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Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

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Burgundy Lace is a very showy medium-sized Acer palmatum Japanese maple of spreading growth. This species originated in Japan and was cultivated in the US in the late 1950's, receiving the Royal Horticultural Society Merit Award. Burgundy lace leaves emerge light red-purple in spring, and turn a deeper purple in the summer. Burgundy lace has beautiful leaves that are divided to the base into seven narrow, strongly toothed lobes, giving it the classic Japanese maple leaf appearance. Will make a nice canopy for other cultivars in need of a little shade. Grows up to 18 feet. Hardy in up to -10 degree climate.

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Burgundy Lime

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Burgundy Lime

Burgundy Lime is lovely green leaf palmatum with deeply divided leaves that has blushes of red. The leaves have a pleasing pastel orange-green rust color to them. Burgundy Lime is a strong growing maple with an upright habit which will eventually grow to about 15 feet. Fall colors are a knockout - bright red, yellow and oranges. Hardy.

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Butterfly

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Butterfly

The Butterfly maple is a lovely Acer palmatum with smaller leaves that are variable in shape and known for their beautiful variegated leaf color. The leaves display an array of creams and greens with light pink margins. In the fall, Butterfly has a very nice show of magenta along the margins, before changing to orange, giving it a whole new look. This tree grows with a habit that is rather twiggy and vase-shaped, with growth up to 15 feet tall. A reliable variegated maple, the Butterfly is very sturdy and tolerates sun in hot climates, (in very hot areas give partial shade in afternoon). Best suited for zones 5-8.

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Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Calico

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Calico

Calico is strong growing Acer palmatum that is similar to Katsura in appearance but much smaller in scale. Calico emerges bright orange yellow in the spring and then leaves turn to a pleasing lime green in the summer. Fall colors are mostly yellow and orange with tinges of red. Strong growing to 6 feet, so this variety is a great container plant or for smaller gardens. Does best in sun/ part shade.

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Caperci Dwarf

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Caperci Dwarf

Caperci Dwarf is beautiful dwarf Acer palmatum that originated in the 1970's in Seattle, Washington. Caperci emerges in the spring with coral or light pink leaves, becoming medium green for the summer, similar to the variety Corallinum. Beautiful golden fall color. Caperci Dwarf has a small tree form, tiny green leaves and a dense, rounded habit. Caperci dwarf prefers sun/partial shade in hot areas and well-drained soil. Caperci dwarf will become 4 feet tall by 3 feet wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 degrees.

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Chantilly Lace

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Chantilly Lace

Chantilly Lace is a very attractive lace leaf palmatum of the lace leaf variety. Leaves start out orange red in spring, giving way to a light green in summer and copper followed by golden yellow in the fall. A very showy maple considering it cycles through pretty much every color. Hardy and fast growing. Shape is the classic umbrella shape of a small lace leaf, reaching no more than 7 feet in height. Sun / part shade is preferred.

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Columnar Japanese Maple

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Columnar Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum Columnar is an extremely upright, vigorous, narrow growing Japanese Maple. Bright green spring foliage is lightly edged with pink and gives way to deep green summer foliage. Columnar has a rainbow of fall color with leaves slowly transitioning from green to yellows, oranges and finally reds. Columnar is fairly fast growing and is expected to reach 15 ft in height by 4-5 ft in width in 10 years, making it a great option for tight (narrow) spaces where you may not be able to fit a more full tree. Other columnar shapes include: Tsukasa Silhouette, Winter's Red Columnar, and Twombly's Red Sentinel. Cold hardy to -10 F, best suited for zones 5-9.

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Coonara Pygmy

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Coonara Pygmy

Coonara Pygmy is a lovely dwarf maple that grows into a rounded shape. Coonara pygmy has small bright green leaves which emerge in spring that are densely clustered on the stems. Fall colors transitions into yellow-orange and pink to deep pink tones in late fall. This variety was discovered in Australia. Morning sun afternoon shade is best in hot climates. Coonara Pygmy will reach a max height of 5 feet tall x 5 feet wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

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Coral Bark Japanese Maple

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Coral Bark Japanese Maple

The Coral Bark maple has beautiful red winter twigs which are the attraction with this fine Japanese maple. The Coral bark maple is also known as Acer palmatum Sango Kaku. The Coral Bark has lovely green leaves that turn golden yellow to orange in Fall. Sango kaku will grow between 15 and 25 feet in ten years depending on care and conditions. Does best with part shade in very hot climates.

