Acer palmatum 'Red Baron' Red Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Red Baron’ is a fantastic, red upright Japanese maple. The spring color of ‘Red Baron’ is a beautiful burgundy that holds extremely well into the summer even in hotter climates. ‘Red Baron’ then boasts an incredible red fall color. ‘Red Baron’ is a favorite not just because of its beautiful color, but also because of its heat tolerance and its ability to handle a great deal of sun. Not only can it handle full sun in even hot climates, it also can maintain a good bit of its color even in a shadier spot. ‘Red Baron’ is also a versatile tree because it doesn’t grow too large. ‘Red Baron’ is an outstanding red upright Japanese maple that is definitely one of our favorites. 10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 6-8 feet
Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon' is a Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple with Brilliant Red Color
Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon' is a dwarf Japanese maple that is extremely popular for its brilliant red color. 'Red Dragon' will stay more red during summer than most varieties. The coarse leaves begin the spring dark red and become more red as temperatures increase. As summer temperatures reach their peak and most other red varieties have turned green 'Red Dragon' still has a good bit of red left on it's leaves. Fall color is a dramatic crimson red.
The growth habit of 'Red Dragon' is not as pendulous as other weeping cultivars, at times it grows almost prostrate. 'Red Dragon' also stays a little smaller than other dwarf Japanese maples. 'Red Dragon' will max out around 6 feet tall but will only get 4 feet tall in many instances. 'Red Dragon' will get about as wide if not wider than it is tall growing to roughly 6 feet wide.
While 'Red Dragon' will tolerate full sun in some climates, it would prefer a break from the sun at some point during the day in hotter areas. Although 'Red Dragon is reported to be a moderate grower in some climates, we find it to be slower than average in the south. 'Red Dragon' will grow well in zones 5 through 9.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'?
Height: 3-5 feet Width: 4-6 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'?
Red
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'?
Red
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'?
Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'?
Lace Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'?
Partial Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'?
Weeping Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'?
Moderate Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor' Red Japanese Maple Tree
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Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor' is a Must Have Red Japanese Maple Tree for Any Yard
Acer palmatum ‘Red Emperor’ is a red Japanese maple tree was originally introduced by Dick Wolff at Red Maple Nursery in Pennsylvania as Emperor 1 in 1976 and much later patented under that name by someone in Oregon. Many growers grow this plant as 'Red Emperor'. It does not matter what you call it, this is a great plant.
'Red Emperor' is one of many in a long line of trees to claim the title "Better Than Bloodgood" and in some ways it is. 'Red Emperor' is rare in that it doesn't usually burn in full sun even in hotter climates. 'Red Emperor' holds its color through the summer better than most other red Japanese maple trees like 'Bloodgood'. This tree does not disappoint. Another advantage is that it usually leafs out in the spring a few days later than other red Japanese maple trees like 'Bloodgood' lessening the chance of frost damage. 'Red Emperor' is hardy in zones 4 through 10 and can handle full sun in pretty much any climate.
The growth rate of 'Red Emperor' Japanese maple is very good. 'Red Emperor' develops into a large red Japanese maple tree with a large, full canopy. 'Red Emperor' can grow to be about 15 to 18 feet tall and about 12-14 feet wide at the canopy.
'Red Emperor' has large, broad leaves that are dark red to purple in the spring. This dark red color holds well into the summer before eventually fading to a greenish color in the summer. The fall color of 'Red Emperor' is a stunning bright red.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Height: 16-18 feet Width: 12-14 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Burgundy
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Burgundy
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Bright Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Zones 4-10
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Large Upright Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Fast Growing Upright Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor' 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. Shippable 7 Gallons are 4 feet tall or less and rootballs will need to be broken up to fit in shipping boxes.
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 Saber' Red Japanese Maple
$49.00
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 palmatum 'Rhode Island Red' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Rhode Island Red' is a dwarf Japanese maple with much larger leaves than is typical of a dwarf Japanese maple. The leaves of 'Rhode Island Red' are very similar to popular varieties such as 'Bloodgood' and 'Red Emperor'. 'Rhode Island Red' has broad leaves that emerge bright red in spring before darkening to a burgundy color for most of the spring. The color of 'Rhode Island Red' will fade slightly in the summer as most red Japanese maples do. The leaves then turn bright red in the fall. 'Rhode Island Red' has a short, compact habit that is very unique compared to most Japanese maples.
10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Rikuzen shidare' Weeping Japanese Maple
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'Rikuzen shidare' has a weeping habit and grows similarly to Ryu sei. It will only grow as tall as it is staked and will weep down to the ground from there. Where it differs from Ryusei is in it's stunning large leaves. The leaves on Rikuzen shidare have a similar shape to an upright grower called 'Osakazuki'. Fall color on Rikuzen shidare is also different from Ryusei as it goes yellow in the fall verses red.
Spring & Summer Color: Green
Fall Color: Yellow
Height: As high as you stake it, but naturally quite short
Acer palmatum 'Ruslyn in the Pink' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Ruslyn in the Pink' is a Wonderful Dwarf Japanese Maple with Large Pinkish-Red Leaves
Acer palmatum 'Ruslyn in the Pink' has rather large leaves for a dwarf. The foliage first appears pink or orange pink in early spring depending on the amount of sunlight it receives. The foliage begins to darken to red and then purple within a few weeks. As summer takes over from spring older growth eventually fades from purple to bronze and eventually olive green. Any late summer growth comes out with the pink color from early spring. The fall color crimson and is very dramatic for a small tree.
'Ruslyn in the Pink' was discovered by Vern Palmeter at Ruslyn Nursery in New Platz, New York. 'Ruslyn in the Pink' is a unique dwarf Japanese maple tree with an upright growth habit and a uniform branching structure. 'Ruslyn in the Pink' is dense and compact but still open enough to have a standard tree appearance. 'Ruslyn in the Pink' will only grow to about 5 or 6 feet tall and only a few feet wide. 'Ruslyn in the Pink' will grow at a moderately fast growth rate for a dwarf Japanese maple.
'Ruslyn in the Pink' is a very hardy dwarf Japanese maple that can be grown all over the United States. 'Ruslyn in the Pink' will grow well in zones 5 through 9 and can be grown in full sun in all but the hottest climates. In hotter climates 'Ruslyn in the Pink' will perform better with protection from the hot afternoon sun.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Ruslyn in the Pink'?
Height: 4-6 feet Width: 3-4 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Ruslyn in the Pink'?
Pinkish Red
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Ruslyn in the Pink'?
Burgundy
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Ruslyn in the Pink'?
Crimson Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Ruslyn in the Pink'?
Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Ruslyn in the Pink'?
Partial Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Ruslyn in the Pink'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Ruslyn in the Pink'?
Upright Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Ruslyn in the Pink'?
Moderate Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Ruslyn in the Pink' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Ryusei' Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple
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The Unique Acer palmatum 'Ryusei' is a Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple with Small, Broad Leaves with Bright Green Color
Acer palmatum ‘Ryusei’ is a weeping dwarf Japanese maple with the most pendulous Japanese maple on the market today. 'Ryusei' basically grows straight down with a dramatic weeping growth habit. With this extreme growth habit 'Ryusei' won't achieve much height at all without staking. The natural growth of 'Ryusei' will create a mounding ground cover on its own. When grown in a container it can resemble ivy cascading down past the bottom of the pot. For the landscape 'Ryu sei' is generally staked up to a certain height then allowed to fall to the ground making a beautiful flowing waterfall like affect.
The most unusual thing about 'Ryusei' is that it has this extreme weeping growth habit but is the leaves are fully palmate instead of the traditionally lacy leaves of most weeping Japanese maples. The leaves of 'Ryusei' are light green and very attractively star shaped. Most cascading varieties have dissected leaves which makes 'Ryusei' one of the most unique varieties of weeping dwarf Japanese maples there is. The green leaf color is bright green in the spring and darkens somewhat in the summer. These leaves are stunning in the fall as they turn a bright orange that appears to glow in the landscape.
Acer palmatum 'Ryusei' is a fantastic growing dwarf Japanese maple that will grow in sun or shade in basically all climates. 'Ryusei' should grow perfectly well in zones 5 through 9. 'Ryusei' can be grown in full sun even in hotter climates. 'Ryusei' is a very fast grower and can be trained to achieve many different interesting shapes.
