All Japanese Maples are loosely placed in one of the following groups.  The groups are defined by leaf shape, that is the preponderance of leaves of one shape on an adult plant and in the case of the Dwarf group they are defined by the ultimate height of the plant.

AMOENUM GROUP - Leaf lobes shallowly to moderately divided up to two-thirds of the to the leaf base.

PALMATUM GROUP - Leaf lobes moderately to deeply divided, two-thirds to three-quarters of the way to the to the leaf base.

MATSUMURAE GROUP - Leaf lobes very deeply divided, more than three-quarters of the way to the leaf base.

LINEARILOBUM GROUP - Leaf lobes narrow, strap-like, divided to the leaf base.

DISSECTUM GROUP - Leaf lobes very deeply divided and deeply dissected into sub-lobes.

DWARF GROUP - Cultivars whose mature height does not usually exceed 6'.

OTHER GROUP - Cultivars that cannot be placed in any of the above groups.

Not enough can be said about the value of the Japanese Maple to modern landscape design. As we move towards smaller gardens and become more refined and discriminating in our choice of plants, it is only natural to "discover" the centuries old mainstay of the oriental garden. Beautiful in so many ways, and in so many seasons! Acer palmatum and its cultivars are hardy to -20°F, (USDA Zone 5). They perform fully and with ease through Zone 8. For Zones 9 and above, you may not experience the dramatic fall foliage coloration, but with proper cultivation and care, the trees can be grown with great success still providing their character to your landscape. Please note: In areas with prolonged hot spells, some afternoon shade is advisable.
 