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Coral Pink

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Coral Pink

Coral Pink is an unusual and very attractive Acer palmatum Japanese maple named for its' coral-pink leaves and shoots that emerge in the spring. Originally propagated in the Netherlands, Coral Pink in summer sees a change to yellows and greens before turning to light gray-green variegation. Nice yellow and orange fall color. This is a slow growing maple that will reach to about 6 feet in ten years. Morning sun / part shade is best.

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Corallinum

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Corallinum

Corallinum emerges an outstanding pink in the spring, making this maple an eye-catching beauty with a floral-like appearance! The leaves turn to a pleasing green in summer, with some of the foliage keeping flecks of pink from the spring color. This variety will often go through another flush of pink later in summer. Corallinum has small, dense leaves and is slow growing with a maximum height of 7-8 feet.

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Crimson Queen

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Crimson Queen

Crimson Queen is a lace leaf cultivar that is an excellent all-round performer, keeping its' red undertones throughout the year. Dark purple-red leaves fade slightly in late summer, changing to bright red in Fall. It has a typical umbrella shape that is common among the weeping lace leaf varieties. A favorite among Americans, Crimson Queen has received the Royal Horticultural Society of Garden Merit. This strong growing cultivar will reach up to 10 feet tall and 12 feed wide in 12 years. A hard lace leaf that does well in hot climates - but protect from intense hot sun, (can endure up to 100 F).

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Cynthia’s Crown Jewel

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Cynthia’s Crown Jewel

Cynthia's Crown Jewel is a very nice small, compact, Acer palmatum dwarf. Cynthia's Crown Jewel has small palmate leaves emerge that emerge in the spring limey green and pink with serrated edges. In summer the leaves remain light green. Fall color with Fiery oranges and reds. Good heat tolerance, hardy and easy to grow. 3 feet tall in 6 years. Sun/ part shade in hot locations. Hardy to -10° F.

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Dr. Suess

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Dr. Suess

The Japanese maple Dr Seuss is a dwarf Acer palmatum with small, lightly variegated green and yellow leaves, most noticeable on new growth. Leaves emerge in the Spring with orange tinges. Dr Seuss forms a tight ball of a shrub to about 5 feet tall by 3 feet wide. Fall color is yellow to orange. Hardy to -10 degrees.

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Dragon Tears

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Dragon Tears

Dragon Tears is an Acer palmatum Japanese maple that a is relatively new introduction. This variety, named for the interesting way the tiny new crimson leaves emerge, matures through the summer to a deep burgundy. Dragon tears is unique in that it grows horizontally like the Ryusen, and has a semi-pendulous habit like lace leaf varieties. Fall color is bright red. Mature size after 10 years is 6 feet high by 6 feet wide. Hardy but needs shade in the afternoon in very hot climates. Best suited for zones 6-9.

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Edna Bergman

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Edna Bergman

Edna Bergman is a strong growing Acer palmatum that emerges rust-red in spring, fading to a dusty rose and finally bronzed green in late summer. Fall color provides bright oranges and reds. Very unusual colors. Edna Bergman is a vigorous large upright tree with medium sized leaves, growing to a maximum height of 18 feet. Sun / part shade is best.

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Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Elegans

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Elegans

Elegans is a beautiful, deeply divided green palmatum, known for its' excellent fall color. Fall gives a display of yellows turning to bright orange and eventually crimson. This very hardy plant will grow to 10 feet. A hardy tree that prefers sun/ part shade.

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Elizabeth

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Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a very attractive dwarf Japanese maple with a dense bushy upright form. Elizabeth has new growth that is bright red and very vivid with the older foliage turning maroon. The color holds well into the summer even in hot climates. Elizabeth is fast growing when young, but will slow down when older staying very compact. Originated as a witch's broom mutation, giving it that dense, bushy appearance. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. Elizabeth will grow 5 feet tall x 4 feet wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

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Ellen

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Ellen

Ellen is a wonderful lime green lace leaf Acer palmatum that has a distinctive leaf shape from other lace leafs, with each margin being coarsely toothed, giving it a feathered look. Strong yellow fall color infused with orange. This vigorous growing cascading maple will reach 3-4 feet in 10 years. Sun/ part shade is best.

