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Spring leaves are light green on red bark! Summer leaves are light green with a cast of orange or pink on yellow-green stems. Fall leaves are yellow on bright red stems. Truly remarkable twig coloring which changes so nicely through the seasons, being most vibrant from late summer through early spring. Better in partial shade.
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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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Peach leaves with green veins and pink throughout in the spring. Green with prominent veination in the summer and vibrant red in the fall.
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The distinctive, variegated leaves of this Japanese maple emerge almost white and pink in spring. As they open and mature, most leaves become predominately green with creamy borders. A random sprinkling of fully green leaves provides contrast among the variegated ones. In fall, foliage turns bright red-orange.
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Gorgeous new cultivar. Red and dark burgundy reticulated leaves that are less susceptible to burn. Think of this as a 'Purple Ghost' with much better color and less finicky.
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Bright pink, apricot, rose and cream color tones in spring. A reticulated leaf which displays most color in partial shade. Summer colors of rosey-green are highlighted by colorful peach and pink new growth.
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Selected for its rough, corky bark, this unique, green leaf Japanese maple gradually develops creases, cracks and other irregularities as it matures. The vigorous, upright tree makes an interesting bonsai specimen. Small to medium green leaves change to rich yellow-gold in fall.
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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.
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Interesting variegation and varied leaf shape distinguish this slow-growing, upright Japanese maple. Light green new leaves emerge with lipstick red margins; as the basic leaf color turns bluish-green, the margins fade to creamy white with a pink-orange blush. Leaf shapes vary too: some are slender and uniform; others are contorted and wider. Fall produces a bright orange and gold display.
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Spectacular seasonal colors make this small tree highly desirable. Leaf color starts out light yellow-green with a pink flush, then changes to green for summer and takes on a very bright yellow in fall. Shoots and young branches brighten up the winter landscape with striking lemon to apricot-yellow bark. Also known as 'Biho' and 'Bihoo.'
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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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A shrubby form with bright purple-red spring foliage and bronze summer color.
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Consistent variegation decorates the large, light green to light brown (and all the colors between), deeply divided leaves of this small, upright broad Japanese maple. One of the best reticulated varieties, it can show so many colors at one time, especially in the spring and early summer. Foliage turns golden orange in fall. Also know as 'Elmwoodie' and 'Elmwoodii.'
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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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Selected for its deep orange fall color, this sturdy, hardy Japanese maple is truly the jewel its name suggests. Crisp and glossy, medium-size green leaves have wide, triangular lobes that radiate out in an attractive display.
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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.
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The name of this upright, bushy Japanese maple means "beautiful color," an apt reference to the look of the small green leaves accented with pink and white variegation along their edges. Leaves become more green with white edging as they age, and have yellow and orange fall colors.
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One of the only mounding (weeping) cultivars that is not a laceleaf. Yellow-green spring leaves turn green by summer. Fall color is reds and oranges. Juvenile braches are slightly upright, then weep downward as they age.
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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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We purchased this variety because of the supposed yellow-and-green striped bark. Well it does have some, you just have to look for it! Green leaves with yellow fall color, also a nice narrow upright form.
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Each small green leaf of this upright Japanese maple has white veins and looks like a "little snowflake," which is the translation of the name. A promising new cultivar.
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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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Subspecies of Acer palmatum (Acer palmatum ssp. Matsumurae) native to Japanese forests. Large green leaves turn to bronze, then red, then orange and yellow in the fall.
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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.
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Distinguished by dramatic variegation and deeply divided, narrow leaf lobes, this hardy, bushy Japanese maple deserves a prime location. If sited in full sun, spring leaves will display creamy veins against a purple background; with less sun, green veins stand out against a bright pink background. Regardless, the incredibly showy variegation lasts well into summer, and in fall, bright orange leaves contrast the green veins.
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Tiny leaves are peach-colored in spring and lemon in summer. Brilliant crimson fall color. Winter twigs have red highlights.
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This unique Japanese maple, first recorded in 1704, has three distinctive qualities. Its rich green leaf lobes curl and roll upward to almost form tapering tubes. The distinctly vase-like form has contrasting features: a sturdy, erect stature with compact clusters of leaves and delicate twigs. Finally, the fall foliage can become such an intense yellow as to be nearly fluorescent.
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Variegated strawberries and cream as the name suggests. Purple-red and burgundy color are contrasted by light pink and cream color tone reticulated leaves. A nice open growth habit exposes colors of interior leaves as well.
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Leaves emerge with orange and red highlights before they turn green. The very clean green leaves have red petioles. Fall colors are vibrant reds and yellows.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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This unusual green Japanese maple has an incredibly pendulous habit, with slender, weeping shoots growing as much as six feet a year! Trained to a desired height, the selection cascades much more intensely than 'Jiro shidare,' which used to be considered the most remarkable weeping broadleaf. Palm-shaped spring leaves emerge yellow-green, change to dark green during summer, and end with orange to red in fall. This is likely the same as 'Ryusen'.
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The light green leaves of this small, slow-growing Japanese maple display attractive variegation throughout the growing season. In spring, buttery margins and pink highlights grace the leaves; in summer, the variegation becomes gold or yellow. In fall, the two-tone effect bursts back with a blend of yellow and orange. Protection from hot afternoon sun assures optimal health.
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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."
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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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Perfect for bonsai and growing in containers. Small green leaves and dwarf rounded canopy make this tree look great even without trimming or training. Fall colors are orange to red.
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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.
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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.
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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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A columnar Japanese maple with bright green twigs and small leaves. New to the market, if left to grow on it's own will be very narrow.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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