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Autumn Fire is a semi-erect green lace leaf Acer palmatum with outstanding fall colors. New growth is light green with some reddish-pink edging which turns a darker green in the summer. Autumn Fire's leaves turn an intense brilliant red in the fall. Vigorous growing to about 6 feet high in 10 years. Sun/ afternoon shade.

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Baby Lace

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Baby Lace

Baby lace is the first witches broom from a dissectum to be discovered. Baby Lace is an interesting lace leaf maple that has leaves that are half the size of normal dissectum leaves. The leaves emerge reddish orange and them become bronze green for the summer. Baby lace becomes about 3 feet tall after about 10 years eventually forming a roundish, dense shrub. Morning sun/ afternoon shade.

Acer palmatum

Baldsmith

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Baldsmith

Baldsmith is a very nice Acer palmatum lace leaf maple that shows off in the spring with bright orange to red new foliage which later becomes green with highlights of pink, orange and red throughout summer. Baldsmith is very showy and is certain to brighten up your landscape. Baldsmith is a nice alternative to the common red lace leafs. This tree is a strong grower which has similar habit to other lace leafs. Hardy to zone 5.

Acer shirasawanum

Bashful

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Bashful

Acer shirasawanum Bashful is a dwarf variety similar to the Full Moon maple. Bashful will grow into a small upright maple with a spreading top. Bashful has leaves that emerge orange and pink in the spring which later turn apricot-tinged green in the summer. Fall colors for the leaves of Bashful will turn yellow and orange. Bashful is slow growing to about 3 - 4' Bashful is a great tree for small gardens. Cold hardy to -10 F Protect from hot afternoon sun.

Dwarf Japanese Maples - Great for Containers and Small Areas

Beni hime

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Beni hime

Beni hime is a cheery dwarf maple that is among the smallest Acer palmatum dwarfs with red color. Beni hime is a slow grower, forming a small, bushy tree. In Japanese, "Beni Hime" translates to "Red Dwarf". Spring growth is pale pink to rusty red, increasing in color intensity throughout the summer. Deep green spreads from lower branches mid-summer, giving this plant a rainbow of colors. Most leaves are as small as a penny and clustered on short stalks. Great for pots or bonsai as this specimen grows to a maximum height of 4 feet in 8-10 years. Does well in morning sun afternoon shade.

Acer palmatum

Beni Kawa

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Beni Kawa

Acer palmatum Beni Kawa is a Japanese maple that is very similar to the popular Sango kaku. Beni-Kawa has a very nice salmon-red bark, green leaves in summer and and vibrant fall color. Beni kawa seems to have a slightly deeper or richer red color than the Coral Bark maple. Beni Kawa is slightly slower growing than the Coral bark, with an upright vase-shaped habit. Will grow to about 10'. Hardy but in hot climates does best with morning sun and afternoon shade.

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Acer palmatum

Beni kumo no su

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Beni kumo no su

Beni kumo no su is a very nice Acer palmatum finely cut red laceleaf. Vigorous and hardy. Mid-season foliage is bronze. Red fall color. Sun/part shade Stronger grower than red filigree lace.

Acer palmatum

Beni ubi gohan

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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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Acer palmatum

Bewleys Red

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Bewleys Red

Bewleys Red is a fairly new Acer palmatum dissectum introduction form Australia. It is reputably noted for it's upright form in contrast to other A. p. dissectum forms. It does not however, seem to be as upright as Seiryu but perhaps more so than other laceleafs. It would make a nice addition to any landscape or collection of maples. Sun/part shade.

Acer palmatum

Bihou

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Bihou

Bihou exhibits outstanding winter interest with an unusual, golden yellow, apricot colored bark. Like the Coral Bark (Sango Kaku) maple, this plant will add vitality to your winter landscape, providing a pop of color when the tree has lost its leaves. Bihou is a small, vigorous upright tree that will reach 10 feet at maximum height. Fall color is brilliant yellows and oranges. The name "Bihou" means "beautiful mountain range". Bihou is also known as Bi hoo. Bihou can have a tough time when weather is cold and wet in the spring for days-weeks at a time. Prefers sun/partial shade. Zones 6-9.

