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Acer palmatum

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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. Does best in morning sun afternoon shade. Can be difficult to grow - does not like cold wet springs and like to grow in drier climates.

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Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

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.

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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.

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Acer circinatum Dels Dwarf

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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.

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Acer Circinatum

Acer circinatum Little Gem

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Acer circinatum Little Gem

Little Gem is a wonderful Acer circinatum dwarf. Little Gem is a dwarf vine maple that was discovered as a witches broom in a vine maple. The Little Gem maple grows into a compact rounded shrub to about 3 feet high. Little Gem has small orbicular leaves about 1" in size which emerge light green in spring and turn to a darker shade by summer. Fall color is orange turning to fiery red. Hardy and can take cold to -10F

Acer Circinatum

Acer circinatum Sunglow

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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.

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.

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Acer palmatum

Aka hosada

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Aka hosada

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.

Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Aka kawa hime

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Aka kawa hime

Aka kawa hime is a wonderful semi-dwarf palmatum with bright red bark in the winter. Aka kawa hime has lime green leaves which 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. Width to about 6' Sun/part shade. Hardy to -10° F

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Acer palmatum

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.

Acer palmatum

Amagi shigure

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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.

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Japanese Maple Tree Varieties

Aoba jo

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Aoba jo

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

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Acer palmatum

Aoyagi gawa

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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.

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Acer palmatum

Aratama

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Aratama

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

Acer palmatum

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 has growth which is slow and tightly condensed forming a tight bush. Most leaves are as small as a penny. Growth to 5' in 12 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 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

Brants Dwarf

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Brants Dwarf

Brandt's Dwarf is one of the oldest Acer palmatum red dwarf maples. The leaves emerge in the Spring bright 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. It's habit is a dense rounded shrub. Fall color is bright scarlet red.

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Dwarf Japanese Maples - Great for Containers and Small Areas

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 palmatum that is similar to Katsura 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'. Great for smaller gardens. Sun/ part shade.

Acer palmatum

Caperci’s Dwarf

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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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Acer palmatum

Coonara Pygmy

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Coonara Pygmy

Coonara Pygmy is a very nice roundish dwarf maple. 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. Discovered in Australia. Morning sun afternoon shade is best in hot climates. 5' tall x 5' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

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Acer palmatum

Corallinum

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Corallinum

Corallinum emerges an outstanding pink in the spring, making this maple a knockout beauty! The leaves turn to a pleasing green in summer and often goes through another flush of pink later in summer. Corallinum has small leaves and is slow growing to 7-8'. It's habit is dense and compact - but graceful.

Acer palmatum

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.

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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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Acer palmatum

Dragon Tears

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Dragon Tears

Dragon Tears Japanese maple is a relatively new introduction and is sure to please. Dragon Tears has leaves that emerge crimson red and mature through the summer to a deep burgundy. Dragon tears is unique in that it grows horizontally (similar to Acer palmatum lace leafs) and has a semi-pendulous habit. Fall color is bright red. Mature size is 6' H by 6' W. Hardy but provide shade in the afternoon in very hot climates.

Acer palmatum

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.

Acer palmatum

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.

Acer palmatum

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.

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.

Acer shirasawanum

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

Acer palmatum

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

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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.

Acer palmatum

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.

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Acer palmatum

Hanezu hagoromo

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Hanezu hagoromo

Acer palmatum Hanezu hagomoro is the yellow-orange selection of the Hagamoro 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 hagamoro Acers. Growth to about 6' in 10 years. Rare and unusual.

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Acer palmatum

Hime sojo

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Hime sojo

Japanese maple Hime shojo is a small deciduous tree with a broad twiggy form. Hime sojo has leaves in the Spring that are a pleasing reddish brown. They turn more green in summer, especially if planted in shade. Prefers sun/partial shade. Fall colors orange and red. Dwarf sized to 6' . Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

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Acer palmatum

Hupps Dwarf

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Hupps Dwarf

Hupps Dwarf is a very choice dwarf form of Acer palmatum, with a habit most like Kotohime, but with the addition of a nice pink color on new growing tips. It is easy to grow, and vigorous. Hupps Dwarf forms a dense, compact, upright dwarf, great for bonsai. Will only grow to about 2-3' in 10 years. FANTASTIC Fall color orange to red. Sun/part shade.

Acer palmatum

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' in 12 years. Sun/ part shade.

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Dwarf Japanese Maples - Great for Containers and Small Areas

Japanese Princess

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Japanese Princess

Japanese Princess is a wonderful dwarf maple, originating as a seedling from 'Mikawa yatsubusa'. However, the new leaves of Japanese Princess in spring are pink-red, later becoming cream-white with a pink blush. Fall color is orange to red. Japanese Princess is Very Nice - very small dwarf - it will become 2' tall x 2' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

Dwarf Japanese Maples

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