Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

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Japanese maple tree often refers to maple tree cultivars from Acer palmatum, and also may include maple trees from species Acer japonicum, and Acer shirasawanum (and even closely related species A. circinatum – N. American native).

Acer Japonicum

Acer Japonicum

Acer palmatum

Acer palmatum

Acer shirasawanum

Acer shirasawanum

A. japonicum Aconitifolium 'Dancing Peacock'

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.

A. japonicum Aka Omote

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Acer Japonicum

A. japonicum Aka Omote

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A. japonicum Aka Omote

Aka Omote is an exciting maple! Aka Omote's orbicular leaves emerge red and keep the color throughout much of the spring, the leaves then fade to a dark emerald color. Aka omote leaves will often take on various shades of red when exposed to the sun. Young stems are somewhat shiny due to the coating of oils that the plant produces. Fall color is bright oranges and reds. Like many japonicums, Aka Omote is a strong grower. 10' in five years. Sun/part shade.

A. japonicum Attaryi

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Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

A. japonicum Attaryi

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A. japonicum Attaryi

Medium upright tree to 20 feet or more depending on climate and culture. Very strong grower and hardy. Leaves slightly larger but not as deepely cut as A. j. Aconitifolium. Strong orange and red fall colors. Sun/ part shade

A. japonicum Giant Moon

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Acer Japonicum

A. japonicum Giant Moon

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A. japonicum Giant Moon

Giant moon is a new cultivar which we are still evaluating. Very large light green orbicular leaves emerge from this japonicum with tinges of pink. The leaves as they emerge are covered with a fine hair making them silvery in appearance. Growth appears to be similar to A.j. Aconitifolium in that it is open and layering. Sun /afternoon shade.

A. japonicum Green Cascade

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

A. japonicum Green Cascade

A. japonicum Green Cascade

Green Cascade is a wonderful pendulous form of Acer japonicum. Leaves are rich green and feathery. This is a great dissectum with brilliant fall colors that range through yellow-orange tones with traces of crimson. Low growing and vigorous this maple is a very nice addition to any collection. Slow mounding growth to 4 feet tall, 6-8 feet wide. Tends to grow laterally. Sun/ part shade

Acer japonicum Meigetsu

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

A. japonicum Meigetsu

A. japonicum Meigetsu

Acer japonicum Meigetsu is an upright, strong grower. In the spring, the beautiful round green leaves emerge which later will become brilliant orange and red in fall. Meigetsu like all the japonicums, has reliable wonderful fall colors. The name translates to the moon in Japanese. Meigetsu prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. Ultimately will become 10' tall x 5' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

A. japonicum O isami

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

A. japonicum O isami

A. japonicum O isami

O isami is a very nice Japonicum with habits similar to the genus - Open and spreading. Large orbicular green leaves turn brilliant fall colors of yellow to orange to red! Upright and sturdy growing. Oisami will reach to about 12-15 ' in 10 years.

O taki

Acer Japonicum

A. japonicum O taki

A. japonicum O taki

Acer japonicum O taki is a strong growing small tree with large large, round and deeply leaves. In early spring leaves emerge green with a red cast and silvery hairs creating a very unique look. Like many japonicums, O taki really shines in fall when it turns first yellow then adding flaming colors of orange and red. O taki will grow to about 8-10' by 5-7' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 F.

A. japonicum Vitifolium -1

Acer Japonicum

A. japonicum Vitifolium

A. japonicum Vitifolium

Vitifolium is a wonderful maple with an ever-changing appeal. Vitifolium has coppery orange Spring leaves which turn to deep green in summer. Late summer may have the leaves bronze into oranges and reds. Mature trees often have bright red seeds which contrast nicely with the deep green leaves of summer. Like most Japonicums, Vitifolium has spectacular fall colors of scarlet, yellow and orange on large grape-like leaves. Grows 18 feet tall and wide. Strong grower. Full sun, partial shade<

Abigail Rose

Acer palmatum

Abigail Rose

Abigail Rose is a wonderful dwarf Acer palmatum with variegated leaves like a miniature Alpenweiss or Higasayama, that has delicate reticulated leaves. Many leaves do not have variegation when young but as the tree matures more variegation develops. Fall color is orange. Abigail Rose is a small dwarf with slender twigs which will grow to 3-feet high and 1-foot wide in 10 years. Abigail Rose is susceptible to powdery mildew and needs to be placed where there is good airflow. Morning sun afternoon shade. Can be difficult to grow.

