Japanese Maple Tree Varieties Archives

Acer palmatum

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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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Edna Bergman

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Edna Bergman

Edna Bergman is a strong growing Acer palmatum that emerges rust-red in spring, fading to a dusty rose and finally bronzed green in late summer. Fall color provides bright oranges and reds. Very unusual colors. Edna Bergman is a vigorous large upright tree with medium sized leaves, growing to a maximum height of 18 feet. Sun / part shade is best.

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Elegans

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Elegans

Elegans is a beautiful, deeply divided green palmatum, known for its' excellent fall color. Fall gives a display of yellows turning to bright orange and eventually crimson. This very hardy plant will grow to 10 feet. A hardy tree that prefers sun/ part shade.

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Elizabeth

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Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a very attractive dwarf Japanese maple with a dense bushy upright form. Elizabeth has new growth that is bright red and very vivid with the older foliage turning maroon. The color holds well into the summer even in hot climates. Elizabeth is fast growing when young, but will slow down when older staying very compact. Originated as a witch's broom mutation, giving it that dense, bushy appearance. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. Elizabeth will grow 5 feet tall x 4 feet wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

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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.

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Elmwood

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Elmwood

Elmwood is a new upright growing Acer palmatum maple that has lime-green leaves in spring turning to moss green in summer and then to yellow and orange in the fall. Leaves are deeply lobed and have a green reticulation. Leaves tend to bronze in the sun creating an unusual and beautiful rust color. Will grow to about 8 ft. Sun/afternoon shade.

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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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Emperor I

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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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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.

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Fall’s Fire

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Fall’s Fire

Acer palmatum Fall's Fire Japanese maple is one of the best small ornamental trees for amazing fall color with a blaze of yellow, orange to fiery red. Fall's Fire has a pleasing light green green leaf in spring and as the summer approaches, the leaf becomes a deeper green. Fall's Fire will grow to about 8 feet in height and width in 12 years. Hardy to -10 F.

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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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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

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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.

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Fireglow

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Fireglow

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.

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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.

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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.

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Gable Glory

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Gable Glory

Acer palmatum Gable Glory is a Japanese maple that has leaves in the spring that change through a color palette of pink, red and purple. Gable Glory has a unique leaf coloration that is quite different from most other Japanese maples. These leaf colors will last into summer and will eventually change to blends of green and purple. In Fall, Gable glory is filled with vibrant oranges and reds. Gable glory is a very beautiful maple and offers year round color and interest. Gable Glory grows to a small tree tree with a height of about 12' Cold hardy to -10 F

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Garden Glory

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Garden Glory

Acer shirasawanum X Garden Glory is woderful vigorous upright grower with habit and growth rate more in common with Autumn Moon than Aureum. Garden Glory has beautiful Spring colors which are a mix of yellow with slight orange tones as the leaves emerge, settling into a lime green that darkens as the summer progresses. In sun, Garden Glory bronzes out into bright yellow. Fall colors are typically splendid with bright oranges and reds. Garden glory will grow into a large shrub/small tree of about ten foot height and width. We are growing it in morning sun - afternoon shade.

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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.

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Geisha Gone Wild

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Geisha Gone Wild

Geisha Gone wild is a nice pink variegated palmatum with deeply divided leaves. In Spring leaves emerge with lots of pink and then change slowly throughout summer to light cream with flecks of green and shades of pink. Geisha Gone wild grows more vigorously than Geisha. A busy tree to 8'. Rare and unusual. Morning sun afternoon shade is best.

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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.

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Acer palmatum

Ghost

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Ghost

Ghost is a small to medium sized tree with variegated reticulated leaves. In spring the the yellow toned leaves tinged with pink around the edges which give this plant an added appeal. Fall colors range from gold to orange. Ghost is also known as First Ghost because it is the initial cultivar in the Ghost series. As with other variegated maples, some shade in hot afternoon sun is best.

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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'

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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Golden Pond

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Golden Pond

Golden Pond is a hardy large leafed Acer palmatum that is known for it's strong buttery yellow fall color. Golden pond has a summer color that is a very pleasing coppery color. 12 feet in 8 years. Sun / part shade.

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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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Green Mist

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Green Mist

An excellent very lacy, pea-green leafed vigorous palmatum dissectum. Outstanding yellow, orange to red autumn color. Sun/ part shade

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Acer palmatum

Hana fubuki

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Hana fubuki

Hana fubuki is similar to Butterfly but with with outstanding pink Spring growth. Hana fubuki is a dwarf variegated Japanese maple. Fall color is orange to red. Hardy. Growth to about 8-10 ft.

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Hana Matoi

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Hana Matoi

Hana matoi is a beautiful red variegated laceleaf cultivar of Acer palmatum dissectum. Hana matoi is very nice laceleaf maple that has red foliage with streaks of pink and cream, and occasionally dark green streaks or purple. Variegation is sometimes lacking in younger plants and should return as the plants mature. Hana matoi has a form that is mounding which is similar to other weeping dissectums. Zone 6-9

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Hanami nishiki

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Hanami nishiki

Hanami nishiki is considered to be one of the gems of the dwarf Japanese maple group. What sets it apart from most of the other Japanese maples is that it is among the smallest leaved forms. Light green leaves emerge in the Spring tinged with orange, eventually turning a pleasing green in Summer. Fall colors are yellow, orange to scarlet reds. Hanami nishiki grows rather slowly and will attain a height of about 4' tall x 4' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

Acer palmatum

Hanezu hagoromo

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Hanezu hagoromo

Acer palmatum Hanezu hagomoro is the yellow-orange selection of the Hagomoro group of cultivars. Hagoromo means feathered which describes the shape of the leaves. Hanezu hagomoro is a bright sunny yellow with rays of orange in the spring. In summer the leaves turn a pleasing light green and finally in fall turn yellow. Hanezu hagoromo is upright and somewhat narrow in form like the other hagomoro Acers. Growth to about 6' in 10 years. Rare and unusual.

Acer palmatum

Heartbeat

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Heartbeat

Heartbeat is a nice lace leaf cultivar originating in Australia. Heartbeat is a palmatum that emerges with bright red foliage which then changes to a crimson in the Fall. Habit is typical of most dissectum cultivars.

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Herbstfeuer

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Herbstfeuer

Herbstfeuer is a very nice vigorous sturdy maple that has broad orbicular green leaves. Herbstfeuer is belived to be a cross between a palmatum and a circinatum. Hold up to the heat and sun well. Height to 16 feet. Bright fall colors! Herbstfeuer means "Autumn fire".

Acer palmatum

Higasayama

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Higasayama

Higasayama has fantastic spring display! Unique spring buds open with colors of yellow and red unfolding multi-colored with deep green, cream and pink. In summer Higasayama leaf color changes to deep green veins with cream outline. Higasayama is a very unique and desirable Japanese maple. Higasayama has an upright twiggy growth habit to 18 feet tall. Variegation often is not present in young plants - it will develop as the tree matures (within a year or two). Prefers Sun/ part shade in hot climates. Zone 5

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