Acer palmatum 'Uzen nishiki' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Uzen nishiki’ is one of the very best variegated Japanese maples. In the spring, the foliage is splashed with an array of pinks and whites and greens. This extreme variegation even holds rather well into the summer. ‘Uzen nishiki’ is a fast, strong grower but you will want to provide it with some shade especially in the afternoon to help maintain the best colors. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Corallinum'
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Acer palmatum 'Corallinum' represents a fine example of a whole group of similar maples that emerge salmon-pink to pinkish-red in spring. These 5 lobed semi dwarf trees are all known for there spectacular spring displays. More pink than 'Shinde shojo' or Beni maiko', Corallinum really stands out in the garden. Even the new stems and petioles are pink to red. Though a fantastic tree it tends to always be leggy in pots and never really fills in until planted in the ground for a couple of years. Also 'Corallinum is never as pink for us in the Southeast as it is for people in cooler climates. After turning green in early June we are usually treated to a second burst of color in August with the new flush of pinkish-red new leaves. Fall color is usually an orange-red to pink-red.
10 Year Size: Height: 5-7 feet Width: 3-4 feet
Acer palmatum 'Gold Digger' Yellow Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Gold Digger’ is a new variety with unique winter bark interest. Similar to ‘Bihou’ and ‘Dixie Delight’, ‘Gold Digger’ boasts excellent, light yellow bark especially during the winter. The pale yellow color of the bark differentiates ‘Gold Digger’ from these other two varieties. The leaves of ‘Gold digger’ are green spring and summer before turning yellow to orange in the fall. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 6-8 feet
Acer shirasawanum 'Yasemin' Full Moon Japanese Maple
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Acer shirasawanum 'Yasemin' is a full moon Japanese Maple with excellent variations of red color all year long. 'Yasemin' emerges in spring with stunning deep red leaves that eventually darken to a dark purple towards the end of spring. The color fades some in the summer as nearly all red Japanese maples do. In the fall the leaves turn to a bright red. As a full moon Japanese maple the leaves of 'Yasemin' are quite large and broad though they are more deeply divided than most full moon types. 'Yasemin' can handle the heat and the sun very well making it an excellent variety for most climates. 'Yasemin' will grow into a short to medium size tree with a nice canopy. 'Yasemin' is an excellent upright Japanese maple variety for anyone who wants a classic red Japanese maple look that is still a little unique.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Musashino' Red Japanese Maple
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Listed in 1710 in Japan this old cultivar is a Japanese Favorite. The brilliant red of early spring quickly becomes a rich purple. Holding its color in to the summer even in hot climates this tree is also said to be very hardy in cooler areas. This is a fast growing upright maple with older specimens reaching 25 feet or more becoming more round topped with age. Fall brings on special appreciation as Musashino takes on a life of it on with brilliant cherry red color.
10 Year Size: Height 10-12 Feet Width 6-8 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Hilleri' Red Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Hilleri' is an upright growing red Japanese maple tree. 'Hilleri' has dark burgundy leaves in the spring that hole good color throughout the summer. Fall color is a bright crimson red. 'Hilleri' can handle full sun in most climates and will grow into a medium sized tree at maturity.
10 Year Size: Height: 12-14 feet Width: 8-10 feet
Acer palmatum 'Waveleaf' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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A remarkable new introduction from acclaimed maple breeder Talon Buchholz, Acer palmatum 'Waveleaf' is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after Japanese maples among collectors and enthusiasts. This exceptional cultivar stands out for its extraordinary foliage color, intricate veining, and distinctive leaf texture.
The first thing you'll notice about 'Waveleaf' is its stunning spring display. New growth emerges in vibrant shades of lavender-pink, rose-red, and purple-red, creating a luminous effect that immediately captures attention. Each leaf is highlighted by dramatically contrasting deep purple to nearly black veins, producing a striking reticulated pattern that gives the foliage remarkable depth and character. Few Japanese maples offer such a bold combination of color and detail.
Adding to its appeal, the deeply divided leaves feature gently undulating margins that create the cultivar's signature "wave like" appearance. This rippled texture remains evident throughout the growing season, giving the tree an elegant, refined look even from a distance. As spring transitions into summer, the foliage matures to rich burgundy and dark wine-red tones while retaining much of its intricate veining and visual interest.
Autumn brings yet another transformation as the leaves ignite into brilliant shades of orange-red, scarlet, and crimson. The dramatic fall display provides a fitting finale to a tree that delivers outstanding ornamental value from the first flush of spring growth until leaf drop.
'Waveleaf' exhibits a strong upright growth habit, making it an excellent specimen tree for prominent locations in the landscape. While it is still a relatively recent introduction and long-term growth data remains limited, current observations suggest a moderate growth rate with an estimated size of approximately 8 to 10 feet tall in ten years. This manageable stature allows it to fit comfortably into smaller gardens while still creating a substantial visual impact.
