Japanese Maples - Current Availability
Last updated April May 13, 2024
| Botanical Name | Name | Description | 10 Yr Height x Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acer palmatum 'Atrolineare' | Atrolineare Japanese Maple | Deciduous, upright maple with beautiful, narrow leaves emerging red in the spring. Summer foliage is bronze-green with red, stunning red in fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-7' x 6-7' |
| Acer palmatum atropurpureum | Red leaved Japanese Maple | Popular red leafed Japanese Maple, does well in containers or as a bonsai subject. Beautiful purple/red leaves turn crimson red in fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-15' x 8-12' |
| Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' | Bloodgood Japanese Maple | Very popular variety, excellent dark red leaf color holds all summer, bright red in fall. Does well in containers. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 12-18' x 12-16' |
| Acer palmatum 'Edna Bergman' | Edna Bergman Japanese Maple | Leaves emerge rusty red, turning bronzy green in summer, & then oranges & reds in fall, vigorous. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 15-18' x 8-10' |
| Acer palmatum 'Emperor I' | Emperor I Japanese Maple | Bud break is later than most other japanese maples. Rich, red leaves resist fading well. Bright red in the fall. Does well in large containers. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-15' x 8-12' |
| Acer palmatum 'Fireglow' | Fireglow Japanese Maple | Burgundy red leaves have scarlet glow in fall. Foliage glows red when the sun shines through. Protect from harsh winter winds. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-15' x 6-12' |
| Acer palmatum 'Going Green' | Going Green Japanese Maple | Compact maple with pure green colour like fresh emerging grass. Strong, upright stems with leaves turning orange , scarlet and crimson in fall. Partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-8-' x 3' |
| Acer palmatum 'Higasa yama' | Higasa yama Japanese Maple | Spring foliage emerges pink, white & green, pink fades as season progresses. Leaves tend to be more green in summer, orange/yellow in fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-12' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Hubb's Red Willow' | Hubb's Red Willow Jap. Maple | Narrow purple-red leaves resemble a dainty red willow, fall colour is fiery shades of red & orange. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-8' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Katsura' | Katsura Japanese Maple | Leaves are bright orange in spring with red edges, then green, then yellow and orange in fall. Naturally vase shaped. Great choice for containers or bonsai. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-12' x 4-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Ki Hachijo' | Ki Hachijo Japanese Maple | Sturdy, serrated leaves, bright green becoming blends of light orange and red in fall, quite unique. Forms a nice round topped tree with age. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-10' x 6-10' |
| Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' | Osakazuki Japanese Maple | Rich green foliage turns brilliant crimson in fall, one of the best japanese maples for fall colour. Fast growing when young, becomes a beautiful small tree Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 10-15' x 6-12' |
| Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost' | Purple Ghost Japanese Maple | Spring foliage is purple-red with black veins, purple-red through summer, turns bright orange and red in fall. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 8-12' x 5-6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Red Pygmy' | Red Pygmy Japanese Maple | Red leaves are very narrow, may green in summer, then turning to bright yellow/gold in fall. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 6-8' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Sango-Kaku' | Coral Bark Japanese Maple | Striking, bright coral red bark that glows in winter gardens, light green leaf, turns yellow in fall. Protect from hot afternoon sun in summer. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 12-18' x 6-12' |
| Acer palmatum 'Shaina' | Shaina Japanese Maple | Smaller red variety, striking pinky red in spring, deep red in summer, brilliant red fall colour. Good choice for containers or bonsai. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-12' x 6-10' |
| Acer palmatum 'Sharp's Pygmy' | Sharp's Pygmy Japanese Maple | Dwarf form, green foliage has purple tinge in spring, deep orange to scarlet fall colour. Forms a small rounded tree. Great choice for bonsai or containers. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 4-5' x 3-4' |
| Acer palmatum 'Shindeshojo' | Shindeshojo Japanese Maple | Small leaves emerge as bright fiery red changing to green for the summer. Fall colours are bright oranges and reds. Great choice for bonsai or containers. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-12' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' | Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple | Spring foliage emerges bright red before turning dark red in summer, and bright scarlet in fall. Narrow tree good for smaller spaces. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-8' x 3-4' |
| Acer palmatum 'Suminagashi' | Suminagashi Japanese Maple | Dark purple red foliage in the summer, greener in a hot summer, turning deep crimson in the fall. Vase shaped when young eventually filling out. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-15' x 8-12' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Crimson Queen' | Crimson Queen Wp. Jap. Mpl | Burgundy red in the spring and is known for holding its red colour right through the summer, sometimes fading to reddish green. Fall colour is crimson red. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 4-6' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Emerald Lace' | Emerald Lace Wp. Jap. Mpl. | Extremely fine, disected leaves are lime green in spring, deep green in summer and burgundy in fall, height depends on training. Heat and cold tolerant. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 4-6' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Ever Red' | Ever Red Weeping Jap. Mpl | Finely cut leaves emerge bright red changing to a deep maroon, mid summer may bring a mix of red/ green. Fall colour is a fiery red. Good for containers Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 4-6' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Inabe Shidare' | Inabe Shidare Wp. Jap. Mpl | Very vigorous grower. Pendulous, arching habit. Leaves emerge a deep red and hold their colour well through summer. Fall colour is bright crimson red. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-8' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Orangeola' | Orangeola Wp Jap. Mpl | Outstanding, multi-coloured weeper. New spring growth is bright orange and red. Summer brings shades of red over green. Fall is a fiery orange/red. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 4-6' x 5-7' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Red Dragon' | Red Dragon Wp. Japanese Maple | Very hardy weeping maple. Deep maroon colour last well through the seasons. Fall colour is a deep crimson. Great choice for containers. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 4-6' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Seiryu' | Seiryu Cutleaf Jap. Maple | A true uprgiht dissected Japanese Maple. Bright green foliage turns to purple-red, then brilliant red in fall. Partial shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 10-15' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Tamukeyama' | Tamukeyama Wp. Jap. Mpl | Foliage emerges deep crimson red in spring. Colour lasts well into summer before turning scarlet red for fall. Great choice for containers Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-8' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Tamukeyama' | Tamukeyama Wp. Jap Maple | Foliage emerges deep crimson red in spring. Colour lasts well into summer before turning scarlet red for fall. Great choice for containers Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-8' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Viridis' | Green Weeping Japanese Maple | Bright green spring growth stays green through summer. Lovely shades of yellow and orange in fall. Tips may burn in hot afternoon sun. Partial shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 4-5' x 4-5' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Waterfall' | Waterfall Wp. Japanese Maple | Bright green spring growth stays green through summer. Fall colours of bright yellow and gold. Can grow in full sun but prefers some afternoon shade Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 3-6' x 4-6' |
| Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' | Golden Full Moon Japanese Mpl | Leaves emerge as bright yellow in the spring, chartreuse in the summer. Small, bright red flowers in spring. Fall colours are yellow, orange and sometimes red Partial shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 6-10' x 6-10' |
| Acer shirasawanum 'Moonrise' | Moonrise Japanese Maple | Pink-red spring growth changes to yellow-green for summer. Bright orange to deep red in fall. Good choice for containers Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-10' x 4-8' |
| Acer pseudosieboldianum 'Hasselkus' | Northern Glow Korean Maple | Spreading tree, looks similar to a Japanese Maple, green foliage turns bright red/orange. Sun | 15-20' x 15-24' |