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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.

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Beni ubi gohan

Beni ubi gohan

Beni ubi gohan is a small, slow growing red-leafed linearlobum palmatum, perfect for containers or bonsai. In the landscape, Beni ubi gohan will grow to about 5' high and as wide. A very fine palmatum, this maple will add a touch of elegance to your garden. Scarlet Fall color.

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Butterfly

Butterfly

The Japanese maple Butterfly is a lovely Acer palmatum which has leaves that are variable in shape and are a beautiful variegated leaf color of cream with light pink margins. Butterfly has a very nice magenta fall color. Butterfly grows with a habit that is rather twiggy and vase-shaped. Grows to 15 feet tall. Very Sturdy and tolerable of Sun in hot climates - in very hot areas give partial shade in afternoon. Cold hardy to Zone 5

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Caperci’s Dwarf

Caperci’s Dwarf

Carperci's Dwarf is beautiful dwarf Acer palmatum that emerges in the spring with coral or light pink leaves, becoming medium green for the summer. Caperci's Dwarf is small tree form of Japanese maple has tiny green leaves and a dense, rounded habit. Capercis's dwarf prefers sun/partial shade in hot areas and in well-drained soil. Very nice Golden to Crimson Fall color. Caperci's dwarf will become 4' tall x 3' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 degrees.

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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.

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Crimson Queen

Crimson Queen

Crimson Queen is a lace leaf cultivar that is an excellent all-round performer. Dark purple-red leaves fade slightly in late summer, changing to bright red in Fall. It has a typical pendulus habit common to the dissectums. Will reach 8' x 8 in 12 years. Hardy. Does well in hot climates - but protect from intense ot sun.

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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.

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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

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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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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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Katsura Hime

Katsura Hime

Acer palmatum Katsura Hime is a dwarf version of Katsura. Katsura Hime leaves emerges bright yellow-orange in the spring. This coloration fades to an attractive light green during the summer months. Come fall, leaves turn to yellows and oranges on this lovely cultivar. The Katsura Japanese maple is a hardy cultivar. Height in 10 years about 6'.

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Kotobuki

Kotobuki

Acer palmatum Kotobuki is gorgeous new dwarf maple from Japan. It spring it leafs out with bright pink and white variegation. Kotobuki tends to have more pink variegation than Asahi zuru and Oridono nishiki. Added attraction for Kotobuki is that the stems on new growth have bright pink as well. Fall colors are bright oranges to bright reds infused with pink variegation. It will reach 6’ tall by 5’ wide in 10 years making a dense dwarf. Hardy - but prefers afternoon shade in hot sunny locations.

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Moonrise

Moonrise

Acer shirasawanum Moonrise is a wonderful cousin to A. s. Full Moon and A. s. Autumn Moon. It is similar in leaf shape to both the Full Moon Maple and the Autumn moon but has a greater display of colors throughout the seasons. In spring the leaves emerge with an orange-red blush turning to a summer leaf color that is very similar to A. s. Aureum or A. s. Autumn Moon. Moonrise can handle the heat better than other Acer shirasawanums. Very nice and showy! Growth to 6-8' tall.

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Okushimo

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Okushimo

Okushimo is a very classy cultivar that has numerous outstanding characteristics. Okushimo has an unusual rolling of the leaves, sweeping upright growth and rich golden Fall color. Summer foliage is deep green with red petioles. Okushimo is hardy and will reach a height of 12'

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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

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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

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Oridono nishiki

Oridono nishiki

Oridono nishiki spring color is a splash of bright pink, white, cream or any combination of these colors with various-sized areas of green. The new shoots are sometimes pink and the newer bark has stripes of pink throughout. This plant is sturdy and vigorous and will form an upright, round topped tree, growing to 12 ft. in 10 years. This tree will be a striking addition to your landscape.

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Osakazuki

Osakazuki

Osakazuki is a hardy Acer palmatum which is known for its brilliant fall colors. Osakazuki has large green palmate leaves which turn fiery crimson-red in autumn. Upright growing to 25 feet. Sun/ part shade

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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.

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Radiant

Radiant

adiant is a new Japanese maple introduction from Garden Designs Nursery in Georgia. Radiant has amazing variegation, with patches of pink and white along with touches of green thrown in. Bark is irregularly striped green and pink. With so much variegation in the leaf, it is best to plant Radiant in morning sun and afternoon shade in hot areas. Radiant will grow into an upright tree to about 10' Hardy to zone 6.