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Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Elmwood

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Elmwood

Elmwood is a new upright growing Acer palmatum maple that has lime-green leaves in spring turning to moss green in summer and then to yellow and orange in the fall. Leaves are deeply lobed and have a green reticulation. Leaves tend to bronze in the sun creating an unusual and beautiful rust color. Will grow to about 8 ft. Sun/afternoon shade.

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Emerald Lace

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Emerald Lace

Emerald Lace Japanese maple is one of our favorite green Acer palmatums with finely dissected leaves. Emerald lace has leaves that emerge bright green in spring with red petioles which remain red throughout the season. Summer color lightens to light green with red highlights. Emerald lace has great fall colors that run yellow to orange and finish up with fiery red. Emerald Lace is hardy and vigorous. Typical cascading habit like most dissectums. Height 5-6 ‘ in 10 years and just as wide. Height can easily be maintained with thoughtful pinching back or conversely can be trained higher by staking. Does great in sun but in hot areas provide some shade in the the afternoon. Cold hardy to -10F. Best suited for zones 5-8.

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Emperor I

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Emperor I

Emperor I (aka Red Emperor I) is a cultivar developed from a seedling of Bloodgood. Red Emperor is considered to be superior over 'Bloodgood' with more brilliant red color throughout the growing season. Emperor I leafs out about a week later than Bloodgood in the spring, so it's not as frost susceptible early in the season. More tolerant of heat than Bloodgood. Bright red fall color. Upright growing 20 feet. Full sun, partial shade

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Ever Red

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Ever Red

Ever Red (aka Dissectum Nigrum) is a Japanese maple lace leaf that exhibits fascinating change throughout the seasons. In spring, Ever Red has new shoots and foliage that emerge with fine hairs (pubescence) which makes the plant appear silvery or white. Very Cool. After a few weeks the silver color fades and the leaves attain a deep red. The leaves of Ever Red also tend to have a light green to yellow center vein which also adds a unique character to this lace leaf cultivar. Will reach 8' in 12 years. Fall color is bright crimson. Sun/part shade.

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Fall’s Fire

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Fall’s Fire

Acer palmatum Fall's Fire Japanese maple is one of the best small ornamental trees for amazing fall color with a blaze of yellow, orange to fiery red. Fall's Fire has a pleasing light green green leaf in spring and as the summer approaches, the leaf becomes a deeper green. Fall's Fire will grow to about 8 feet in height and width in 12 years. Hardy to -10 F.

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Felice

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Felice

The Japanese maple Felice is a unique Acer palmatum dissectum with bicolored lace leaves that emerge with orange - yellow and turn later in the season to a deep reddish- green leaf. Hardy - Felice will grow with the typical weeping habit of dissectums to about 6 feet in 10 years.

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Filigree Lace

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Filigree Lace

Filigree is a beautiful green lace leaf that is lightly variegated. Leaves are deeply toothed to make a unique dissected form. Silvery green bark and twigs. Strong growing and hardy. Very nice addition to the collection. Sun/ part shade

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Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Fireball

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Fireball

Fireball is a great Acer palmatum dwarf! Bright red foliage in the Spring. This 'witches' -broom will grow in a compact ball. Brighter and more compact than Shaina. Will grow to about 4-5' tall by 4' wide in 8 years. Hardy. When mature can take Full sun.

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Fireglow

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Fireglow

Fireglow is a very nice red palmatum, Fireglow tends to hold it's red color in the heat better than Bloodgood and other red palmatums. Fireglow tends to have a brighter red leaf color.New growth on this vigorous, upright cultivar is bright cherry red that darkens some throughout the summer without fading. Fireglow is not as tall or widespread as the Bloodgood. 10-12 feet in 8 years. Sun / part shade.

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Fjellheim

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Fjellheim

Fjellheim is a maple that arose from a witches'-broom growing on Sango kaku, the Coral Bark Japanese maple. Hence, it forms a compact tree like tree much like the popular Coral Bark but smaller. Fjellheim has the same wonderful bark color and yellow Fall color as Sango kaku, Fjellheim will remain a dwarf growing only 5 feet or so. It is great for the small garden or containers. Fjellheim can be difficult to grow in wet areas - be sure to have good drainage in your soil if you intend to grow this wonderful maple. Fjellheim can have a tough time growing when weather is cold and wet in the spring for days - weeks at a time.

