing lace leaf Japanese maple with a low, spreading habit.
10 Year Size: Height: 3-5 feet Width: 5-7 feet
Acer palmatum 'Lozita' Red Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Lozita’ has beautiful dark burgundy leaves with green veins and a luxurious rounded shape. This shrubby maple matures wider than tall. Bright red petioles and samaras complete the package to make an exceptionally attractive maple. Fall color is scarlet. ‘Lozita’ is the perfect option for a red upright that does not get very tall.
10 Year Size: Height 7-9 Feet Width 7-9 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Hefner's Red Select' Red Upright Japanese Maple
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This selection from Hefner's Nursery in Conover, NC is the latest edition to the better than 'Bloodgood' saga. Everyone is always looking for a 'Bloodgood' type tree that will tolerate sun and heat in hotter climates and stay red all summer long. 'Heffner's Red Select' is definitely better than 'Bloodgood' but as to whether or not this is the holy grail, the jury is still out. Either way this is a nice small round topped tree. Emerging bright red in spring, the foliage quickly turns a very dark burgundy. The dark color should hold well through summer in all but the hottest climates. Fall color is red.10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 8-10 feet
Acer palmatum 'Dai' Rare Red Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Dai’ is a newer Japanese maple from Korea with an exceptional weeping habit. The leaves of ‘Dai’ are quite fine compared to other similar lace leaf Japanese maples. ‘Dai’ emerges in spring with a bright red color to the foliage with pink and orange undertones. ‘Dai’ then turns green by summer. ‘Dai’ then shows out again in the fall with an array of fiery reds and oranges. ‘Dai’ is a small growing Japanese maple with a strong weeping habit. For best colors, I would recommend providing ‘Dai’ morning sun and afternoon shade in hotter climates.10 Year Size: Height: 3-5 feet Width: 4-6 feet