Japanese Maples

JAPANESE MAPLES

Japanese maples are prized for their incredible assortment of leaf shapes and colors.
The varieties listed below are some of our favorites we regularly produce and have available most years.

Acer sieboldianum ‘Kumoi nishiki’

Kumoi nishiki Siebold Maple

Description:
Each light-green leaf is dusted with a creamy-white variegation, giving this upright tree a mottled appearance. An excellent combination of colors that is truly spectacular.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	10 x 5

Acer shirasawanum ‘Sensu’

Sensu Full Moon Maple

Description:
Simply stunning, the fall foliage of this Full Moon maple suggests a flaming sun with golden rays edged in bright scarlet. The pointed leaves emerge light-green with orange-red highlights in spring, and the accents persist in full sun. The name, which means moving fan, hints at the way the deeply divided leaves move in a breeze.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Large	Sun/Part Shade	7 x 4

Acer shirasawanum ‘Moonrise’

Moonrise Full Moon Maple

Description:
A fairly new variety that has a coloration similar to ‘Autumn Moon’, bright red growth in spring, more orange-yellow for summer, but can withstand full sun quite well.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	7 x 4

Acer shirasawanum ‘Jordan’

Jordan Full Moon Maple

Description:
Spring leaves are bright yellow with pink-orange margins and pink petioles. Summer color is yellow which does not burn in full sun. In shade leaves are yellow-green.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Large	Sun/Part Shade	8 x 4

Acer shirasawanum ‘Johin’

Johin Full Moon Maple

Description:
True to its name that means “elegant,” this great new variety of Full Moon maple has burgundy leaves with yellow-green lobe mid-veins that produce a crisp contrast. Think Granny Smith veins with Red Delicious lobes! Beautiful chartreuse and magenta seeds add to the tree’s appeal. Absolutely wonderful!

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Large	Sun/Part Shade	9 x 6

Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’

Autumn Moon Full Moon Maple

Description:
Vigorous, versatile and unbelievably easy to grow, this small, dramatic Full Moon maple boasts orange-red highlights on yellow leaves. The unusual coloring, strongest in full sun, lasts from when leaves emerge in spring until they go rich orange-red in fall. In shade, leaves start out with orange-red highlights, and settle on yellow in early summer.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	7 x 4

Acer shirasawanum ‘Aureum’

Golden Full Moon Maple

Description:
The foliage of this prized Full Moon maple virtually glows throughout the season. Especially in a site with filted light, the fan-shaped leaves emerge bright yellow in spring, then gradually soften to yellow-green, a color that holds all summer. In fall, bright yellow, orange and scarlet, might all appear on a single leaf. Colors are more subdued in a shady spot. Attractive branching is striking in winter.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Part Shade	6 x 4

Acer pictum ssp. mono ‘Usugumo’

Fleecy Cloud Painted Maple

Description:
Thin, lightly-colored leaves on this fascinating maple are distinctively beautiful. The leaf surface appears to be stretched across the ribs of the leaf–a bat-wing maple. Like us, you’ve probably wanted one of these since you saw the awesome photos in Vertrees! An awesome variety with variegated bat-wing curled leaves. Incredibly difficult to propagate, therefore seldom seen.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 6-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	8 x 5

Acer pictum ssp. mono ‘Hoshi yadori’

Variegated Painted Maple

Description:
Broad leaves on this upright maple are splashed with a gorgeous creamy-yellow variegation. A rare maple that really makes a statement in the landscape!

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 6-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	7 x 5.5

Acer palmatum ‘Yama nishiki’

Snow Peak Japanese Maple

Description:
An upright form with whitish variegation on leaf margins. The variegation is quite distinct from other varieties, giving this new cultivar an impressive appearance.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	2 x 4

Acer palmatum ‘Yama hime’

Dwarf Mountain Japanese Maple

Description:
A dwarf form with a bun or dome shape and light green leaves. The name means “dwarf mountain.” New leaves are yellow-green and fall colors are orange and yellow.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	2 x 4

Acer palmatum ‘Ukigumo’

Ukigumo or Floating clouds Japanese maple

Description:
Variegation in pastel tones and leaves that may curl or twist distinguish this attractive Japanese maple. In spring, the light green leaves display white-pink spots, sometimes covering large areas. In summer, the variegation softens, and in fall, the foliage goes gold. The shrub-like tree benefits from protection from afternoon sun.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Part Shade/Shade	8 x 4