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Red Dragon

Red Dragon

Acer palmatum Red Dragon holds it's deep purple-red color in shade better than any other red dissectum. Habit and form is similar to other dissectum palmatums, perhaps slower growing than the most vigorous red dissectums. Red Dragon emerges in the spring bright scarlet in color, becoming rich burgundy in summer, turning to fiery red in the fall. Excellent small garden, rock garden or bonsai plant. Sun/part shade

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Red Pygmy

Red Pygmy

Red Pygmy is an excellent semi dwarf ribbon-leaf Acer palmatum with outstanding color. Red Pygmy has leaves that emerge vivid red and turn to dark red to purple in the summer. Red Pygmy's leaves hold the color very and Red Pygmy withstands sun and heat well. Grows to about 8 feet. Bonus - Red Pygmy has beautiful orange fall color! Cold hardy -10F

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Rhode Island Red

Rhode Island Red

A wonderful new red dwarf Japanese maple - Acer palmatum Rhode Island Red is going to be the new contender for a favorite along with Pixie. Rhode Island Red is a more compact dense leafed Japanese dwarf form than Pixie. It holds its color very well in the heat and sun. Rhode Island Red has a bright red, spring flush that darkens to a gorgeous purple-red as the leaves mature. Fall foliage is an outstanding fiery orange to red. Rhode Island Red will grow 6 foot tall and 5 foot wide in 10 years. This tree is hardy to -20 degrees, USDA zone 5. This beautiful tree originated in Middletown, Rhode Island.

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Seiryu

Seiryu

The Seiryu Japanese maple is a classy upright growing form of the dissectum Acer palmatum maples. Seiryu is a very sturdy and lovely plant with bright green leaves tipped with red in spring. Seiryu has fantastic fall color with leaves turning yellow orange to red. Seiryu is a very nice hardy plant despite it's delicate appearance. Will reach 12 feet in 10 years. Sun / or part shade

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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.

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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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Skeeter Broom

Skeeter Broom

Skeeters Broom is a very nice dwarf Acer palmatum that arose from a witch's broom of Bloodgood. Skeeters broom has bright red spring color, becoming burgandy red foliage in the summer, and bright red again in the Fall. As typical with witch's brooms, Skeeters Broom has a leaf with a truncated central lobe. Skeeters Broom is stronger and easier to grow than some of the other witches brooms. Very hardy and tolerates heat well. It forms a beautiful narrow upright tree to 6'. Cold hardy to -10°F

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Summer Gold

Summer Gold

Summer Gold is a great Acer palmatum that displays a showy golden yellow color throughout the summer. Unlike other yellow-leaved varieties, Summer Gold promises to keep it color even it hot sunny conditions better than others. Summer Gold has Leaves which emerge light green in the Spring, turn to golden yellow in Summer and then finally bright yellow in the Fall. Summer Gold will grow to about 12 ft. Hardy and can tolerate sun - but in super hot areas protect with afternoon shade.

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Trompenburg

Trompenburg

Trompenberg is a nice sturdy upright shiny red-leaved Acer palmatum. Trompenburg is unusual in that it has deep purple-red leaves that curl downward along the edges. is Fall color is a bright scarlet red. Trompenburg fast growing and has a open growth habit to about 20 feet tall, spreading to 15 feet. It can tolerate full sun, with partial shade in very hot locations. Hardy to -15° F.

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Viridis

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Viridis

Acer palmatum Viridis is a hardy and fast growing green lace leaf (dissectum) that will reach 6 feet in 10 years. Virdis is a weeping maple, typical of most lace leaf maples. The light green spring color of Viridis turns the full spectrum in the fall...yellow orange to bright red. Virdis can take full sun, but needs partial shade in very hot areas. Very hardy. Can take cold to Zone 5

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Winter Flame

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Winter Flame

Winter Flame is an Acer palmatum cultivar that is a smaller, more compact version of the Coral Bark Maple (Sango kaku) . The palmate green leaves on Winter Flame take on a yellow, orange and then a fiery red with the bark a bright coral red in winter. Winter Flame seems to be a bit hardier than the Coral bark (less twig die back). 8 feet in ten years. Can handle sun but in hot areas provide afternoon shade. Cold hardy to -15°F. Please see Beni kawa which is very simliar.

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