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Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Black Lace

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Black Lace

Acer palmatum Black Lace is a lace leaf maple with a unique dark purple color that almost appears black- which is quite hard to capture in photographs. This upright weeping variety does well in sunny areas, and would look stunning planted next to bright and colorful ornamentals for contrast. Fall color is bright red. Black Lace will grow 12 feet tall by 10 feet wide in about 10 years if planted in the natural landscape. Best suited for zones 5-9.

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Acer palmatum

Brandt’s Dwarf

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Brandt’s Dwarf

Brandt's Dwarf is one of the oldest Acer palmatum red dwarf maples derived from a witches' broom of atropurpureum. The leaves emerge in the Spring bright purple-red and then deepen to a blood red in the Summer. Later in the season the leaves fade to a rusty green color. At maturity Brandt's dwarf will reach about 3 feet high and about the same in width. Brandt's dwarf habit is a dense rounded shrub. The fall color is bright scarlet red. This is a hardy dwarf variety.

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Acer palmatum

Briella’s Broom

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Briella’s Broom

Briella's Broom is an Acer palmatum dwarf maple that is strong growing with dark red Spring and Summer Color. Fall color is a scarlet red. Briella's Broom seems to grow stronger than Shaina. Briella's Broom will grow to about 4 feet.

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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.

Acer palmatum

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.

Acer palmatum

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.

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.

Easy to Grow Japanese Maples

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.

Acer palmatum

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.

Easy to Grow Japanese Maples

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).

Dwarf Japanese Maples - Great for Containers and Small Areas

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.

Acer palmatum

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 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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Acer palmatum

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.

Easy to Grow Japanese Maples

Emerald Lace

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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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Acer palmatum

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.

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

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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Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

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

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.

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.

Acer palmatum

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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Acer palmatum

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.

Dwarf Japanese Maples - Great for Containers and Small Areas

Full Moon Maple

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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 tree! The golden color develops best when the Full Moon is placed in a sunny location - but will burn in very hot areas. Brilliant orange and red fall colors (as shown in photo at left). The Full Moon maple is rather slow growing and this maple will reach 8 feet tall in 10 years. Full Moon is cold hardy but needs morning sun and afternoon shade in hot locations. Cold hardy to -15° F. Does best in zones 5-9.

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

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.

Acer palmatum

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.

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

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.

Acer palmatum

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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Dwarf Japanese Maples - Great for Containers and Small Areas

Goshiki Kotohime

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Goshiki Kotohime

Goshiki kotohime unique Acer palmatum dwarf with dense, small, crinkled leaves. Nice show is in spring when the lightly variegated pink-rose leaves emerge. Color fades to the bright, light green leaves in summer, changing to yellow and orange in fall. Great tree for containers. Excellent for bonsai. 5 feet in ten years. Sun / part shade

Acer Japonicum

Gossamer

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Gossamer

Gossamer is an Acer japonicum dwarf with a frilly, dense growth habit. Quite possibly the most finely cut of the japonicums, Gossamer has a very unique, fanciful look. Beautiful green foliage turns to oranges and reds in the fall. Gossamer is a great addition to cold climate landscapes, as it is hardy to -20. This variety maxes out at about 3 feet high by two feet in width. Best suited for zones 5-9.

Acer palmatum

Green Hornet

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Green Hornet

Green Hornet is a fine deeply green leaved Acer palmatum dissectum which collects some reddish hues in summer. The petioles of Green Hornet tend to turn reddish to deep purple which give this dissectum an unusual and nice appearance. This Lace-leaf tends to grow more vigorously than most dissectums. Green Hornet forms a cascading mushroom shaped mound, much wider than tall. The dark green summer foliage changes to beautiful red in the fall.

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