Acer palmatum ‘Twombly’s Red Sentinel’

Twombly’s Red Sentinel Japanese Maple

Description:
Perfect for a smaller garden, this outstanding purple-red variety forms a column that gets about 10′ tall but only 3′ wide in 10 years. Found as a witches broom, it develops intense color that lasts through the growing season and then flashes into spectacular red for fall. Although it has proven somewhat difficult to propagate, the narrow selection grows nicely.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 6-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	8 x 2.5

Acer palmatum ‘Tsuma gaki’

Tsuma gaki Japanese Maple

Description:
Yellow-green leaves emerge cupped with burgundy-orange tips. It looks as if the entire tree is unfolding soft flowers (the leaves) – others have described it as flocking birds. Tip color lasts until early summer. Summer leaves are flat and held horizontally. Fall color is reds and oranges.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	8 x 4

Acer palmatum ‘Tsukasa Silhouette’

Shining Silhouette Japanese Maple

Description:
Light-green foliage emerges a yellow-green with pink-tipped leaf edges. A beautiful, bushy and narrow tree with small leaves.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Large	Sun/Part Shade	9 x 4

Acer palmatum ‘Tiger Rose’

Tiger Rose Japanese Maple

Description:
This medium sized upright has relaxed branches giving a pendulous feel similar to ‘Omure yama.’ Spring leaves are bright pink, becoming creamy white with green veins and orange-pink margins. Summer foliage is light green with darker green venation. Fall color is red. Color is much more intense in partial shade.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Part Shade	8 x 5

Acer palmatum ‘Taylor’

Taylor Japanese Maple

Description:
A dwarf deciduous shrub with a bushy upright form. Thin willowy branches feature small green leaves edged in pink. Very colorful throughout the year.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 6-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	6 x 3

Acer palmatum ‘Summer Gold’

Summer Gold Japanese Maple

Description:
Gold leaves that do not burn in full sun! In summer heat, the color brightens. A new introduction.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Large	Sun/Part Shade	9 x 4

Acer palmatum ‘Spring Delight’

Spring Delight Japanese Maple

Description:
Named for its tasty spring show, this vigorous laceleaf Japanese maple boasts yellow-green spring leaves that look as if they have been dipped in cranberry juice. Similar to Viridis in habit, this chance seedling changes to bright orange in fall. Dissectum.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Part Shade	3 x 6

Acer palmatum ‘Shigitatsu sawa’

Shigitatsu sawa Japanese Maple

Description:
Contrasting colors distinguish this unique Japanese maple. Creamy white spring leaves are decorated with prominent green veins; as they turn green in summer, the veins darken too. Orange and red complete the two-tone show in autumn. Protection from full sun, which can burn the leaves, benefits the beautiful, medium size tree.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Part Shade	8 x 5

Acer palmatum ‘Shidava Gold’

Shidava Gold Japanese Maple

Description:
This dwarf Japanese maple, discovered as a witches broom on Aoyagi, offers dramatic four-season interest with flashy foliage and striking bark. New spring leaves emerge yellow-green, turn bright green during summer and golden yellow for fall. In winter, the compact tree’s intensely green bark brightens otherwise gray days. Great for container or front of border, it rarely reaches six feet.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Large	Sun/Part Shade	9 x 4

Acer palmatum ‘Sango kaku’

Coral Bark or Coral Tower Japanese Maple

Description:
Highly regarded for its outstanding, almost fluorescent coral bark, this upright, spreading Japanese maple produces a fabulous show all four seasons. Red margins decorate the yellow-green spring leaves that gradually change to bright green in summer. Yellow-gold and apricot shades produce a striking fall show. The bark, with colors that intensify as winter approaches, brightens up gray days and glows against snow. Youngest wood bears the strongest color. ‘Sango kaku’ means “coral tower.”

