Acer palmatum 'Kurenai jishi' Red Lion's head Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Kurenai Jishi’ is often referred to as the red lion’s head maple. ‘Kurenai jishi’ leafs out bright red in the spring with some of the most unique foliage you will ever see on a Japanese maple. The leaves are curled up, crinkled, and close to the branch similar to ‘Shishigashira’. The foliage on ‘Kurenai jishi’ turns from bright red to burgundy to green from spring to summer. The leaves then turn orange-red in fall. ‘Kurenai jishi’ is a dwarf Japanese maple that will only reach about 4 feet tall at maturity.
10 Year Size: Height: 3-5 feet Width: 1-3 feet
Acer palmatum 'Ghost Dancer' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Ghost Dancer' emerges almost solid white with red tips in early spring then the green veins develop spreading through the leaf giving it color. By summer it is almost totally green. Fall color is a nice mix of yellow and red. While the name and the reticulated foliage both link this to the others in the ghost series, this is not a Buchholz introduction.
10 year size: Height: 7-9 Feet Width: 5-7 Feet
Spring color: White and Yellow
Summer Color: Green and White
Fall Color: Yellow
Sun Tolerance: Partial
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Beni otake' Red Bamboo Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Beni otake’ translates to red bamboo, which aptly describes this maple from the linearilobum group. The leaves are a little wider and sturdier than other linearilobum maples. Foliage emerges medium red in spring holding its color well into summer before first bronzing and then turning green. The interesting thing is, as you watch this tree from spring until summer the colors seem to be slightly different, displaying beautiful reds, purples and pinks from week to week, day to day or even hour to hour. In late summer new red growth pushes out of the top of the tree that is now green, giving it a very interesting appearance. Fall color is a really nice crimson. Growing faster than most linearilobum types, ‘Beni otake’ becomes a beautiful vase shaped tree eventually becoming slightly more round topped with age. The distinctive look and it's ability to tolerate full sun even in warmer climates make 'Beni otake' a perennial favorite.
10 year size: Height: 10-12 Feet Width: 6-8 Feet
Spring Color: Red
Summer Color: Burgundy
Fall Color: Crimson
Sun Tolerance: Full
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained
Acer palmatum 'Shirazz' Vareigated Japanese Maple
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‘Shirazz’ in spring is a dazzling display as new leaves emerge a bright cherry red or bright pink with olive green. As temperatures heat up the red or pink is joined by cream and green, but unlike many variegated cultivars at least some of the pink color remains all sumer long in all but he hottest climates. While sun brings out the best color, this plant needs afternoon shade especially in hot climates. Fall color ranges from red to orange.
10 year size: Height: 10-12 Feet Width: 6-8 Feet
Spring Color: Burgundy and Pink
Summer Color: Green and Cream
Fall Color: Red
Sun Tolerance: Partial
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Arakawa' Rough Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Arakawa' translates to rough bark and that perfectly describes the most outstanding feature of this interesting cultivar. It takes 3-5 years for the bark to begin to develop its texture, but once it begins to develop it soon becomes an amazing site. The bark on older plants looks alot like that of a pine tree. The leaves of the new growth emerge with a yellow tint turning green as summer arrives before turning beautiful tones of red, orange or yellow in fall. 'Arakawa' works well for bonsai.10 Year size Height: 12-14 Feet Width: 10-12 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' Red Japanese Maple Tree
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Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' is the Most Popular Red Japanese Maple Tree in the World and for Good Reason
Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ is a brilliant red Japanese maple tree with a large upright growing habit. 'Bloodgood' is an excellent growing upright Japanese maple that will develop a large canopy at maturity. The development of this canopy makes 'Bloodgood' one of the few red Japanese maple trees that could be considered a shade tree. 'Bloodgood' can eventually reach up to 16 feet or so at maturity and the canopy will spread out nearly as wide. 'Bloodgood' will develop a strong branching structure that becomes very attractive with age. The size and shape of 'Bloodgood' makes it a brilliant option for a centerpiece Japanese maple tree for your yard.
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' is probably the most popular Japanese maple in the world and for good reason! 'Bloodgood' is a red Japanese maple tree with rich purple, burgundy color on large, broad leaves in the spring. This color fades to a green in the summer but then turns to a bright, fiery red in the fall.
