Upright Dwarf Japanese Maples

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 ‘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 ‘Jerre Schwartz’ was introduced by Billy Schwartz, owner of Green Mansions Nursery in Pennsylvaniay. He named the unique cultivar for his mother Jerre. Acer palmatum ‘Jerre Schwartz’ has interestingly sharp toothed and deeply divided small leaves emerge cherry red in early spring before quickly becoming darker and more maroon and then bronze before turning totally green for summer. New cheery colored growth in summer provides a cool contrast to the older green foliage. Found as a witches broom the center lobes of some leaves will show the characteristic shortened middle lobe. Fall color is deep red and usually quite nice for a dwarf. 10 year size: Height: 4-5 Feet   Width: 3-4 Feet  

Acer palmatum ‘Anne Irene’ is a very unique variety of Japanese maple. ‘Anne Irene’ emerges in the spring with bright yellow leaves with a reddish border. These leaves are shaped different than just about any other Japanese maple. The lobes are deeply divided and each lobe is somewhat dissected but not enough to be classified as a dissectum. ‘Anne Irene’ also has a very upright habit unlike most dissectums. The red border of these strangely shaped leaves fades away by summer, but the yellow color persists all the way until fall. In the fall the leaves darken to a vibrant red. 10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 feet Width: 2-4 feet

'Kuro hime' emerges mostly pink or red in early spring turning to a nice green rather quickly in warmer climates. This little shrub that is usually about as wide as tall makes an attractive addition to any garden. 10 Year Size: Height:  3-4 Feet    Width:  3-4 Feet

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 '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

Acer palmatum 'Carll's Corner' has a short center lobe that gives this small, dense red maple an interesting texture. Emerging bright red almost pink in spring the new leaves soon become a dark burgundy. The color holds well most of the summer even in warmer climates where some afternoon shade is preferred. Fall color is dark red. Slow growing, 'Carll's Corner' eventually forms nice rounded shrub. 10 year size: Height: 4-5 feet   Width: 3-4 feet  Spring Color: RedSummer Color: BurgundyFall Color: RedSun Tolerance: FullPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil

Acer palmatum ‘Englishtown’ is an excellent, upright growing tree for tight spaces or smaller landscapes. ‘Englishtown’ is a dwarf Japanese maple that doesn’t typically have the same compact, shrubby habit of other dwarfs. ‘Englishtown’ will have a more tree like shape while remaining relatively small. ‘Englsihtown’ has dark red leaves in the spring that will usually keep their color very well into the summer. Fall color is a bright red. ‘Englishtown’ is a perfect Japanese maple for just about anyone due to its small stature and good color.10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 feet Width: 3-4 feet

Acer palmatum ‘Kinshi’ has some of the finest leaves of the linearlobum type maples. This little guy is a hit in any garden. 'Kinshi' is relatively quick growing when young for a maple that is still a small tree at maturity. Spring color is lime green, the color darkens in summer. In Japanese, 'Kinshi' means golden threads which perfectly describes this tree in fall.  10 year size:  Height: 4-6 Feet   Width: 3-4 Feet Spring Color: Green Summer Color: Green Fall Color: Gold Sun Tolerance: Partial Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil

Acer palmatum ‘Pung kil’ is a Japanese maple tree with very thin leaves. These thin leaves emerge in spring with very dark red color. This color mostly remains throughout the summer. Fall color is orange-red. ‘Pung kil’ is a slow grower that doesn’t get very large.10 Year Size: Height 5-7 feet Width: 3-5 feet

Acer palmatum ‘Kamagata’ is dwarf form of palmatum introduced by J.D. Vertrees himself. The small delicate looking leaves first appear in spring edged in purple. By summer they become a nice bright green. Fall color is usually yellow to orange.10 year size: Height: 3-5 Feet   Width: 2-4 Feet    

Acer palmatum ‘Alpine Sunrise’ is a dwarf Japanese maple that emerges in spring with bright red foliage. This color fades somewhat in the summer before the leaves change back to a bright red in the fall. ‘Alpine Sunrise’ has a dense shrubby habit commensurate with most witches broom varieties.10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 feet Width: 4-6 feet

Acer palmatum ‘Coral Magic’ is a gorgeous dwarf Japanese maple with pinkish orange spring color. The color of the leaves fades to green into summer. The small leaves on ‘Coral Magic’ are very attractive even when fully green. ‘Coral Magic’ then turns a bright orange, almost pink in the fall. ‘Coral Magic’ is a small growing tree that will grow about as wide as it is tall.10 Year Size: Height 4-6 feet Width: 4-6 feet