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
Acer palmatum 'Seuss Sister' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Seuss Sister' is a unique variegated Japanese maple with a small, compact habit and subtle variegation. 'Seuss Sister' will grow with an upright habit and a tight, dense structure. The color of the leaves is green with hints of subtle creamy white or light green variegation. Fall color is bright red.
10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 feet Width: 3-4 feet
Acer palmatum 'Shaina' Compact Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Shaina' is a Compact Dwarf Japanese Maple that has become a Favorite for Gardeners All Over the World
Acer palmatum 'Shaina' is a very compact dwarf Japanese Maple that stays relatively small and does not take up a great amount of space. Very upright when young 'Shaina' begins to widen and fill in with age. At maturity 'Shaina' will develop into a thick and dense shrub that is about 3 to 5 feet tall and about as wide. The size and shape of 'Shaina' makes it perfect for smaller areas of the garden and is an excellent substitution for a weeping Japanese maple.
The leaves of 'Shaina' appear nice red in the spring, a true red and not the purple of some cultivars. Though reported to hold its color all summer long in some parts of the world, by mid summer in hotter climate leaves turn bronze or green but then new red growth appears at the branch tips. Fall color is a very attractive bright red. The density of 'Shaina' will often contribute to a multiple color effect where the outer branches that get more sunlight will be much more red than the inner branches that will have more green color.
Acer palmatum 'Shaina' can be grown in many different climates across the country. 'Shaina' should grow well in zones 5 through 9 and can be grown in full sun in all but the very hottest climates. In the hotter areas 'Shaina' would prefer a break from the hot afternoon sun.
‘Shaina’ was discovered as a witches' broom on a 100-year-old red Japanese maple tree by Dick Wolf of Red Maple Nurseries in the early 1980's, this compact dwarf maple has become a favorite of maple enthusiasts and gardeners all over the world.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Height: 3-5 feet Width: 3-5 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Red
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Compact Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Moderately Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Shaina' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
7 Gallons are 4 feet tall or less and rootballs will need to be broken up to fit in shipping boxes.
Acer palmatum 'Sherwood Flame' Red Upright Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Sherwood Flame’ was selected by Will Curtis of Sherwood, Oregon from a seedling of 'Burgundy Lace', 'Sherwood Flame is an excellent addition to any garden. I have read many descriptions of this plant written by authors who consider this cultivar very similar to its parent. I have to respectfully disagree. At least in our climate this plant is very different. In early spring 'Sherwood Flame' may be quite purple like its parent but the rest of the year it appears much more red than burgundy. The growth habit is also decidedly more upright. Fall color is red and wonderful on these very pretty deeply serrated leaves. 10 Year size: Height: 14-16 Feet Width: 8-12 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Shidiva Gold' Dwarf Green Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Shidiva Gold' is a smaller form of 'Aoyagi'. 'Shidiva Gold' is known for its bright green foliage, green bark, and compact structure. The leaves of 'Shidiva Gold' emerge in the spring with a bright, chartreuse green color that only slightly fades into a light green in the summer. These leaves then turn to a bright yellow in the fall.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
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 '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 'Shishio hime' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Shishio hime’ is a very nice, small Japanese maple that will grow much wider than tall, forming a low mound with age. 'Shishio hime' emerges in spring with Red tips to the leaves before turning green for the summer. The leaves become smaller each year as the plant matures. Older specimens have some of the smallest leaves of any Acer palmatum. The foliage is also extremely dense. Fall color ranges from red and yellow to orange.10 year size: Height: 1-3 Feet Width: 4-6 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Shojo nomura' Red Upright Japanese Maple
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'Shojo nomura' means "beautiful red faced monkey" and this vivid image seems to fit this wonderful small tree. Decidedly upright, 'Shojo nomura' emerges dark purple almost black in early spring but later growth is decidely red and seems to be more red than purple most of the season. It holds its color in our gardens as long as any upright palmatum we grow and if it does fade to green in very hot years it never bronzes out like other red cultivars. Also it seems to hold it's color better in shade than most varieties. Brilliant effects can be obtained by planting this tree where its translucent leaves can be back lit by the morning or evening sun. Fall color is red and usually outstanding.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Shojo Nomura'?
Height: 16-18 feet Width: 6-8 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Shojo Nomura
Dark Red
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Shojo Nomura'?
Rusty Red
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Shojo Nomura'?
Bright Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Shojo Nomura'?
Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Shojo Nomura'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Shojo Nomura'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Shojo Nomura'?
Upright Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Shojo Nomura'?
Fast Growing Upright Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Shojo Nomura' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Sir Damon' Coral Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Sir Damon' is an excellent coral bark Japanese maple variety. The bark on 'Sir Damon' ranges from dark red on older branches to bright red on younger growth. This red bark color is most pronounced during the winter months. The leaves are light green in the spring and get a little darker in the summer. The light green spring color contrasts off the red bark very nicely. Fall color is a bright yellow. 'Sir Damon' is a great coral bark variety for someone that wants a coral bark Japanese maple but needs a shorter tree than the typical Sango kaku coral bark Japanese maple.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Sister Ghost' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Sister Ghost' emerges yellow with dark veins in early spring. Sometimes in early spring leaves have a slight pink cast. By summer foliage is mostly green with a few specks of yellow to let you know this plant was variegated. Fall color is orange with hints of yellow and red. Generally growing wider than tall this small tree does best in partial shade in all but the coolest areas. Introduced by Talon Buchholz as part of the ghost series.
10 year size: Height: 5-6 Feet Width: 6-8 Feet
Spring Color: White and Green
Summer Color: Green and White
Fall Color: Orange
Sun Tolerance: Partial
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil