Maples for Hot and Sunny Areas

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If you live in a particularly hot and sunny area, morning sun and afternoon shade is best. Mulch and morning mistings help in extremely hot climates. Everyone has their own particular microclimate so it is best to provide as much shade as possible when you are in extreme hot areas.

It is important to realize that the roots of Japanese maples are shallow growing and will over heat in hot climates. This will show up as leaf scorch just like the sun burning the leaves. For that reason, it is a good idea to lay mulch 4-6′ around the base of your tree.

All these trees can pretty much take the full sun to 85° without much problem. If it exceeds that – then morning sun and afternoon shade is important for successful growing of maples.

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Acer circinatum Pacific Fire

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Acer circinatum Pacific Fire

Pacific Fire is our 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 species that is slower growing. Fall color is bright yellows with some orange which really make a show against the fiery bark! Pacific Fire reaches 10 feet in 8 years. Holds up well in the sun and heat, but will burn in extreme heat (> 90°) Hardy to -20 degrees. Best suited for zones 5-8, (some exceptions).

Acer griseum Paperbark Maple

Acer Species

Acer griseum Paperbark Maple

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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 truncatum

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Acer truncatum

Acer truncatum is native to the forests of northern China, Japan and parts of Korea, this lovely maple would make a nice addition to any landscape. An attractive small hardy tree to 20 feet, this maple can take heat and some wind. Leaves emerge in spring with a greenish- purple color. Seedling grown. Bark has great texture for Bonsai interest. Good yellow to red fall color. Sun/part shade.

Aka hosada

Dwarf Japanese Maples - Great for Containers and Small Areas

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Aka hosada is beautiful new strap-leaf selection that is very sun hardy and provides a display of red colors throughout the season. Aka hosada tends to hold it’s color better than any other Linearlobium and even in mid summer heat. A small upright maple that will reach about 6 feet in 10 years. Can stand winter temperatures down to -10 degrees. Does best in zones 6 through 9.

Butterfly

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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.

Crimson Queen

Easy to Grow Japanese Maples

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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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Acer palmatum

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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.

Emerald Lace

Easy to Grow Japanese Maples

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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.

Emperor I

Easy to Grow Japanese Maples

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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

Fireglow

Easy to Grow Japanese Maples

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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.

Garnet

Acer palmatum

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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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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.

Inaba Shidare

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Inaba Shidare

Inaba Shidare is an outstanding deep red lace leaf palmatum. The leaves develop a deep tone of purple red as they grow in the spring and retain the deep color all season. For a dissectum, 'Inaba Shidare' is a rather upright form. Although it does cascade, it tends to grow more upright than other dissectums. Will reach 8 feet in 12 years. Sun/ part shade.

Murasaki kiyohime

Dwarf Japanese Maples - Great for Containers and Small Areas

Murasaki kiyohime

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Murasaki kiyohime

Murasaki kiyohime is a vigorous dwarf Japanese maple whose small light green leaves emerge bright green with red margins in the spring. Leaves turn glossy and dark green with purple-red margins by summer. Murasaki kiyohime is a great dwarf palmatum! Upright habit and bushy. Murasaki kiyohime is hardy to -10° F and will grow 6 feet by 5 feet in 8 years. Sun / part shade in hot climates.

Orange Flame

Easy to Grow Japanese Maples

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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

Orangeola

Easy to Grow Japanese Maples

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A. palmatum Orangeola is an attractive vigorous growing small-leaved dissectum that gives year round color. Spring leaf color is bright orange-red, while summer brings about foliage with a red with an orange-bronze overtone. With an incredible display of glowing red fall color, Orangeola holds its fall colors longer than most other varieties. This lace leaf variety is a vigorous grower, and can reach 4 feet tall in 10 years. Maximum height at full maturity can get closer to 8 feet. Sun /part shade is ideal. Best suited for zones 5-8.

Pixie

Acer palmatum

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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 feet high and about 6-7 feet wide in 10 years. Pixie can handle a lot of sun but give afternoon shade in real hot climates. Pixie is cold hardy and can handle down to -15° F. Best suited for zones 5-9.

Acer palmatum

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Purple Ghost

Purple Ghost is a very dark red reticulated Acer palmatum. The deep, bright, purple-red leaves emerge in the spring which are then overlaid with black-red veins, gradually fading in the summer as the whole leaf darkens. If planted in full sun, Purple Ghost will have an even deeper maroon leaf color. Purple Ghost is a medium sized tree that will grow to 10 feet planted in the natural landscape. This is a good variety for sun and heat tolerance. Once established this cultivar is hardy to -20 degrees. Best suited for zones 5-9.

