Acer palmatum ‘Beni Schichihenge’
Beni Schichihenge Japanese Maple
 

This tall palmatum was introduced and brought from Japan in 1967. It produces dramatic foliage, a kaleidoscope of color and exceptional structure. Strongly variegated, blue-green and white leaves with pink-orange overtones change in fall to rich, red-orange. Showy petioles contribute crimson red to the mix. Variable leaf lobes are cut deeply, and some of them curve erratically. A vase-shaped habit with strong, vertical main branches and numerous small branchlets add to the desirability of this tree.

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Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’
Bloodgood Japanese Maple
 

One of the most popular large-leaved, upright-growing tree forms of red palmatum in the United States and Europe.  The foliage is very deep red to purple and holds its color into late summer better than most red-leaved varieties.  the fall color is a striking bright crimson.

The Bloodgood's growth habit is upright with strong branches forming a broad-topped tree with a spread about equal to the height.  The origins of this beautiful tree are a bit fuzzy, but it appears to be cultivated in the US since well before WWII.  Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' is a true classic in every sense of the word.

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Acer palmatum ‘Burgundy Lace’
Burgundy Lace Japanese Maple
 

The multiple trunks are picturesque, grey and show nicely when lit up at night. ‘Burgundy Lace’ Japanese Maple is grown for its purple-red colored leaves, interesting growth habit and fine leaf texture. Leaves are dissected almost to the petiole. The red leaf color is best as the new leaves emerge in the spring and in the fall. Leaves turn almost green during the heat of the summer. Growth habit is more like a large shrub with branches to the ground. This may be the best way to grow this tree to show off its wonderful texture. Be sure to clear all turf away from beneath the branches of these low growing types so the lawn mower will not damage the tree. This compact cultivar makes a wonderful accent for any landscape.

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Acer palmatum ‘Butterfly’
Butterfly Japanese Maple
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This delicate-looking tree makes a nice specimen plant.  Small green leaves have irregular white margins, which turn magenta in fall - rarely are any two alike - having five or seven lobes, and each lobe is different (some short, some long and most are irregularly shaped on leaves of older wood). Twiggy branches form an upright vase shape.

Growth is normally short and twiggy, making a dense, large shrub or very small tree.  It is stiffly upright.  This is one of the most reliable and desirable cultivars of the variegated group. This dainty and attractive tree always brings wonderful comments from visitors.

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Acer palmatum ‘Crimson Prince’
Crimson Prince Japanese Maple
 

Deep purple-red foliage turns red in autumn. Faster growing than 'Bloodgood'. Few plants can compare to the effect these choice cultivars create in the landscape. In winter the branching patterns are delicate and intricate with bold upward arching trunks and weeping stems. Autumn foliage is colorful, and even the fallen leaves are attractive on the ground. Most perform best in partial shade, and they are ideal as understory trees. Foliage colors tend to be more pronounced with higher light intensity.

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Acer palmatum ‘Emperor I’
Emperor I Japanese Maple
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Vigorous new cultivar with a strong, upright branching habit.  The deep red foliage holds color through the heat of summer, and has a somewhat transparent quality.  Leafs out later than 'Bloodgood', making it less susceptible to late freezes.  Also listed in the trade as 'Red Emperor'.

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Acer palmatum ‘Fireglow’
Fireglow Japanese Maple
 

'Fireglow' appears very similar to the popular 'Bloodgood' however, the leaves are not as divided, are even deeper red and can withstand full sun without burning. It is a bushy, more compact selection than 'Bloodgood'. Spring leaves are a bright pinkish-red. Introduced by Fratelli Gilardelli Nursery, Milan, Italy.

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Acer palmatum ‘Koto-No-Ito’
Koto-No-Ito Japanese Maple
 

The Japanese name for this cultivar translates to 'harp strings', which describes its fine, threadleaf foliage. Koto-No-Ito is an upright form, densely branched and twiggy, with bright green leaves. Provides wonderful texture in the garden, it is also well-suited for containers.

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Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’
Orange Dream Japanese Maple
 

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Unusual and infrequently found in the trade, this Japanese Maple cultivar offers both unique form and color. Its upright habit produces a large shrub or a small tree, either of which boasts bright green bark. Plants also show off a chorus of leaf color in shades of pink to orange to yellow that changes from spring through fall. This selection appreciates afternoon shade.

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Acer palmatum ‘Oshio Beni’
Oshio Beni Japanese Maple
 

Outstanding small tree with a low spreading growth habit. Vibrant reddish-orange new growth turns greenish-red in summer, rich scarlet in fall. Superb specimen or accent for partially shaded areas in the landscape. Grows to 15 ft. tall x 18 ft. wide.

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Acer palmatum  ‘Shaina’
Shaina Japanese Maple
 

Dwarf, rounded tree with a globe form.  The bright red spring foliage turns purple-red in summer and bright crimson in fall.  The foliage forms tufts at the ends of short shoots, giving this tree a dense appearance.