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' can handle full sun in even the hottest climates. 'Bloodgood' will thrive in nearly any environment in the United States growing well in zones 4 through 10. 'Bloodgood' is a fantastic tree with great size and great color. Any yard with enough space needs a 'Bloodgood' Japanese maple tree.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Height: 16-20 feet Width: 12-16 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Burgundy
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Bright Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Zones 4-10
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Upright Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Fast Growing Upright Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' be planted?
Elevated in 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 'Shishigashira' Lion's Head Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Shishigashira’ the Famous Lions Head Japanese Maple with Unique Crinkled Leaves
Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' is one of the most unique varieties of Japanese maples in existence. 'Shishigashira' has small leaves with crinkled up edges that gives this Japanese maple one of the strangest appearances you will see on a tree. These small strange leaves are light green early in spring and turn a darker green for the rest of the spring and summer. In the fall the cool weather will change the leaves of 'Shishigashira' from green to a brilliant dark orange. For such small and uniquely shaped leaves 'Shishigashira' still puts on quite a show in the fall.
Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' is a dwarf Japanese maple that will only reach about 6 feet tall over 10 years. It will keep growing and can reach larger heights over decades, but it is a slow growing dwarf Japanese maple that will take some time to achieve any real height. 'Shishigashira' grows very upright and pretty narrow. The branches of 'Shishigashira' are very stiff and hard to manipulate. The stiffness of the branches compliments the unique crinkle shape of the leaves and gives the appearance of a bonsai in the garden. 'Shishigashira' is the perfect tree for Japanese gardens and a near must have for any smaller landscape.
'Shishigashira' grows well in a variety of climates. It can be grown in zones 5 through 9 and can handle full sun in all but the hottest areas. In warmer climates it is best to give 'Shishigashira' a break from the hot afternoon sun. These trees don't require a lot of sun though and can be grown in shade in pretty much all climates.
Shishigashira actually refers to two different old cultivars that are both considered "lions' head" maples, 'Meijishi' and 'O jishi'. 'Meijishi' is known as the female lion and 'O jishi' is known as the male lion. These names come from the mythical male and female lions of a Japanese drama that dates back over 900 years. The name Shishigashira means lions head and comes from the costume worn while doing the lion dance to exorcise evil spirits. While this term can be used to describe either cultivar it is generally used to describe 'Meijishi' and the plant generally labeled 'Shishigashira' in nurseries is almost always 'Meijishi'. While both plants have crinkled tightly congested foliage arranged along stiff upright branches, 'Meijishi's foliage is a little more tightly congested and darker green than that of 'O jishi'. 'Meijishi' is also faster growing. 'O jishi' has bright red fall color while 'Meijishi' has fall color that is more orange. Either plant is excellent for containers and make wonderful patio trees.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'?
Height: 6-8 feet Width: 3-4 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'?
Green
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'?
Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'?
Orange
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'?
Crinkle Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'?
Partial Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'?
Upright Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'?
Slow Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Elegans' Fall Color Japanese Maple
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The leaves of 'Elegans' emerge in spring a soft green with gold and pink hues and a slight pubescence. In summer leaves change to a pleasant medium green before putting on a real show in fall that ranges between solid yellow or yellow with orange and red. The very graceful habit of this small tree is decidedly upright when young but becomes much rounder and wide with age. 'Elegans' does best in partial shade especially in hotter climates.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 6-8 Feet
Spring Color: Green
Summer Color: Green
Fall Color: Yellow
Sun Tolerance: Partial
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Japanese Sunrise' Coral Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Japanese Sunrise’ is a fast growing selection, probably from 'Sango kaku' seedlings that has wonderful variations in its bark color. While bark colors can range from almost yellow to bright red depending on the time of year and the age of bark you are looking at, the orange colors produced in the dead of winter are the most unique. Bark color is always best in full sun and sometimes can show up yellow on the north or shady side which gives the plant a totally different look depending on the angle from which it is viewed. In spring 'Japanese Sunrise emerges with small lime green leaves that darken as summer takes hold, then in fall change to a quite remarkable shade of yellow. Another great introduction found by Billy Schwartz owner of Green Mansions Nursery in Pennsylvania.10 year size Height: 10-12 Feet Width: 4-6 FeetSpring Color: GreenSummer Color: GreenFall Color: YellowSun Tolerance: FullPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Moonfire' Red Japanese Maple
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'Moonfire' is one of our favorites. It seems to grow faster and hold it's color better in shade than other red leaf cultivars. 'Moonfire' also tolerates full sun and maintains it's color into the hot Georgia summer as well as any upright variety we grow. The foliage of 'Moonfire' comes out dark purple in spring but tends to turn more red as summer nears, except in more shady locations where the color remains more purple. It's leaves are slightly translucent and tend to glow when the sun lights them from behind. Fall color is bright fiery red. 'Moonfire' was discovered by Dick Wolff in 1974.