Seiryu

Easy to Grow Japanese Maples

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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

Shaina

Acer palmatum

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Acer palmatum Shaina is a wonderful maple with beautiful year-round red color. The dark red leaves of this nice Japanese maple are deeply divided and tend to grow in clusters. In the fall, Shaina's red colors become even more pronounced, turning a brilliant shade of crimson. If you like bright colors, Shaina will make a very nice accent to your landscape. Being a dwarf variety, Shaina makes a very nice plant for potted situations or a unique landscape setting where a small maple is desired. If planted in the natural landscape, Shaina will reach about 6-7 feet in 10 years, by about feet wide. Shaina is very hardy, and does well in sunny areas but needs partial shade in extremely hot climates. Cold hardy to -10 F°. Best suited for zones 5-9.

Shindeshojo

Acer palmatum

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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.

Shishigashira

Acer palmatum

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Shishigashira

Shishigashira is a very desirable Acer palmatum for small gardens, container culture and bonsai. Shishigashira is a slow growing upright palmatum that has thick bunched-up, curled green leaves that give it a unique appearance. The leafstalks are short and stiff. Shishigashira name means lions head, referring to the shape of the leaf bunches. Fall colors can be stunning golds and oranges turning eventually to crimson. May reach 18 feet tall. Sun/ part shade.

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Skeeter Broom

Skeeter 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 burgundy 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. Skeeter Broom is very hardy and tolerates heat well. At maximum height, it forms a beautiful narrow upright tree reaching no more than six feet. Cold hardy to -10°F, best suited for zones 5-9.

Tamukeyama Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Tamukeyama Japanese Maple

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Tamukeyama Japanese Maple

Tamukeyama is a lace leaf Japanese maple whose color is deep red to purple changing to bright scarlet in fall. Tamukeyama is one of the fastest growing dissectums, cascading to 8 feet tall by 8 feet wide in 10 years Tamukeyama is very hardy, and possibly the best dissectum choice for hotter climates. Does fine with full sun as long as it gets partial shade at some point in the day in very hot climates. Best suited for zones 5-9.

Trompenburg

Easy to Grow Japanese Maples

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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.

Tsukasa Silhouette

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Acer palmatum

Tsukasa Silhouette

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Tsukasa Silhouette

Tsukasa Silhouette is an extremely upright variety of palmatum. With bright green foliage, Tsukasa Silhouette will grow vigorously to about 18' yet remain very columnar with a width of about 5' tree. Brilliant red fall color.

Wilsons Pink Dwarf

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Wilson’s Pink Dwarf

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Wilson’s Pink Dwarf

Acer palmatum Wilson's Pink Dwarf gets its name from the small pinkish orange leaves that emerge in the spring on multiple-branching shoots. The color holds for a month or more, gradually changing to lime green in summer. Summer greens change to yellows and oranges in the fall. This great dwarf palmatum is a showstopper in the spring! This variety is a strong grower and fairly hardy, although it may struggle in overly shady, damp areas. Willson's Pink Dwarf will grow about 6 feet tall by 5 feet wide in 10 years. Sun/part shade is best for this variety. Zones 5-9.

Acer palmatum

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Winter Orange

Winter Orange is an exciting new addition to our inventory. Along with the rest of the coral bark maples, Winter Orange displays bright orange bark on the new growth, similar to the red bark of Sango Kaku and Yellow bark of Bihou. This is a variety that will add color to your landscape, even in winter time. Leaves emerge orange in the spring, changing to lime green, followed by an array of fall colors. Winter Orange has an upright form and can reach 12 feet maximum height in 10 years. Does well in sun. Best suited for zones 5-9.

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Acer palmatum

Winter’s Columnar Red

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Winter’s Columnar Red

Winter's Columnar Red is a red columnar Japanese maple tree like the green Columnar variety and Tsukasa Silhouette. Winter's Columnar is a striking Acer palmatum that grows upright in a narrow form, with a max spread of 3 feet, making it an ideal choice for tight spaces. Winter's Columnar has beautiful red foliage with deeply cut leaves and it will provide a fiery red display in the fall. This tree maxes out at 8-10 feet in 12 years. It can handle moderate to full sun and does best in zones 5-8.