Acer circinatum Baby Buttons

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Acer circinatum Baby Buttons

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Acer circinatum Baby Buttons

cer circinatum Baby Buttons is a very nice cultivar of the vine maple. Baby Buttons is a dwarf maple with a round form. The beautiful green leaves are much smaller than the species. Baby Buttons prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. 2' tall x 2' wide in 10 years. Very similar to Borts Broom - perhaps the same? Graft bulge often present. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

Acer circinatum Bort's Broom

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Acer Species: Cultivars

Acer circinatum Bort’s Broom

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Acer circinatum Bort’s Broom

Bort's Broom is a very showy green Acer circinatum broom that tolerates the sun real well. It prefers mooring sun afternoon shade, but can take some hot sun - as long as its not all day. In the sun Bort's Broom green leaves bronze out to a very attractive cherry red. Borts Broom is a dwarf maple that tend to grow in a bush fashion with branching mostly basal. Like all brooms, this arose as a sport or mutation on a wild circinatum. Growth is dense and rather fast when young. Graft bulge can be present in some plants. Borts broom will grow to about 4 feet.

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Acer circinatum Burgundy Jewel

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Acer circinatum Burgundy Jewel

Acer circinatum Burgundy Jewel is a wonderful small tree or shrub. The unique charateristic of this vine maple cultivar is that it has purple-red leaves which hold their color well throughout summer, especially in full sun. In fact, Burgundy Jewel holds its' color best when placed in full sun! Fall colors range from brilliant orange to scarlet red. Burgundy Jewel will grow to about 6' tall x 4' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

Acer circinatum Dels Dwarf

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Acer circinatum Dels Dwarf

Acer circinatum Dels Dwarf

Del's Dwarf is a very colorful circinatum that emerges bronze and orange in the spring. Leaves are smaller than the species and perhaps thicker. Smaller than the species but similar habit with multiple branching. Brilliant Orange and Red fall color. Very hardy Dwarf to 6 feet in 10 years. Sun /part shade. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

Acer circinatum Ki setsudoe

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Acer circinatum Ki setsudoe

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Acer circinatum Ki setsudoe

Ki setsudoe is a wonderful cultivar of Acer circinatum. Ki setsudoe has leaves that emerge bright red in the spring, turning coppery greenish red in the summer. It tends to have a slower growth rate than the speceies Acer circinatum, and its natural tendency is to grow into a multi-trunked large shrub of perhaps 10-12 ft. in height and width. Hardy like most circinatums this plant can tolerate a fair amount of sun but best growth is obtained with morning sun and afternoon shade. A real beauty!

Acer circinatum Little Gem

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Acer circinatum Little Gem

Acer circinatum Little Gem

ittle Gem is a wonderful Acer circinatum dwarf. It grows into a compact rounded shrub to about 3 feet high. Little Gem has small orbicular leaves which emerge light green in spring and turn to a darker shade by summer. Fall color is orange turning to fiery red.

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Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Acer circinatum Monroe

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Acer circinatum Monroe

Monroe is a wonderful cultivar of our native circinatum! Leaves are big and lacey. Open and airy this plant is vigorous and spreading viney like the native. Bronzing of leaves occurs when plant is exposed to abundant sun. Fall colors of strong yellow. Strong growing to 12' . Sun/ mostly shade. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

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Acer circinatum Pacific Fire

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Acer circinatum Pacific Fire

