Acer shirasawanum 'Ezo-no-momiji' Full Moon Japanese Maple
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Acer shirasawanum ‘Ezo-no-momiji’ is a beautiful full moon Japanese maple with large rounded leaves that emerge bright green in the spring. These leaves then turn a darker green during the summer months. Both of these foliar colors contrast very nicely off of the light beige bark. ‘Ezo-no-momiji’ then turns a bright yellow to orange in the fall that really stands out. Acer shirasawanum ‘Ezo-no-momiji’ is a slow growing full moon Japanese maple that won’t get very tall.10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 3-5 feet
Acer palmatum 'Yellow Threads' Thread Leaf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Yellow Threads’ is a linearlobum type Japanese maple with yellow spring color. The stringy, thread like leaves emerge a light yellow in the spring before becoming more green in the summer. These thin leaves put on a show in the fall with golden yellow to bright orange fall color. ‘Yellow Threads’ will develop into a medium, round topped tree at maturity.10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Usu midori' Green Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Usu midori' emerges in the early spring with peachy orange colors to the leaves. These leaves eventually mature to a bright yellow color. The color of the leaves stays light as the turn a light green, chartreuse color in the summer. The fall color is a showy orange-red. 'Usu midori' has very much has a vertical, upright habit and is a fast grower.
10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Ueno homare' Yellow Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Ueno homare' is a strong, upright growing Japanese maple with excellent yellow-orange color in the spring. 'Ueno homare' emerges early in the spring with the bright yellow foliage that turns to a light, chartreuse green in the summer. The leaves then turn an orange to red in the fall. 'Ueno homare' is a strong, hardy tree that can handle sun in most areas.
10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Shigarami nishiki' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Shigarami nishiki’ is a small Japanese maple with intense variegation. This tree is splashed with pinks and whites and greens. These colors are similar but more intense and consistent than the classic ‘Oridino nishiki’ Like most variegated varieties, ‘Shigarami nishiki’ should be planted in shade for the best color, or at least given protection from the hot afternoon sun.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Issai nishiki momiji' Rough Bark Japanese Maple
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'Issai nishiki momiji' is a very unique dwarf form of rough bark maple. Issai means one year or a short period. Nishiki refers to the bark So Issai nishiki means that the bark becomes rough within the first year. Momiji means maple and therefore is repetitive when listed as 'Acer palmatum Issai nishiki momiji' and as such maybe this cultivar should only be listed as 'Issai nishiki'. Either way, this little plant is sure to delight. Very rarely available in the trade because of propagation difficulties. There is some question as to its cold hardiness. Fall color is red and orange. 10 Year size Height: 4-6 Feet Width: 2-3 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Iro Iro' Variegated Japanese Maple
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With a name that means beautiful color this introduction from Talon Buchholz can not help but be a hit. The new foliage on this little bushy cultivar emerges chartreuse edged in red. As the leaves harden off they develop a cream an pink variegation reminiscent of 'Higasa yama'. The variegation fades as summers thermometer rises leaving an attractive medium green little dwarf for the rest of summer. This little guy is most happy in morning sun and afternoon shade. 10 year size: Height: 4-6 Feet Width: 2-3 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Crimson Prince' Red Upright Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Crimson Prince’ was introduced by Princeton Nurseries in 1988. This is one of many in a long line of cultivars claiming better than 'Bloodgood' status. Being relatively fast growing 'Crimson Prince' is a very desirable red cultivar with dark purple almost black stems. The spring color is slightly more red and not as dark as 'Bloodgood' and does hold well into the summer finally turning first bronze then olive green by mid to late August in hot climates. As soon as cool nights start to show up in fall the nice dark red color quickly returns. This plant is very heavily branched and dense making it an excellent choice for a screening plant. Fall color is bright red. 10 Year Size Height: 16-20 feet Width: 16-20 feet
Acer palmatum 'Aocha nishiki' Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Aocha nishiki’ is a small tree that will become almost as wide as it is tall with age. The name translates to green-yellow but 'Aocha nishiki' is mostly known for it's creamy yellow variegation, unfortunately this almost never shows up in hot climates. Not to worry, the bright chartreuse color of early spring leaves makes this tree a great addition to any garden. If that were not enough we usually get a replay of the spring display in late summer this time it is even more striking because the new chartreuse growth really contrasts to the older green foliage. Fall color is orange to gold.10 Year size: Height: 7-9 Feet Width: 5-7 Feet
Acer japonicum 'Otaki' Full Moon Japanese Maple
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A small round topped tree usually broader than tall with age. The foliage of 'Otaki' is quite large, round and deeply divided providing a great texture for the garden. In early spring leaves emerge green with a red cast and a white pubescence creating a very unique look. Like many japonicums, 'Otaki' really shines in fall when it turns first yellow then adding tones of red, orange, peach and even pink. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 5-7 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Villa taranto' (Reverted)
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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.
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.
Acer palmatum 'Hubb's Red Willow' (Reverted)
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‘Hubb's Red Willow’ is a rich dark burgundy upright maple with long narrow lobes that are slightly incised, giving this small tree a willowy delicate appearance. Looks can be deceiving. This maple is as tough as they come, 'Hubb's Red Willow' is one of the more heat tolerant maples of the linearilobum group even tolerating full sun in all but the hottest climates. Very vigorous and vase shaped when young it slows down with age forming a beautiful round topped small tree. Fall color comes with an onslaught of fiery oranges and reds.
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. These still have thinner leaves than something like a 'Bloodgood' but just not as thin as is typical with 'Hubb's Red Willow'.
10 year size: Height: 6-8 Feet Width: 5-6 Feet
Spring Color: Burgundy
Summer Color: Burgundy
Fall Color: Red
Sun tolerance: Full
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Tana'
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Acer palmatum Tana has nice star looking leaves. They emerge in the spring green with an amazing purple/red/pink tip, making a great contrast against the green. In fall, 'Tana' put on a show of orange to red leaves. It's a midsized tree, growing 10 feet tall and around 6 feet wide
Acer palmatum 'Pastel' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Pastel’ is a reticulated Japanese maple with pink, peach, and creamy white variegation. These pastel colors are stunning and remain outstanding through much of the summer. The leaves then turn bright red in the fall. Much like other reticulated Japanese maples, Pastel should be protected from the hot afternoon sun.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium' Full Moon Japanese Maple
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The large leaves on ‘Vitifolium’ are what give it its name as they resemble the leaves of a grape vine. These large leaves emerge green with a bronze hue before maturing to a darker green in late spring and into the summer. This tree also has more prominent flowers in the spring than most Japanese Maples. These small red flowers really stand out on the light green spring foliage. However, the fall is when ‘Vitifolium’ really shows out with a display of yellows and oranges and reds all over the tree. ‘Vitifolium’ is a strong and fast grower that will reach 10-15 feet tall in about 10 years. The sturdy branching and round topped form give this tree a wonderful look for the garden. While ‘Vitifolium’ can handle full sun in cooler areas, it prefers filtered light or partial shade in warmer climates. ‘Vitifolium’ has also received the RHS Award of Garden Merit. 10 Year Size: 10-15 ft tall 8-10 ft wideSpring Color: Light green with bronze hueSummer Color: GreenFall Color: Array of yellows, oranges, and redsSun Tolerance: Partial ShadePlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
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