Because of its exceptional foliage coloration, 'Waveleaf' is best positioned where it can be appreciated as a focal point. It pairs beautifully with green-leaved companions, evergreens, and woodland plantings that allow its unique colors to stand out. Collectors will especially appreciate its rarity and distinctive characteristics, which set it apart from more commonly available Japanese maple cultivars.
For optimal performance, plant 'Waveleaf' in well-drained soil and provide protection from intense afternoon sun, particularly in warmer climates. Morning sun or filtered light will help preserve the brilliance of the foliage while reducing the risk of leaf scorch during periods of summer heat.
Rare, elegant, and undeniably eye catching, Acer palmatum 'Waveleaf' represents an exciting new chapter in Japanese maple breeding. With its extraordinary reticulated foliage, graceful wavy leaf margins, and season long color display, this unique cultivar is destined to become a prized centerpiece in gardens and collections for years to come.
Acer palmatum 'Ruby de Sofia' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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'Ruby de Sofia' is a beautiful reticulated variety that has fantastic colorations of pink and white in the spring. Those colors then turn to green for the summer, still maintaining the reticulated style. 'Ruby de sofia' earned it's name by putting on a brilliant showing of ruby red leaves in fall. This tree was introduced by Angel Mendoza and named after his daughter Sofia. We are also quite partial to this tree; in addition to it's amazing colors and growing habits, we also have a daughter Sophia who's birthstone is Ruby!
Acer palmatum 'Killarney' Green Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Killarney’ is a nice broad leaf Japanese maple that has more of a spreading habit than the majority of broad leaf Japanese Maples. ‘Killarney’ has deeply divided leaves that emerge light green in spring. These leaves mature to a darker green for most of the summer. Fall color is an outstanding yellow and orange. 10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6
Acer palmatum 'Cupid' Dwarf Coral Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Cupid' is a dwarf coral bark Japanese maple that was discovered as a witches broom from a large coral bark Japanese maple. 'Cupid' has all of the usual characteristics of a coral bark Japanese maple with red bark in the winter time and green leaves in the spring and summer. The fall color of 'Cupid' is bright yellow to orange. 'Cupid' grows with a compact and dense nature and will only develop into a dwarf tree at maturity. 'Cupid' is an excellent coral bark Japanese maple for anyone interested in adding a coral bark Japanese maple to their garden, but they are concerned with the space that a traditional 'Sango kaku' coral bark Japanese maple requires.
10 Year Size: Height: 5-6 feet Width: 3-5 feet
Acer palmatum 'Utsu Semi' Green Japanese Maple
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Amazingly short lobes for an Acer palmatum give 'Utsu semi' and unbeatable texture that contrasts well with almost everything in the garden. Add to that the vivid light green color in spring and you get a must have show stopper of a plant. 'Utsu semi' translates to grasshopper like skin. In summer leaves darken slightly but would still be considered light green. In fall the leaves turn orange to purple while the leaf veins remain green giving it a striking affect. Requires shade in warmer climates. 'Utsu semi' is rather slow growing and a little difficult to propagate so it is rather rare in the nursery trade. This little round topped tree will generally be as wide or wider than tall with age.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 Feet Width: 6-8 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 'Kara ori nishiki' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Kara ori nishiki’ is a variegated Japanese maple with green leaves with white and pink margins to the leaves. Fall color is a nice orange to red. ‘Kara ori nishiki’ grows into a tall, slender, shrubby Japanese maple.10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer sieboldianum 'Kinugasa yama' Cold Tolerant Japanese Maple
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Acer sieboldianum ‘Kinugasa yama’ is a medium sized, upright growing Japanese maple with large green leaves. ‘Kinugasa yama’ is fast growing, cold tolerant tree with bright orange-red fall color.10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 6- 8 feet
Acer palmatum 'Shigitatsu sawa' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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‘Shigitatsu sawa’ is a classic upright Japanese maple prized for its reticulated variegation and long-standing popularity among maple collectors. This old and highly respected variety showcases some of the most striking contrast found in reticulated maples.
In spring, the foliage emerges cream-white with vivid green veining. The leaves transition to soft green in summer, maintaining their distinctive reticulated pattern before finishing the season with a bright golden yellow fall color that lights up the landscape.
One of the standout features of ‘Shigitatsu sawa’ is its creamy green interior paired with bright green veins, giving the leaves an almost glowing quality.
This variety performs best with protection from hot afternoon sun, helping preserve its delicate foliage and vibrant color. At maturity, ‘Shigitatsu sawa’ typically reaches 6–8 feet tall in 10 years, making it an excellent choice for collectors, focal plantings, and refined garden designs.
Acer palmatum 'Peridot Flame' Green Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Peridot Flame' is an exceptional green Japanese maple with intense fall color. The leaves emerge with soft peach and orange-green tones. Foliage settles into a rich olive-green, often edged or veined with pale lime highlights. As temperatures cool, colors shift to vibrant yellow, orange-yellow, and eventually orange-red.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet