Aka Hosada

Has attractive strap-leaf foliage like bamboo. Leaves are a bright cherry red in spring, changing to a bright crimson in fall. Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 12-feet wide in size.

Aka shigitatsu sawa

A variety with beautiful reticulated leaves that does best in a location with no afternoon sun. Foliage is peach, green and red in spring, changing to a blend of reds and oranges in fall. Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 12-feet wide in size.

Asahi Zuru

Name translates to “Rising Sun” maple and it does best in a location with morning sun. Spring foliage is pink, white and green, eventually changing to a beautiful combination of yellows, oranges and reds in fall. Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 10-feet wide.

Beni Kawa

An upright vase shaped form of a coral bark maple. The bark is usually more red in winter Fall color ranges from yellow to orange & the bark is red in winter.  Great, intense color for winter interest!  Reaches roughly 15-feet tall by 10-feet wide in size.

Black Hole

A stunning sport of ‘Purple Ghost’. Spring foliage is a beautiful deep purple color that eventually changes to a rich fuchsia red in the fall. Reaches roughly 15-feet tall by 10-feet wide in size.

Bloodgood

Has attractive foliage with burgundy red coloring that turns brilliant scarlet in fall. Interesting blackish red bark provides striking interest in winter. Slender, airy tree well-suited for use as a small lawn tree or for patios & entryways. One of the hardiest of Japanese maples, with good sun tolerance. Reaches roughly 25-feet tall by 25-feet wide in size.

Burgundy Lime

A variety that has unique color from spring through fall. Starts burgundy in the spring and changes to reds, oranges & yellows in the fall. Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 8-feet wide in size.

Butterfly

An Acer palmatum that has silvery white margined green leaves that cover the densely held branches & become scarlet magenta in fall. New spring growth is pink tinged. A slow-growing shrub-like tree for containers, bonsai or small gardens.  Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 6-feet wide in size. 

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Emperor I

An Acer palmatum that has attractive dark red foliage that turns brilliant scarlet in fall with interesting blackish red bark. Well-suited for use as a small lawn tree. Better for colder climates than most Japanese Maples since leaf buds open later in spring, avoiding danger of late frosts. Reaches roughly 20-feet tall by 15-feet wide in size.

Ever Autumn

A hybrid maple with Japanese & Vine maple parentage that provides attractive color throughout the seasons. Spring coloring is rich green with oranges & reds that eventually change to bright oranges & reds in the fall. Reaches roughly 20-feet tall by 15-feet wide in size.

Frosted Purple

A very striking variety that has reticulated foliage & is great in sunny spots. Foliage emerges a purple with pink coloring in the spring, eventually turning a beautiful red to purple color in the fall. Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 10-feet wide in size.

Hogyoku

Has an attractive, tidy, vase-like growth habit with green bark. Foliage emerges a pea green color in the spring, eventually turning to a pumpkin-orange color in the fall. Reaches roughly 15-feet tall by 12-feet wide in size.

Iijima Sunago

Name means "sand sprinkled".  Has rich red to purple coloring in spring & changes to bright yellows & oranges in the fall.  Reaches roughly 20-feet tall by 20-feet wide in size.

Iro Iro

Name translates to "color color" which makes sense after you see its nice two tone foliage.  Leaves are green, pink and purple in spring, eventually changing to oranges and reds in the fall.  Reaches roughly 15-feet tall by 12-feet wide in size.

Ji Jiao

A variety that has bright orange bark & yellow foliage when planted in a partial shade area. Foliage is a bright green in spring & changes to a wonderful blend of oranges and crimson in the fall. Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 8-feet wide in size.

Katsura

Produces fantastic pale orange-yellow spring foliage which gradually fades to a medium green in early summer. The soft oranges & yellows return during the fall leaf drop. An excellent tree for small gardens & large patio containers.  Reaches roughly 15-feet tall by 15-feet wide in size.

Little Anne's Jewel

A stunning variegated lace leaf that is sure to attract attention. In spring leaves emerge red and pink.  As summer progresses, the leaves turn to a nice mix of burgundy, pink, white and green. It is hardy and and holds its variegation well. Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 8-feet wide in size.

Mendocino Sunrise

A variety with stunning spring color.  Foliage emerges a beautiful yellow with red color, eventually changing to a blend of oranges and reds. Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 10-feet wide in size.

Moonfire

Tolerates full sun & seems to grow faster & hold color better in shade than other red leaf cultivars. Leaves come out dark purple in spring & tend to turn more red as summer nears, except in more shady locations where the color remains more purple. It's leaves are slightly translucent and tend to glow when the sun lights them from behind. Fall color is bright fiery red. Reaches roughly 14-feet tall by 12-feet wide.

Omureyama

This is a different sort of upright maple, almost weeping willow like.  Has bright green foliage in the spring that changes to a scarlet yellow in the fall.  Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 15-feet wide in size.

Orange Dream

In spring the finely-divided leaves emerge a bright chartreuse, each sporting a bold orange-red margin. In the summer heat, the leaves turn solid green. And in fall, they burnish a rich persimmon-red!  Needs PM shade.  A splendid specimen, accent, or foundation planting.  Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 10-feet wide.

Orange Flame

Has bright orange twigs in winter. In the spring leaves emerge orange & green, eventually changing to orangey reds in the fall.  Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 8-feet wide in size.

Osakuzuki

In fall, the bright green summer leaves become brilliant crimson red & hold that color for several weeks. New foliage emerges olive-orange. An excellent accent or specimen tree.  Reaches roughly 25-feet tall by 25-feet wide.

Oshio Beni

An old-fashioned maple that has a nice structure & great color. Foliage is a bright red in the springtime, eventually changing to a rich garnet red in the fall. Reaches roughly 15-feet tall by 18-feet wide in size.