Pacific Fire is my favorite cultivar of Acer circinatum. Pacific Fire has flaming red bark in the winter that dazzles in the landscape with color. The orange - red bark has a waxy sheen to it that really makes the bark shine. Nice bronzing of the leaves when placed in full sun. A multibranching shrub/tree like the species but slower growing. Fall color is bright yellows with some orange which really make a show against the firery bark! 10 feet in 8 years. . Holds up well in the sun and heat... tends to become even more beautiful in the full sun. Will burn in extreme heat (> 90°) Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

Acer circinatum Pacific Sprite

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Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Acer circinatum Pacific Sprite

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Acer circinatum Pacific Sprite

Pacific Sprite is a cultivar of the vine maple which is native to the Pacific Northwest. Pacific Sprite is a slow-growing upright deciduous tree with thick branches. The green leaves are twisted and contorted giving the maple a unique appearance. Pacific Sprite has a golden Fall color. sun/partial shade. 6' tall x 2' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

Acer circinatum Sunglow

Acer Circinatum

Acer circinatum Sunglow

Acer circinatum Sunglow

cer circinatum Sunglow is a gorgeous maple! Sunglow displays tones of apricot and peach as the leaves emerge in spring, fading to a lime chartruese yellow for the rest of the season. Slow growing this maple will reach 6 feet in 10 years. Morning sun with protection from hot sun is best. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

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Acer Circinatum

Acer circinatum Sunny Sister

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Acer circinatum Sunny Sister

Another wonderful cultivar of Acer circinatum, 'Sunny Sister' shines like it's sister 'Sunglow'. Sunny Sister displays tones of lots of apricot and peach ("more so than Sunglow") as the leaves emerge in spring, fading to a lime chartruese yellow for the rest of the season. Slow growing this maple will reach 6 feet in 10 years. Morning sun with protection from hot sun is best. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

Adrian Compact

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Acer palmatum

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Adrian Compact

Acer palmatum Adrian compact is a small upright Japanese maple with a slow-growing, compact form and lovely small burgundy leaves. Adrian compact has brilliant orange Fall color. This maple prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. 5' tall x 3' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

Aka hosada

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Aka hosada is very nice new strap-leaf selection that is very sun hardy and very red. Aka hosasa tends to hold it’s color better than any other Linearlobium and even in mid summer heat. A small upright maple to about 6-8'. Zones 6-9.

Aka kawa hime

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Aka kawa hime

Aka kawa hime is a semi-dwarf palmatum with bright red bark in the winter. Lime green leaves turn golden yellow and orange winter. Aka kawa hime maple is like a smaller version of Sango kaku. Growth to 6-8 feet in 10 years. Sun/part shade.

Aka shigitatsusawa

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Acer palmatum

Aka shigitatsusawa

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Aka shigitatsusawa

Aka shigisatsu sawa is a very nice reticulated cultivar which emerges with a beautiful unique spring color. In full sun, leaves develop a heavy tint of pink-red with contrasting dark green veins. Fall is firery orange and red. Growth to 8 feet. Sun/part shade.

Akajii nishiki - Bonfire

Acer palmatum

Akajii nishiki / Bonfire

Akajii nishiki / Bonfire

Akajii nishiki is a slow growing upright tree that emerges in spring with bright orange to pink spring growth. This plant is also known as Bonfire due to the firery spring color.. The leaves turn to limey green in summer. Bright orange to red for fall color. Height 7-8 feet. Morning sun afternoon shade is best placement. Rare. Zones 6-9

Akane

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Akane is a wonderful very showy palmatum that emerges with bright orange-yellow spring leaves that has pink margins. The beautiful spring color of Akane lasts for over a month, with the leaves turning to a chartruese green in the spring and summer. Fall color is orange to yellow. Akane has habit that is a compact semi-dwarf tree to about 9 feet high and 5 feet wide.

Akita yatsubusa

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Akita yatsubusa

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Akita yatsubusa

The Japanese maple Akita yatsubusa is a strong and hardy dwarf that has wonderful dark green leaves. When the leave emerge in the Spring they have a lovely pinkish red color. Akita yatsubusa forms a dense round dwarf to about 4 feet tall. Fall color is brilliant orange-red.