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	7 x 5

Acer palmatum ‘Ryuzu’

Dragon Head Japanese Maple

Description:
Colorful new growth has a mix of apricot tones and light-green color. The leaves and buds are quite densely-arranged, giving this slow-growing maple a congested appearance.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	4 x 2

Acer palmatum ‘Ryugu’

Variegated Japanese Maple

Description:
Petite leaves on this unique Japanese maple have a marvelous variegation, primarily white color set against a dark-green background.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade

Acer palmatum ‘Ruby Star’

Ruby Star Japanese Maple

Description:
This dwarf upright Japanese maple is highly prized for its incredibly cute, star-shaped foliage. Bright red in spring, the leaves turn green during summer. Then, a second flush of new bright red growth creates a striking contrast against the mature green foliage. Sold by some nurseries as ‘Beni hoshi,’ which means “red star,” we prefer using the English translation.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	4 X 2

Acer palmatum ‘Rhode Island Red’

Rhode Island Red Japanese Maple

Description:
A medium-sized red maple with a very bushy form.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	7 X 5

Acer palmatum ‘Red Dragon’

Red Dragon Japanese Maple

Description:
Reputed (we agree) to keep its deep purple-red color better than any other laceleaf, this Japanese maple starts the season with bright burgundy new foliage. Leaf color softens to purple-red, which holds throughout the season, even in shade. Compact and well-branched, the cascading mounded bushy maple works well in a small garden or container. Fall color is bright red. Dissectum.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	2.5 X 4

Acer palmatum ‘Radiant’

Radiant Japanese Maple

Description:
This fairly recent introduction has stunning variegation that looks as though it has been painted on. The pink and white patches and spots are almost more prevalent than the green portions, giving this Japanese maple outstanding coloration. This variety originated at Garden Design Nursery and is sure to be a winner. Also incorrectly known under the name ‘Cosmos’.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 6-9	Intermediate	Part Shade/Shade	8 X 5

Acer palmatum ‘Peaches and Cream’

Peaches and Cream Japanese Maple

Description:
Spring leaves are cream with deep green veins. Pink margins are more prominent in sunny locations. Leaves have sharply-pointed serration, giving a coarse appearance.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 6-9	Intermediate	Part Shade	7 X 5

Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’

Osakazuki Japanese Maple

Description:
Popular since the late nineteenth century, this tried and true Japanese maple has large, green, slightly cupped leaves for which it is named. (‘O sakazuki’ means “leaf like a sake cup.”) The round-topped, small tree boasts a sturdy constitution and outstanding fall color, an especially intense, glowing crimson. For most of the growing season, the neatly layered leaves are rich green.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Large	Sun/Part Shade	9 X 6

Acer palmatum ‘Orion’

Orion Japanese Maple

Description:
In early spring, lacy leaves emerge a crimson red, later deepening to orange-red colors with copper-green undertones. In autumn a delightful orange color lights up the foliage.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 6-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	5 X 4

Acer palmatum ‘Orangeola’

Orangeola Japanese Maple

Description:
This fantastic red laceleaf Japanese maple has a refined, cascading habit and long-term seasonal interest. Spring leaves emerge bright orange-red, then turn burgundy-green by summer. A second flush of summer growth repeats the bright spring show and produces a beautiful contrast against the older foliage. Dark red and fiery orange-red colors finish the display in fall. Dissectum.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	3 X 5

Acer palmatum ‘Orange Marmalade’

Orange Marmalade Japanese Maple

Description:
A new variety with superior orange color in spring. Pure, deep orange color lasts for a couple months before taking on an array of orange, yellow, and green for the rest of the growing season!

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade

Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’

Orange Dream Japanese Maple

Description:
Spring leaves are yellow-orange with red margins. Leaves retain the bright colors, changing to yellow-green with some orange margins in the summer. Fall color is yellow.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 6-9	Intermediate	Part Shade	7 X 4

Acer palmatum ‘Olsen’s Frosted Strawberry’

Olsen’s Frosted Strawberry Japanese Maple

Description:
Reticulated leaves show splashes of strawberry-pink color with deeper burgundy and purple tones underneath. Spring leaves are especially colorful. Fall color brightens to red and rust-orange.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Part Shade/Shade	4 X 4

Acer palmatum ‘Moonfire’

Moonfire Japanese Maple

Description:
Dark purple-burgundy leaves hold color well through the summer. Fall color is crimson.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	9 X 4

Acer palmatum ‘Mikawa yatsubusa’

Mikawa yatsubusa Japanese Maple

Description:
A truly unique dwarf Japanese maple, this cultivar produces layers of small leaves that overlap each other because of close leaf spacing and short petioles. The effect is striking: a very dense, compact plant with a diverse range of leaf size and color. New growth seems to include the whole color spectrum between yellow and green, with older growth turning dark glossy green. In fall, a different color range takes over, spanning the range between yellow and scarlet. Excellent for small landscapes.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	5 X 4

Acer palmatum ‘Manyo no sato’

Manyo no sato Japanese Maple

Description:
Spectacular leaf coloration distinguishes this upright, but broad, form of Japanese maple. Very deeply divided, narrow leaf lobes display reliable light yellow-green and purple-red variegation, producing a striking effect. In fall, leaves turn orange to red.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	7 X 4

Acer palmatum ‘Little Sango’

Little Coral Japanese Maple

Description:
A denser version of the popular ‘Sango kaku’ or coral-bark Japanese maple. Bright red twigs and compact growth habit make this uncommon variety especially showy, even in the smaller garden!