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Acer palmatum ‘Shindeshojo’
Shindeshojo Japanese Maple
 

The astonishing spring color of this small, dense tree starts out intensely dark, fuchsia-pink and changes to brilliant crimson-scarlet. In mid-summer, the color calms to pleasing green with red-orange margins. Then fall extends the colorful show with a blend of orange and yellow. A classic form provides handsome winter stature.

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Acer palmatum  ‘Shishigashira’
Lion's Head or Lion's Mane Japanese Maple
 

Compact growth habit with closely arranged, crinkled green foliage on short stems.  Striking golden-orange to orange-red fall color.  This unique cultivar is tough and attracts attention.

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Acer palmatum  ‘Trompenburg’
Trompenburg Japanese Maple
 

This vigorous tree has shiny deep purple leaves.  The leaf margins roll down, giving it a palmate effect.

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Acer palmatum  ‘Tsuma Gaki’
Tsuma Gaki Japanese Maple
 

An ever-changing small specimen, this cultivar has yellow-green foliage with brilliant red painted tips in the spring.  Summer foliage is a soft yellow-green, and may display some white leaves.  Yellow to crimson-red fall color.  A delicately-textured tree.

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Acer palmatum  ‘Twombly's Red Sentinel’
Twombly's Red Sentinel Japanese Maple
 

Dense, congested foliage holds its burgundy color throughout the year.  This maple also holds its leaves longer than most other cultivars.  Upright form eventually becoming vase shaped.

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Acer palmatum dissectum ’Contorta'
'Contorta' Japanese Maple
 

This green leaf weeper twists and turns as branches grow outward and down.  Faster growing than Viridis.  It's graceful gyrations make it quite unique among weeping Japanese maples.

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Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Crimson Queen’
Crimson Queen Japanese Maple
 

This tree is a good choice for a reliable red lace leaf weeper. Holds its color under heat stress.

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Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Everred’ 
Everred Japanese Maple
(aka Acer palmatum dissesctum 'Nigrum')
 

Distinguished by the silvery pubescence in spring. Has a beautiful display of bright red tones in fall.

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Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Garnet’
Garnet Japanese Maple
 

Known for being one of the fastest growing of the red laceleaf maples.

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Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Inabe Shidare’
Inabe Shidare Japanese Maple
 

Height: 7'
Spread: 10'
Zone: 5
Foliage: laceleaf, purple-red
Shape: weeping
Fall Color: crimson
Flowers: reddish
Fruit: small samara

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A sturdy and vigorous cultivar which holds up in heat. Strong branches and slightly longer leaves. Fast grower.

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Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Red Dragon’
Red Dragon Japanese Maple
 

Height: 6'
Spread: 4-5'
Zone: 5
Foliage: maroon
Shape: cascading
Fall Color: red
Flowers: reddish
Fruit: small samara

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Deep purple-red dissectum keeps its deep color, in sun or shade, better than most other red dissectum.  The young leaves of this cultivar are a bright scarlet in spring, becoming a dark burgundy as they develop.  This rich coloring is retained throughout the growing season until it changes to an outstanding flaming scarlet again in the fall. 

The growth habit is a compact, well-branched cascading mound, reaching 6' tall.  The 'Red Dragon' will need some protection from cold wind and summer drought, but makes an excellent small garden, rock garden, container plant.  'Red Dragon' may very well become your all-time favorite in the garden!

Slow growing small specimen maintaining dark maroon leaves all summer. 

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Sekimori'
Sekimori Japanese Maple
 

(Sekimori Laceleaf Maple) Outstanding, mound-shaped deciduous shrub with gently cascading branches clothed in feathery, finely cut, deep green leaves. Fall color is a brilliant combination of yellow and gold. Handsome, bright green bark provides interesting winter feature. Grows to 10 ft. tall x 12 ft. wide.

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Tamukeyama' 
Tamukeyama Japanese Maple
 

Height: 6-8'
Spread: 8-12'
Shape: mounded
Flowers: reddish
Zone: 5
Foliage:  purple-red
Fall Color: crimson-red
Fruit: small samara

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This old cultivar was first listed in Japan in 1710.  Strong cascading habit and dark purple-red color makes this an elegant specimen.

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Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’
Green Laceleaf Japanese Maple
 

Classic branching of a Japanese Maple.  Beautiful mounding form with bright green, delicately dissected leaves which turn golden-yellow and red in the fall.  Maintains a fresh bright green foliage all summer long.

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Acer shirasawanum ‘Aureum'
Aureum Asian Maple
 

Beautiful yellow-leaved form of the species, known as the 'golden full moon maple', is a most spectacular tree and highly prized.  Spring brings bright yellow foliage.  As the season progresses, the leaves gradually turn yellow green to medium green.  In partial shade, the foliage retains the yellow tones a little longer than in bright sun.  Direct sun will cause some leaf scorch in hot climates, but this cultivar can tolerate full sun better than most yellow forms.  The fall colors vary from orange to red and all shades in between, and occasionally blending with purple!

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