Alpenwiess

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Acer palmatum

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Acer palmatum Alpenwiess is a beautiful variegate similar to Higasayama but smaller. Spectacular variegated leaves are white, pink, and green with color perhaps stronger than Higasayama. It is an upright vase shaped medium growing tree that will reach about 10 feet high with a width of approximately 8 feet. This smaller stature than Higasayama make Alpenwiess a likely alternative when space is a consideration. Likes partial shade. Good fall color. Does well in containers. Tends to have some reversion back to regular palmatum. Rare and unique!

Amagi shigure

Acer palmatum

Amagi shigure

Amagi shigure is a slow-growing, upright Japanese maple with bright brick-red leaves with prominent black veins. Fall color is vivid orange, red and purple. One of the most exciting discoveries from Japan. The color of this maple is so outstanding Amagi shigure is also called Purple Passion. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. 6' tall x 3' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

Amber Ghost

Acer palmatum

Amber Ghost

Amber Ghost is a vigorous growing maple who's leaves are a delightful amber color in the spring. Leaves darken with distinctive reticulation (venation). Fall colors are bright oranges and reds. Showy and hardy growing to 10' in the landscape.

Ao shime no uchi

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Ao shime no uchi

Ao shime no uchi

Ao shime no uchi is a lovely bright green Acer palmatum with slender thread-like leaves. The texture is very fine, making it a wonderful choice for container growing. In fall the leaves turn yellow, orange, and gold. In the landscape, Ao shime no uchi is a medium sized palmatum which will grow to about 10 feet in height. Morning sun afternoon shade.

Aoba jo

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Aoba jo is a delightful green dwarf Acer palmatum whose name means "beautiful green leaves" Hardy and strong growing, Aoba jo has very nice Fall colors of yellow, orange turning to scarlet. Mature mounding height is about 3'.

Aoyagi

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Acer palmatum

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Aoyagi is an Acer palmatum with pea-green bark and stems that make this maple spectacular! Fall color is yellow. Height 18' Full sun, partial shade

Aoyagi gawa

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Acer palmatum

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Aoyagi gawa

Aoyagi gawa is a small Japanese maple with light green leaves with long, narrow lobes. Aoyagi gawa leaves turn bright yellow in the fall. In winter the twigs and branches turn to a coral yellow-green. A very nice plant with appeal during all seasons. Very willowy and graceful. Aoyagi gawa prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. This maple will grow to about 6' tall x 3' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

Arakawa

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Arakawa is also known as the rough bark maple because it has a unique corky bark. The rough bark shows up after several years of growth and become quite prominant as the maple ages. A vigorous grower and hardy. Fantastic fall color with leaves turning bright orange and red. Growth to 18 feet. Sun or part shade. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5. These are grafted low for use as bonsai or containers if you like.

Aratama

Acer palmatum

Aratama is an Acer palmatum witch's broom with bright red new growth that matures to a deeper purple-red, shaded leaves revert to bronze-green. A beautiful and strong growing dwarf that produces a compact plant in time. Dwarf. 5 feet in 15 years. Sun/part shade

Ariadne

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

The Japanese maple Ariadne is a very nice reticulatum Acer palmatum cultivar with attractively green-veined leaves. Ariadne emerges in spring with orange-pink colored leaves changing to a deeper color in the summer. Fall color is a fiery orange-red. Ariadne is beautiful small maple to 8 feet. Sun/part shade in hot locations. Hardy to -10°F

Asahi zuru

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Asahi zuru means Rising Sun. The variegation of this Acer palmatum cultivar is creamy-white with pink in spring. Bark tends to have pink striations through out, especially on newer bark. Fast growing when young, this nice maple will eventually produce a spreading plant with the variegation becoming more intense with age. Growth to 14' . Sun/ part shade

Aureum

Acer palmatum

Acer palmatum Aureum has Chartruese-yellow leaves in spring. Leaves eventually darken to a deeper yellow with a second flush in summer of bright golden yellow. Hardy. 18' in 15 years. Full sun.