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	5 X 4

Acer palmatum ‘Lemon Lime Lace’

Lemon Lime Lace Japanese Maple

Description:
The deeply dissected leaves of this compact Japanese maple emerge a very light lemon yellow and become lime green in summer, producing an refreshing two-tone effect. In fall, foliage changes to orange and yellow. ‘Lemon Lime Lace’ forms an irregular mound with semi-pendulous branches. Dissectum.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	2 X 4

Acer palmatum ‘Kuro hime’

Kuro hime Japanese Maple

Description:
This compact maple has a globose shape and two-toned new growth, displaying light-green leaves with pink to ruby-red margins. Outstanding orange-red fall color is highlighted by undertones of deeper greens and purples even late into fall.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	4 X 4

Acer palmatum ‘Kurenai jishi’

Kurenai jishi Japanese Maple

Description:
Red-green leaves on this densely-branched, compact maple are held very close to the stems. Fall color is a bright red color.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	4.5 X 3

Acer palmatum ‘Koto no ito’

Harp Strings Japanese Maple

Description:
The leaf lobes of this slow-growing, upright, green Japanese maple vary in width from narrow and strap-like to hardly more than a leaf vein, which produces an elegant, soft look. The new leaves unfold with crimson tones, but quickly turn green and then take on shades of orange and gold for fall. Named “Golden Old Harp” (or “Harp Strings”) in Japanese, this variety can tolerate 80% shade. Also known as ‘Koto-no-it.’

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	7 X 3

Acer palmatum ‘Jeddeloh Orange’

Jeddeloh Orange Japanese Maple

Description:
The beautiful leaves of this laceleaf Japanese maple emerge with orange and red highlights. In summer, the green leaves develop orange-red margins and contrast with red new growth. In fall becomes bright orange. A recent introduction. Dissectum.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	4 X 5

Acer palmatum ‘Iijima sunago’

Iijima sunago Japanese Maple

Description:
Listed in Japan since 1882, this strong-growing, round-headed Japanese maple has unusual coloring. Orangey-red spring foliage becomes a unique shade of rich dark purple with light green or yellow veins in summer. Small, irregular green spots of variegation resemble a sprinkling of sand. Large, deeply divided leaves turn red, orange, and gold in fall.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	8 X 4

Acer palmatum ‘Hupp’s Dwarf’

Hupp’s Dwarf Japanese Maple

Description:
Curled leaves are edged in beautiful orange-red color in spring. The majority of the foliage changes to a light-green color by mid-summer. Compact branching habit and almost cristate stems make this compact maple a really choice selection.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	3.5 X 2

Acer palmatum ‘Holy Ghost’

Holy Ghost Japanese Maple

Description:
A white reticulated variety with red spring tips and green and white variegation in summer. Fall color is burgundy. Found by Sam Pratt

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	6 X 3

Acer palmatum ‘Hangover’

Hangover Japanese Maple

Description:
The avocado-green leaves have wavy and irregular shapes. It is named Hangover because the branches arch, giving a weeping appearance, and the plant looks a little disorganized–pretty wild! An exclusive CK offering!

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade

Acer palmatum ‘Hana matoi’

Hana matoi Japanese Maple

Description:
This laceleaf maple has burgundy leaves that are randomly splashed with a remarkable and unique pink variegation! One of very few variegated laceleafs. Colorful, slow-growing and elegant.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	2.5 X 6

Acer palmatum ‘Goshiki kotohime’

Goshiki kotohime Japanese Maple

Description:
A fairly slow-growing maple with beautiful pink-orange spring color. By summer, leaves are a dark-green color, giving the dense growth of this tree a very handsome look.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 6-9	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	6 X 3

Acer palmatum ‘Firecracker’

