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These are our customers favorite maple trees in order of popularity.

Acer Japonicum

A. japonicum Aconitifolium ‘Dancing Peacock’

A. japonicum Aconitifolium ‘Dancing Peacock’

The Acer japonicum Aconitifolium or Dancing Peacock has thickly dissected green leaves give this maple the general appearance that a multitude of peacocks are dancing on the limb. Fantastic performer in the fall as leaves display brilliant scarlet tones with oranges and giving the appearance of flames. Attractive crimson-colored seeds. Aconitifolium means finely cut leaves. Hardy growing to 14 feet. Sun/part shade.

Acer Species

Acer griseum Paperbark Maple

Acer griseum Paperbark Maple

Acer griseum the Paperbark Maple is an incredible maple with reddish bark that peels away from the trunk which is the focal point of this tree. The Paperbark has Fall color that is outstanding yellow to orange then to red! The paper bark maple is a collectors tree worthy a spot in all enthusiastic gardeners landscape. Very hardy. Tree will reach 20 feet. Hardy to -30 degrees. USDA zone 4

Acer Species: Cultivars

Acer pseudoplatanus Esk Sunset

Acer pseudoplatanus Esk Sunset

Acer pseudoplatanus Esk Sunset (AKA Eskimo Sunset) is a stunning maple! It's spring leaves emerge orange-pink and settle into a leaf that is green splashed with cream and pink coloring. And incredibly the underside of the Esk Sunset leaf is purple! Esk Sunset Originated from the Esk Valley on the North Island of New Zealand, the Esk Sunset will become a medium sized tree will grow to 12 feet by 12' in 10 years. Esk Sunset needs some protection from the hot sun in very hot areas...otherwise fairly sun tolerant. Cold hardy to -10° F. Zone 5.

Acer shirasawanum

Autumn Moon

Autumn Moon

Acer shirasawanum Autumn Moon has spring foliage which is an unusual pink orange color with an underlying shade of chartruese green. Autumn moon will color up nicely in full sun with a wonderful orange. Like the Full Moon Maple, Autumn moon is a very showy maple - it is one of our favorites. Autumn moon is more hardy and vigorous than the Full Moon Maple A. s. 'Aureum'. Fall color is a rich orange and red. This small tree seems to stand heat well. 12 feet in 10 years. Sun /part shade.

Acer palmatum

Coral Bark Japanese Maple

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 to about 12' in ten years. Does best with part shade in very hot climates.

Acer palmatum

Emerald Lace

Emerald Lace

Emerald Lace Japanese maple is our favorite green Acer palmatum 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. Hardy and vigorous. A great plant! Typical cascading habit. Height 5-6 ‘ in 10 years and just as wide. Height can easily be maintained with thoughtful pinching back and 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.

Acer palmatum

Emperor I

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

Acer palmatum

Fireball

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.

Easy to Grow Japanese Maples

Fireglow

Fireglow

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

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Acer palmatum

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.

Dwarf Japanese Maples - Great for Containers and Small Areas

Full Moon Maple

Full Moon Maple

Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' known as 'The Full Moon Maple' or "Golden Full Moon maple" has large chartreuse orbicular leaves with bright red petioles which make this one of the most desired maples. This is a stunning maple! The golden color develops best when the Full Moon is placed in a sunny location - but will burn in very hot areas. The Full Moon maple is rather slow growing and this maple will reach 8 feet tall in 10 years. Brilliant orange and red fall colors (as shown in photo at left). Then full moon maple is cold hardy but give morning sun and afternoon shade in hot locations. Cold hardy to -15° F. Zone 5.