Phoenix

Spring foliage emerges in oranges and reds, yellow overtones, green in the summer, eventually turning into blends of oranges and reds again in the fall. Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 8-feet wide in size.

Pung Kil

Has long slender leaf lobes that create a delicate looking tree. Spring foliage emerges a light red, becoming a dark purple-red that maintains throughout the summer. Fall brings a brilliant red before leaf fall when the purple stems provide winter interest. Moderately sized, it is an attractive tree for many garden settings. Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 8-feet wide in size.

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Purple Ghost

A medium-size, upright deciduous Acer palmatum whose spring leaves are deep purple-red with prominent black veins, then turn fiery-red to orange in fall. One of the very best selections in recent years. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 12-feet wide in size.

Red Wing

Produces tidy, superior, bright red seeds in fall. Leaves emerge a bright red in springtime, eventually changing to oranges and reds in the fall. Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 10-feet wide in size.

Seiryu

Name means "blue green dragon".  Has a fantastic upright, vase-shaped form that displays finely dissected lacy green foliage. Works as an excellent accent or focal point for the patio area. Fall foliage turns an interesting purple-brown then brilliant red. Reaches roughly 20-feet tall by 15-feet wide in size.

Sherwood Flame

In early spring the color is reddish purple & then turns to crimson red in the fall.  The growth habit is upright with deeply serrated leaves.  Has a nice rounded shape & good foliage.  Reaches roughly 18-feet tall by 15-feet wide in size.

Shindeshojo

An Acer palamtum cultivar that 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 is flaming scarlet that holds for several months. Autumn colors are shades of orange & red. Hardy & prefers sun/part shade.  Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 10-feet wide.

Sir Damon

A rare cultivar of coral bark Japanese maple. Its vivid, rich red stems retain their brilliant color longer than standard varieties. In spring, delicate light green foliage is edged with a subtle blush that is striking against the vibrant red branches. Come autumn, the tree transforms as bright golden-yellow leaves stand out beautifully against the warm, reddish bark. A true four-season standout, it makes an outstanding specimen tree, particularly well-suited for smaller garden spaces. Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 10-feet wide in size.

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Shishigashira

The popular "lion’s head maple" is a striking cultivar that is a slow upright grower with dense tufts of crinkled deep green foliage on each branch, looking somewhat like the mane of a lion. The leaves are resistant to burning in full sun & develop a good golden yellow fall color brushed with red-orange. Reaches roughly 15-feet tall by 15-feet wide in size.

Skeeter’s Broom

New growth on this compact Japanese maple emerges a lovely bright red. As the foliage matures it takes on more of a burgundy color. Upright habit creates a somewhat columnar form. Plant in a sunny location for best color. Reaches roughly 15-feet tall by 8-feet wide in size.

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Summergold

A great new Acer palmatum that displays showy color even in hot sunny conditions better than others.  Leaves emerge light green in the spring, turn to golden yellow in summer & then finally bright yellow in the fall. Reaches roughly 15-feet tall by 15-feet wide.

Tiger Rose

One of best reticulated maples out there, it also has an attractive, uniform habit.  Leaves emerge pink, white and green in the spring, turning to oranges and reds in the fall. Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 12-feet wide in size.

Trompenburg

An interesting variety that has unique curling foliage. Leaves emerge a bright red color in spring & eventually darken into a scarlet red in the fall. Reaches roughly 20-feet tall by 20-feet wide in size.

Tsukasa Silhoutte

An extremely upright variety of Acer palmatum. Has bright green foliage in the spring & brilliant red fall color.  One of the most sun & heat tolerant maples.  Reaches roughly 18-feet tall by 6-feet wide in size.

Tsukushi gata

This small upright Acer palmatum with its green bark is a joy in the garden all season long.  In spring the black red foliages highlights the green veins of the leaves. Fall color is fiery red. Is a bushy red variety with outstanding foliage.  Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 12-feet wide in size.

Tsuma Gaki

The famous "Red Fingernails" Acer palmatum gets this name from the bright red tips on the light green almost yellow newly emerging leaves. This color persists throughout the spring fading to a nice dark green by summer. Fall color is bright red. Performs best in partial shade & over time grows into a small round tree.  Reaches roughly 10-feet tall by 12-feet wide in size.

Ukigumo

Known as the "floating clouds maple" - one of the most striking & beautifully variegated Japanese maples. The foliage emerges in spring brilliant white, blushed pink & green. Later in the fall color turns to a purplish-red. This slow growing maple is great for small gardens & in shade gardens. Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 8-feet wide in size.

Villa Taranto

An Acer palmatum with an unusual color combination. Leaves open orange-red & gradually turn green with an overtone of light purple-red bronzing in the summer. Shaded portions of the plant remain green giving rise to a two-tone effect. Autumn sees a brilliant change to yellow & orange. Hardy & prefers sun/part shade. Reaches roughly 15-feet tall by 10-feet wide in size.

Wildfire

A cool variety with winter interest of yellow, red & orange stems. Spring foliage emerges as a bright green & eventually changes to beautiful oranges & yellows in the fall. Reaches roughly 15-feet tall by 15-feet wide in size.

Winter Orange

A maple variety that has orange twigs in winter & prefers AM sun only. Spring foliage is a bright light green that eventually changes to a golden orange in the fall. Reaches roughly 20-feet tall by 15-feet wide.

Winter Red

Has a striking deep red twig color that stands out in any landscape. Spring foliage is a chartreuse green with touches of red that eventually changes to a combination of yellows and reds in the fall. Reaches roughly 15-feet tall by 15-feet wide.

Yubae

Produces striking deep maroon and bright red variegated foliage. Spring foliage is a bright red that eventually changes to a fuchsia red in the fall. Reaches roughly 12-feet tall by 12-feet wide.