Acer palmatum 'Ryusei' is synonymous with 'Ryusen' and is sometimes referred to by that name.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'?
Height: 2-4 feet Width: 4-6 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'?
Green
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'?
Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'?
Orange
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'?
Small Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'?
Weeping Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'?
Fast Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Ryusei' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Sango kaku' Coral Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’ Coral Bark Japanese Maple has bright coral red colored bark in winter which gives this tree a fourth season of interest more than most other Japanese maples. The foliage is lime green in spring darkening as summer temperatures warm. The fall color is a stunning golden yellow with hints of orange later in the season. It is very important to site this tree properly, the more sun in winter the better the bark color. In hotter climates if you can give it some afternoon shade in summer so the foliage will remain pretty all summer long.'Sango kaku' Coral Bark Japanese Maple is one of the fastest growing Japanese maples that we grow as it can grow multiple feet per year when young. 'Sango kaku' Coral Bark Japanese Maple is a must have tree for nearly any landscape that desires fall and winter interest.
10 Year Size: Height: 15-18 Feet Width: 8-10 Feet
Spring Color: Green
Summer Color: Green
Fall Color: Yellow
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 'Sawa chidori' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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According to Yano, Acer palmatum ‘Sawa chidori’ is a Japanese introduction dating back to 1988. The foliage is green and white reticulated with red, pink or even peach highlights in early spring. 'Sawa chidori' prefers partial shade in most climates. Fall color is orange. The Japaneses name means Marsh Plover which is a wading bird.10 year size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 6-8 FeetSpring Color: Green and WhiteSummer Color: GreenFall Color: OrangeSun Tolerance: PartialPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Scolopendrifolium Rubrum' Red Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Scolopenrifolium rubrum' is a great red linearlobum type Japanese maple that is often confused with some of the other linearlobum varieties and maybe even used as a catch all name for red linearlobum plants. Our cultivar however is very distinct. The long narrow lobs are somewhat wider than plants like Red Pygmy but more narrow than 'Beni otake'. It is definitely different than 'Atrolineare' but may be synonymous with Keiser. While the overall growth tends to be slow and bushy sometimes new limbs can grow three or 4 feet in just a few weeks. These limbs are generally unattractive and should be pruned. The spring color is a very attractive dark red holding into well summer before turning bronze. Fall color is wonderful and often described as raspberry red.
10 year size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 5-7 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' Upright Lace Leaf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' is the only Upright Growing Lace Leaf Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' is known as the only upright growing lace leaf. While there are other lace leaf Japanese maples that have some upright growing habits such as 'Lionheart' and 'English Lace', there is nothing quite like 'Seiryu'. 'Seiryu' grows with a complete upright habit that grows tall just like more common upright varieties such as 'Bloodgood' or 'Red Emperor'. 'Seiryu' even grows to be one of the bigger Japanese maple varieties that we grow, making it a great specimen tree that can be the centerpiece of any garden.
Its claim to fame is that Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' is considered the only upright dissectum. This is technically correct but the dissected leaf is the only similarity between 'Seiryu' and other dissectums. Actually the leaves are so much smaller, that even the leaves do not have the appearance of other dissectums. That being said, here at Maple Ridge Nurseries we love the plant we affectionately call the "weed" because it is so easy to grow. Seiryu is a fast growing small tree that is mostly vase shaped when young growing wider and much rounder with age. The foliage appears green in spring with a slight red or pink tinge to the margins of each leaf. These margins quickly fade away leaving a very attractive medium green leaf for summer. Sometimes in late summer the colorful margins reappear, but this time a little more orange. Most literature describes the fall color as gold or yellow but I have never seen this except in photos from other parts of the world. In our climate the first cold air may give the tree an orange or red appearance but the leaves will always end up burgundy before dropping.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?
Height: 14-16 feet Width: 10-12 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?
Green
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?
Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?
Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?
Small Lace Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?
Upright Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?
Fast Growing Upright Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' 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 'Sekimori' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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'Sekimori' is known as much for the attractive white striations on the bark as it is for its gracefully growth habit which unlike many dissectums, is slightly more prostrate than pendulous. Fall color is usually a nice pastel yellow but in more sun will have orange tones mixed through the leaves.10 Year Size: Height: 3-4 Feet Width: 5-7 Feet