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Flavescens

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Flavescens

Flavescens is a very nice yellow-green dissectum that opens with a yellow tint highlighted by a reddish margin. A vigorous cultivar that grows wider than tall. Leaves change to bright yellow and orange in Autumn. Sun/ part shade.

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Fukinagashi

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Fukinagashi

Fukinagashi is very nice dwarf green narrow leaf linearilobum. This dwarf is a vigorous grower, that emerges green in the spring and later in the season has a flush of apricot colored secondary growth. Purplish bark contrasts very nicely with the geen foliage. A compact upright grower to about 7 feet with a width of about 5 feet. Fukinagashi has a Fall color that is brilliant red.

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Gable Glory

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Gable Glory

Acer palmatum Gable Glory is a Japanese maple that has leaves in the spring that change through a color palette of pink, red and purple. Gable Glory has a unique leaf coloration that is quite different from most other Japanese maples. These leaf colors will last into summer and will eventually change to blends of green and purple. In Fall, Gable glory is filled with vibrant oranges and reds. Gable glory is a very beautiful maple and offers year round color and interest. Gable Glory grows to a small tree tree with a height of about 12' Cold hardy to -10 F

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Garnet

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Garnet

A vigorous growing dissectum cultivar that forms a beautiful, cascading, mound shaped specimen. The leaves are large for a dissectum, and the deep red-orange color holds well into the Summer. This color develops best when grown in full sun. As with most maples, in very hot areas some protection from afternoon sun is advised. Will reach 8' in 12 years.

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Garnet Tower

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Garnet Tower

Garnet Tower is a laceleaf with a somewhat upright form - but not as upright as Seiryu. Garnet tower has deeply dissected leaves which are a deep purple-red, and turn vivid red in fall. In spring leaves emerge with a beautiful silvery pubescence. Garnet tower prefers sun/partial shade in hot climates along with well-drained soil. Height to about 10' and with a width of about 8' in 12 years. Although a dissectum, Garnet Tower tends to have a more upright habit that other laceleaf maples. Garnet tower arose as a sport mutation on the dissectum Garnet. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

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Geisha Gone Wild

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Geisha Gone Wild

Geisha Gone wild is a nice pink variegated palmatum with deeply divided leaves. In Spring leaves emerge with lots of pink and then change slowly throughout summer to light cream with flecks of green and shades of pink. Geisha Gone wild grows more vigorously than Geisha. A busy tree to 8'. Rare and unusual. Morning sun afternoon shade is best.

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Germaine’s Gyration

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Germaine’s Gyration

Germaine's Gyration is a lace leaf maple with long, narrow lobes that are not as dissected as most cultivars in this group. Germaine's Gyration is fast-growing with mid-green leaves changing to reddish-orange in autumn, the vigorous growth causes the shoots to twist and intertwine.

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Ghost

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Ghost

Ghost is a small to medium sized tree with variegated reticulated leaves. In spring the the yellow toned leaves tinged with pink around the edges which give this plant an added appeal. Fall colors range from gold to orange. Ghost is also known as First Ghost because it is the initial cultivar in the Ghost series. As with other variegated maples, some shade in hot afternoon sun is best.

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Glowing Embers

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Glowing Embers

Acer palmatum Glowing Embers is a wonderful green leafed Japanese Maple selection for the South, performing well in hot climates and an outstanding performer in the north as well. Glowing embers is green throughout spring and summer but late in the fall it turns into a grand performing cultivar, it glows fiery orange to orange-red. It is known for it's consistent outstanding fall color, heat tolerance and vigorous growth in warm climates, hardy to zone 5. A large maple - growth 20 ' x 20'

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Golden Falls

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Golden Falls

Golden Falls is a beautiful Acer palmatum Japanese maple that is similar to Ryusen in shape and cascading appearance. This dwarf variety emerges pink in the spring, slowly changing to a golden yellow color that holds all summer long before giving a display of oranges and reds in the fall. Like most weeping varieties, Golden Falls will grow more horizontally unless staked, reaching a maximum height of 4-5 feet in 10 years. This maple is heat tolerant and does well in zones 5-9.

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Golden Pond

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Golden Pond

Golden Pond is a hardy large leafed Acer palmatum that is known for it's strong buttery yellow fall color. Golden pond has a summer color that is a very pleasing coppery color. 12 feet in 8 years. Sun / part shade.

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