Firecracker Japanese Maple

Description:
This laceleaf variety has a brilliant red color throughout the year. Its dwarf, spreading form

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	3 X 4

Acer palmatum ‘Fairy Hair’

Fairy Hair Japanese Maple

Description:
A unique, very slow-growing Japanese maple, this dwarf green cultivar has very narrow, string-like leaves, not much wider than leaf veins. More sturdy than its deceptively delicate look would suggest, ‘Fairy Hair’ is a selection that will be less than 3 feet tall in 10 years.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Dwarf	2.5 X 1

Acer palmatum ‘Emerald Lace’

Emerald Lace Japanese Maple

Description:
Dissectum. Finely-dissected green laceleaf with lighter green new growth.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	4 X 5

Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’

Bloodgood Japanese Maple

Description:
Among the most popular of the large-leaved, red-purple Japanese maples, this industry standard holds its color very well into the late summer. Deeply divided and finely toothed leaves go bright crimson in fall. Prominent, bright red fruits ornament the tree too. Best color in full sun.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Large	Sun/Part Shade	10 X 5

Acer palmatum ‘Beni ubi gohan’

Beni ubi gohan or Five long red fingers or Japanese Maple

Description:
Smaller in both stature and leaf size than other red Japanese maples with strap-like leaves, this delicate-looking small tree makes a choice container plant. Its small leaves retain their purple-red coloring throughout summer and turn scarlet in fall. The name means “five long red fingers.” Also known as ‘Beni ubi gohon’ and ‘Beni yubi gohon.’

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	6 X 3

Acer palmatum ‘Beni maiko’

Red Dancing Girl Japanese Maple

Description:
New growth is vibrant red color with a bright coral-pink color persisting throughout the summer. A very colorful and slow-growing Japanese Maple.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 6-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	8 X 5

Acer palmatum ‘Baldsmith’

Baldsmith Japanese Maple

Description:
Very pendulous, finely dissected, light orange-red foliage lends a distinctive look to this colorful laceleaf Japanese maple. Summer leaves become green prominently highlighted with pink margins, which produces a multi-colored effect. In fall, yellow foliage with orange hues brightens the scene. Foliage maintains its attractive color even in late summer and early fall when most other cultivars are washed out.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	2.5 X 5

Acer palmatum ‘Ariadne’

Ariadne Japanese Maple

Description:
Large, conspicuously marbled, deeply cut leaves display a remarkable show of seasonal colors. In spring, lime veins contrast with white and pink backgrounds. In summer, leaves gradually change to reddish veins against purple-red backgrounds. Fall finishes with flame tones: orange centers with red margins. The tall, spreading tree/shrub gets as wide as tall, about 10 feet.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Part Shade	8 X 6

Acer palmatum ‘Amber Ghost’

Amagi shigure Japanese Maple

Description:
Beautiful, reticulated orange-colored leaves have deeper, reddish color toward the tips. This beautiful, elegant maple will form a small tree with a bushy canopy.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	8 X 10

Acer palmatum ‘Amagi shigure’

Amagi shigure Japanese Maple

Description:
Reddish-pink leaves on this Japanese selection are highlighted by dark leaf veins when they emerge in spring. Distinctive reticulation lasts on the leaves throughout the year, and fall bring on a host of orange, red, and purple.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 6-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	6 X 3

Acer japonicum ‘Aconitifolium’

Dancing peacock or Aconitifolium Full moon Maple

Description:
Large green leaves are deeply divided, hence the occasionally used name “fern leaf.” Spring leaves are pubescent and typically emerge with a profusion of red to burgundy flowers. Fall color is possibly the most spectacular of all maples, hence the name “dancing peacock.” Fall colors are brilliant crimson to orange.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	7 X 6

Acer japonicum ‘Ruby’

Ruby Full Moon Maple

Description:
Dramatic foliage distinguishes this small, upright Full Moon maple. Its leaves emerge black-red, brighten to red in late spring and soften to bronzy green with darker edges in mid to late summer. A rich romp of orange, red and purple leaves completes the display in fall.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Large	Sun/Part Shade	8 X 3

Acer japonicum ‘Taki no gawa’

Taki no gawa Full Moon Maple

Description:
This medium-size Full Moon maple produces a spectacular show from spring to fall. Its large, almost circular green leaves develop red-pink margins by the end of summer and then change to a riot of orange, red and purple in fall.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-9	Large	Sun/Part Shade	10 X 4

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