10 Year Size: Height: 12-14 feet Width: 10-12 feet
Spring Color: Burgundy
Summer Color: Burgundy
Fall Color: Red
Sun Tolerance: Full
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer japonicum 'Emmett's Pumpkin' Full Moon Japanese Maple
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‘Emmett’s Pumpkin’ has some of the largest leaves of any Japanese Maple. New leaves in spring emerge yellow green with a bronze overlay. Later the bronze fades leaving the foliage light to medium green for summer. As the temperature cools, 'Emmett's Pumpkin' turns varying shades of orange and red. The combination of leaf shape and Fall color make 'Emmett's Pumpkin' one of the most aptly named Japanese Maple varieties there is.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 5-7 Feet
Spring Color: Yellow-Green
Summer Color: Green
Fall Color: Orange and Red
Sun Tolerance: Partial Shade
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Summer Gold' Yellow Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Summer Gold’ has arguably the best yellow spring color of any Japanese maple. ‘Summer Gold’ leafs out yellow in the spring and only gets more golden throughout the spring and summer. Fall color is orange to red. ‘Summer Gold’ is very heat tolerant and can even handle full sun in most climates. ‘Summer Gold’ will not get very large, as it will develop into a short, bushy tree.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Miss Piggy’ is One of the Most Unusual Dwarf Japanese Maples that we Grow at Maple Ridge Nursery
Acer palmatum ‘Miss Piggy’ is a dwarf tree with sturdy branching and bunched up leaves that are caused by fasciations at the tips of the branches. This means that the branches have actually fused together. These fasciations are more commonly seen in conifers and are extremely rare in Japanese maples. The leaves can sometimes grow so close together that they completely encircle the branches. When this occurs, you can look straight down the branch and see a perfect ring of leaves that almost make it look like an eye. 'Miss Piggy' doesn't get very big, maturing to only about 5 or 6 feet tall, but it is a fast grower especially for a dwarf Japanese maple.
‘Miss Piggy’ has small palmate leaves that are light green in the spring and darken just a bit in the summer. In the fall the leaves turn an attractive orange and red. 'Miss Piggy' can handle a good bit of sun in all but the hottest climates where it would need at least some shade in the afternoon. The small green leaves of 'Miss Piggy' will be a lighter green if it is grown in more sunlight or a darker green if it is grown in more shade. 'Miss Piggy' is a hardy dwarf Japanese maple and can be grown in zones 5 through 9.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'?
Height: 4-6 feet Width: 2-4 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'?
Light Green
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'?
Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'?
Orange to Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'?
Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'?
Partial Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'?
Upright and Compact Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'?
Fast Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Nuresagi' Red Japanese Maple
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'Nuresagi' also known as, the 'Wet Heron' maple is very fast growing especially when young. Younger plants tend to put on vertical growth faster than most varieties we grow, sometimes running out 3-4 feet upright leaders in one season. Of course it does not grow at this rate every year. The long leaders will spend some time filling out before sending out more vertical growth. Very nice white striations also appear on the bark of older wood. The name 'Wet Heron' comes from the blue cast created by silver pubescence covering the deep red leaves when they emerge in spring. This reminded the Japanese of the 19th century, of a wet heron. 'Nuresagi' was listed in nursery catalogs as early as 1882.
10 Year size: Height: 18-20 Feet Width: 6-8 Feet
Spring Color: Burgundy
Summer Color: Burgundy
Fall Color: Red
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 'Orange Dream' Yellow Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’ is one of the first trees to announce that spring is here and does so with eye popping color. The yellow, orange and red of early spring turns first more yellow then to a subtle green for summer. In hotter climates this cultivar should be sited in partial shade, In cooler climates the orange lasts much longer into the summer. Fall color is bright orange or sometimes red. This cultivar was first selected at Fratelli Gilardelli Nursery in Italy in the late 1980s.
10 Year size: Height: 10-12 Feet Width: 6-8 Feet
Spring Color: Yellow
Summer Color: Green
Fall Color: Orange
Sun Tolerance: Partial
Planting: 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