Dwarf Japanese Maples - Great for Containers and Small Areas

Mikawa yatsubusa

Mikawa yatsubusa

Mikawa Yatsubusa is a hardy green leaved dwarf Japanese maple whose leaves are spaced closely together on short, stubby shoots. Leaves overlap nicely to give the maple a unique appearance. Mikawa Yatsubusa has very nice branching habit. Fall colors are yellow orange to red. Moderate to slow growing. Very cool - one of our favorites! 6 feet in 10 years. Makes a great container maple. Sun / part shade

Dwarf Japanese Maples - Great for Containers and Small Areas

Olsens Frosted Strawberry

Olsens Frosted Strawberry

Acer palmatum Olsens Frosted Strawberry is a great Acer palmatum cultivar discovered as a seedling from a Aka shigitatsu sawa plant by Harry Olsen. This exciting cultivar is sure to attract attention in your landscape. Leaves emerge with strawberry cream colors and then change into a lovely variegate. Growth habits appear to be similar to Aka shigitatsu saw - that is - Semi slow growing and weeping in habit. Will grow to about 6' in 10 years. Seems to hold the heat and tolerate sun well. The leaves are more narrow lobed than Aka shigitatsu sawa. Fall colors are a wonderful yellow - orange to red. Sun / part shade in extreme hot climates.

Easy to Grow Japanese Maples

Orange Flame

Orange Flame

The Orange Flame Japanese maple is an upright, strong grower, with a deeply lobed leaf. In Spring new leaves emerge orange and then turn a pleasing light green in the summer. In summer the new second growth lights up like a flame - hence the name Orange Flame. Added bonus is that the winter bark color is also orange on newer growth! Orange Flame has great fall color which is bright red, along with oranges and yellows. Hardy. Grows 12' x 8' in ten years. Zone 5

Easy to Grow Japanese Maples

Orangeola

Orangeola

An attractive vigorous growing small-leaved dissectum. Spring leaf color is bright orange-red. Summer brings about leaves with a red with an orange-bronze overtone. Glowing red fall color. Sun /part shade

Acer palmatum

Pixie

Pixie

Acer palmatum Pixie is like a miniature version of the Japanese maple Bloodgood. Pixie is a very nice red leaf dwarf maple that has leaves very similar to Bloodgood in that they are a bright red in spring gradually changing to deep red throughout the summer and bright scarlet in autumn. Pixie is one of Mendocino Maples favorite red leafed Japanese maples. Pixie will grow to about 6 -7' high and about 6-7' wide. Pixie can handle a lot of sun but give afternoon shade in real hot climates. Pixie is cold hardy and can handle down to zone 5, -15° F.

Acer palmatum

Shaina

Shaina

Shaina is a unique Acer palmatum dwarf. The dark red leaves of this nice Japanese maple are deeply divided and tend to grow in clusters. Shaina has bright red fall color. Growth to 6 feet. Very nice accent to any landscape. Hardy, sun/part shade.

Dwarf Japanese Maples - Great for Containers and Small Areas

Sharps Pygmy

Sharps Pygmy

Sharps pygmy is a slow growing Acer palamtum that forms a nice rounded tree. It has lovely small leaves which are green with purple overtones. It makes an excellent bonsai specimen. It's over all size will reach about 4-5 feet high and with a width 3-4 feet. Hardy. Orange to red fall color. Does well in containers. Likes sun or part shade.

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Acer palmatum

Shindeshojo

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Shindeshojo

One of our favorites out of all the maples, Shindeshojo is a medium sized maple to 8 -10 feet. This Acer palamtum cultivar has the most brilliant red spring color of all maples! Place Shindeshojo next to a green maple and it is a total knockout! New growth on Shindeshojo is flaming scarlet or fire-engine red that holds for several months, gradually changing through mottled red to green in summer. A very nice classy maple. Full size will be about 8' H by 10' wide. Autumn colors are shades of orange and red. Hardy. Shindeshojo is very similar to Chisio improved.

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Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Wilsons Pink Dwarf

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Wilsons Pink Dwarf

Wilsons Pink Dwarf has small leaves that are bright pink to orange in the spring on multiple-branching shoots. The color holds for a month or more, gradually changing to lime green in summer. This great dwarf palmatum is a very Showy plant! Strong grower. Growth to 6 feet. Sun/part shade

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