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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.
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Spring leaves emerge bright burgundy. New growth is bright red on top of older burgundy foliage. Fall colors are bright orange and red
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Very narrow, threadlike leaf lobes give the striking foliage of this dense, upright small tree an open, delicate look. Foliage starts out dark black-red in spring, then softens to burgundy or may bronze out with greenish undertones in full sun. Fall color follows with bright red. Unlike many selections with more rounded canopies, this linearilobum Japanese maple maintains a more narrow habit.
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Straplike red leaves account for the name of this vigorous, upright Japanese maple, which means "big red bamboo." Leaves emerge deep purple-red and retain their color well through the summer. In fall, the large leaves with pointed tips brighten to crimson.
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Leaves emerge raspberry red and darken to purple as they elongate. Leaves have twisted lobes with a very thin cream outline. The appearance of reddish new leaves on top of the bronzed interior foliage give the tree a "red smoke" appearance, which is the translation of the name.
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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.'
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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.
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This fine, red laceleaf Japanese maple has bright new growth that softens to a deep red that is less dark than other cultivars. Its color holds well into the summer, gradually turning green-red and a pleasant bronze later in the season. In fall, bright red to crimson blends with a hint of orange on the leaves.
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Large, dark purple-burgundy leaves that are deeply divided create a feathery appearance on this upright small tree. The distinctive leaves, which contrast beautifully with the tree's green bark, turn orange-red in fall.
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This vigorous, deep purple-red Japanese maple resembles 'Bloodgood,' but has better leaf color retention, and the advantage of leafing out two weeks later. A hardy, upright tree with a broad canopy, it makes a striking focal point in the large landscape. In fall, foliage turns dark crimson.
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Sturdy and hardy, this upright, spreading Japanese maple (about 16' tall x 13' wide) produces large, deeply divided leaves of rich purple-red over dark green. Later in summer, foliage goes bronze, then flashes into brilliant orange and reds in fall.
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Bronze-red leaves with red petioles. Leaf veins are lighter red or yellow-green. Fall color is golden giving the cultivar it's name which means "woven with gold strings."
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Kurenai jishi Japanese Maple. A red-leafed variety with growth similar to 'Mikawa yatsubusa' - introduced by Masayoshi Yano, tremendous Japanese Maple authority and author of "Book for Maples".
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Dissectum. Purple-red spring and summer foliage bronzes by early fall. Fall color is bright crimson. Some describe this cultivar as upright, but in our experiences it is spreading to mounding.
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This purple-red laceleaf Japanese maple has long, vigorous new shoots that reach outward like the arms of an octopus and produce a broad dome with an irregular circumference. Its deeply dissected leaves start out bright pink-red, darken to purple-red in early summer and bronze-red by early fall, changing to bright crimson red before leaf drop. Dissectum.0
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Contrasting veins and crumpled margins give the foliage of this semi-upright Japanese maple a distinctive look. In spring, the red leaves display dark purple veins; in summer, the leaves darken to red-purple and veins are less noticeable; in fall, the leaves change to bright oranges and reds.
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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.
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Dissectum. A very finely dissected form similar to 'Red Filigree Lace' but faster growing.
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Extremely finely-cut foliage sets this purple-red laceleaf Japanese maple apart from others. Bright burgundy spring foliage darkens to maroon for summer and then goes vivid red in fall. Although the lacy leaves have a very delicate look, the tree is surprisingly hardy; leaves can burn in full sun or drought, though. 'Red Filigree' grows more slowly than other red laceleafs, but eventually attains a similar size and habit. Dissectum.
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Considered perhaps the darkest of any Japanese maple, this compact, slow-growing tree displays distinctive foliage throughout the growing season. Bright pink-red spring leaves become extremely dark purple-red with green ribs by summer and green by fall. As the season changes, fall colors erupt in oranges and reds. Deeply divided, wrinkled leaves that undulate and curve give the tree a somewhat coarse appearance.
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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.
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Gorgeous dwarf holds red color best throughout season. Leaf colors are similar to 'Bloodgood' but everything is miniaturized. Spring leaves are bright purple-red and darken to rich purple-red. Small leaves are compressed on the stems. Not recommended for zone 5a, might be okay in 5b.
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Light purple-red spring leaves fade to orange-red with green undertones in the summer. Fall color is brilliant reds.
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The deeply divided, large leaves of this vigorous Japanese maple emerge bright purple-red and hold their color well when protected from afternoon sun. Leaves gradually darken to black-red by summer, then go bronzy green-red and bright red for fall. The sturdy, vigorous tree makes a dramatic addition to the landscape. Also known as 'Suminagashi.'
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This laceleaf Japanese maple, named "tribute to the mountain," dates to 1710, but its fine qualities continue to recommend it. Hardy and strongly cascading, it has deep red spring foliage that darkens to purple-red, which holds well through summer even in areas with high temperatures and humidity. Bright red fall color creates a beautiful show. Dissectum.
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This fantastic purple-red upright Japanese maple is our favorite large red cultivar. It has unusual glossy leaves with deeply separated, rolled lobes that look like hands with fingers spread wide. The tree contributes a rich, showy color that lasts through the summer and into fall, when leaves brighten to crimson.
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An outstanding Japanese maple that deserves wider use, this round-topped tree combines spectacular foliage with decorative fruits. Purple-black leaves have greenish undersides, green twigs and gold midveins that provide beautiful contrast. They hold their color nicely all season, then take on bright red to gold in fall. Yellow-green samaras (seed pods) add seasonal interest. Also known as 'Tsukushi gata.'
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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.
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Elegant and uniform, the leaves of this upright, spreading Japanese maple, emerge bright burgundy with yellow veins in spring and darken to purple-red in late spring. Bright chartreuse and pink samaras (seeds) and green bark contrast against the rich foliage, which turns orange and red in fall.
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Hardy, sturdy and wide-spreading, this Japanese maple boasts bright purple-red spring leaves that darken in summer. In sun, leaves become shiny bronze-purple, or they take on more bronze-green in the shade. In fall, flashy crimson prevails.
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The long, almost translucent leaves of this true purple-red Full Moon maple emerge with brilliant shades in spring, soften to purple-green in summer and finish with incredible red in fall. New growth is brighter than the mature foliage, and seed set is abundant.
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