51051 Acer palmatum ‘Aekan le’s’ — 10?’, LINEARLOBUM, red. A very nice new cultivar from Japan. Dark purple black foliage and stems on a shrub form like ‘Red Pygmy’ but more horizontal. Give full sun. Can you resist this? 1-2’ $49.95 50995 Acer palmatum ‘Aka Hosada’ — 8’, LINEARILOBUM, red. Well saturated red bamboo like foliage on dark red stems that turns a glowing crimson in fall. The form is more upright and columnar than umbrella shaped which gives it more interest for smaller places. Nice. 3-4’ $69.95, 4-5’ $114.95 Acer ‘Akaji nishiki’ — See ‘Seigai’. 50322 Acer palmatum ‘Aka kawa hime’ — 7-10’, PALMATUM, green. A dwarf ‘Sango Kaku’, having bright green leaves in the summer that turn golden in the fall with the coral bark. Perfect for small gardens. 1-2’ $29.95, 3-4’ $65.95 51100 Acer palmatum ‘Akane’ — 12’, PALMATUM, green. Interesting light orange leaves with yellow-gold veins in the spring then brightening to a red with yellow-gold veins and then a clear yellow darkening to green! Its small leaves make it a good bonsai subject. 2-3’ $79.95 50173 Acer palmatum ‘Akegarasu’ —16-19’,MATSUMURAE, red. An upright, open branching, large leafed shrub. The deep purple-red to black-red leaves turn bronze in late summer. It is a strong, upright broad topped tree and a good choice for landscape use. 4-5’ $89.95 50277 Acer palmatum ‘Akita yatsubusa’ — 3-6’, DWARF, green. This robust dwarf with small, deeply divided leaves has dark brown shoots. When they first appear, the young leaves are a pink-red, turning yellow green before becoming green for the summer. The fall color is a vivid orange red. This is a reliable, hardy cultivar which forms a dense, round shrub, great for small gardens, containers, or bonsai. 2-3’ $69.95, 4-5’ $114.95 50377 Acer palmatum ‘Alpenweiss’ — 6-12’, PALMATUM, variegated. This is a new introduction from Holland. It is more open than ‘Butterfly’ with similar foliage. We need to grow it a while to know its height. It seems as though it will be shorter than ‘Butterfly’, making it good for our smaller gardens and for pot culture. 3-4’ $59.95, 4-5’ $89.95 51077 Acer palmatum ‘Amber Ghost’ — 8’, PALMATUM, variegated. A vigorous entry in the "Ghost" series with larger leaves than most. The apricot-amber blush in the new foliage gives it it’s name. The light and dark green reticulated leaves of summer are also eye-catching, as are the red and orange fall leaves. 2-3’ $69.95 Acer palmatum ‘Angustilobum’ — See A. p. ‘Atrolineare’ 50158 Acer palmatum ‘Ao kanzashi’ — 12-18’, PALMATUM, variegated. Very narrow, vase shaped tree. New leaves are light green with a little creamy variegation; mature leaves are dark green with delicate variegation blended. Fall colors are a beautiful orange-gold. 4-5’ $79.95, 6-7’ $149.95 Acer ‘Ao shime-no-uchi’ — See ‘Shinobuga oka.’ 50378 Acer palmatum ‘Ao shime-no-uchi shidare’ — 7-10’, LINEARILOBUM, green. This is a deep green variety that turns yellow to deep gold in fall. Unlike other linearilobums this plant has arching branches giving it a nice rounded habit. 1-2’ $44.95, 3-4’ $59.95, 5-6’ $119.95 50202 Acer palmatum ‘Aoba jo’ — 2-3’, DWARF, green. A most interesting dwarf with captivating blue-green leaves. This color is different from the typical Japanese maple. Good for the rock garden or any place where you want a small captivating, exceptional maple. A good candidate for bonsai. #1 $29.95 50247 Acer palmatum ‘Aocha nishiki’ — 7-10’, AMOENUM, variegated. Syn.. ‘Seicha nishiki.’ This petite Japanese maple will eventually make a short, broad tree in the garden. The delicate green foliage occasionally shows variegation of creamy-yellow, either on a small part of one leaf to almost the entire leaf. Excellent in a container on a patio where a less vigorous tree would be appreciated. 3-4’ $49.95, 4-5’ $99.95 50024 Acer palmatum ‘Aoyagi’ — 16-22’. PALMATUM, green. Syn. ‘Ukon.’ If you like the fresh green of a mountain meadow, this cultivar is for you. The leaves are typical palmatum type and are luscious green. The real bonus is the green stems of ‘Aoyagi’ are as green as the foliage. Plant this with red stemmed ‘Sango Kaku,’ and you will have a sight to behold. In the winter, when all else is dreary, the show of the red and green is outstanding. 1-2’ $29.95, 3-4’ $59.95 50160 Acer palmatum ‘Arakawa’ — 13-20’, PALMATUM, green. Also known as ‘Nishiki sho’ which means "rough bark maple." Especially desirable for bonsai as its rough, corky bark makes the tree appear especially old. The leaves are green and of the typical palmate shape. It will eventually grow to over 15’. 2-3’ $49.95, 5-6’ $129.95 50333 Acer palmatum ‘Aratama’ — 2-6’, DWARF, red. A good dwarf shrub and one of the few dwarfs with showy red foliage, varying from a brick-red to a light purple-red. Base of the leaves is a strong green which often shows through, adding an interesting two tone effect. Slow growing to 3’ in ten years. Takes full sunlight very well. 2-3’ $49.95 50408 Acer palmatum ’Ariadne’ — 7-9’, MATSUMURAE, green. This fashionista is on top of every season with some eye catching feature. Leaves emerge, with copious silver hairs over cream with pink margins. They then mature through pink and red colorations to dark green with a red to burgundy flush. Ariadne then heralds the fall with yellow to red fall foliage contrasting her dark stems. A lovely addition to our selection. Can you keep up with her costume changes? 3-4’ $59.95 50025 Acer palmatum ‘Asahi zuru’ — 13-20’, PALMATUM, variegated. Variegation on the leaves of this cultivar is more dependable than many others. The white markings are clearly defined and often unfold into pink tones on new spring growth. Sometimes leaves will be speckled with pink or white. Upright, vase-shaped growth. 3-4’ $45.95, 4-5’ $89.95 50231 Acer palmatum ‘Atrolineare’ — 8-14’, LINEARILOBUM, red. Syn. ‘Scolopendrifolium rubrum.’ A red leaved form of the famous, narrow leaved cultivar. It has great red color in spring and the earlier part of summer, then it turns to a bronze-green with red. When autumn arrives, it turns back to deep red. 2-3’ $39.95, 3-4’ $75.95, 4-5' $99.95, 5-6’ $119.95 50089 Acer palmatum ‘Attraction’ — 20-36’, PALMATUM, red. Syn. ‘Superbum.’ Deep maroon foliage holds its color through summer but will burn in the hot sun. A vigorous and hardy grower which would be a very good choice for your permanent landscaping plans. 1-2’ $59.95, 2-3’ $49.95, 3-4’ $59.95 50955 Acer palmatum ‘Autumn Fire’ — 6-8’, DISSECTUM, green. This dissectum is semi-upright and the new foliage is green edged with pink and then as the name suggests it is bright red in fall color. Introduced in 1996 by Dell’s Japanese Maple Nursery. 2-3’ $49.95 50028 Acer palmatum ‘Azuma murasaki’ — 12-18’, MATSUMURAE, red. The handsome hues of this maple contrast well with other red-leaved forms. There is a slight purple cast to the red, with an undertone of green showing through. Midsummer, the leaves become deep green with a reddish tone. Rapid early growth, developing into a round topped form. Outside limbs appear to have a cascading shape with maturity on this sparsely branched, shrubby tree. 3-4’ $69.95, 4-5’ $89.95 51078 Acer palmatum ‘Baby Ghost’ — 6’, PALMATUM, variegated. A cultivar with more red and purple than others of this series. It has prominently reticulated leaves. We particularly like the way it holds its leaves, each in it’s own space without drooping. 1-2’ $49.95, 2-3’ $65.95, 3-4’ $75.95 50166 Acer palmatum ‘Baldsmith’ — 5-10’, DISSECTUM, red. A finely dissected maple with unusually colored leaves, light orange-red instead of the usual dark red of most of the red cultivars. #1 $32.95, 2-3’ $44.95, 4-5’ $114.95 50127 Acer palmatum ‘Beni fushigi’ — 12-24’, MATSUMURAE, red. First listed and available to the public through our nursery; this is a must for your garden. If intense red is what you seek, this magnificent tree will fit the bill! It has deeply cut leaves which give the tree an unusual and wonderfully lacy look. 2-3’ $69.95 51033 Acer palmatum ‘Beni gasa’— 12-15’, PALMATUM, red. A cultivar similar to ‘Kinran’ with slightly larger leaves with conspicuous, sharply pointed teeth on a horizontal branching plant. Very nice red, orange and yellow fall color. 1-2’ $35.95, 2-3’ $45.95 50128 Acer palmatum ‘Beni hime’ — 3’, DWARF, red. One of the smallest forms of A. palmatum, this is a wonderful and rare cultivar. The fingernail-sized red foliage makes the plant especially good for bonsai, and the tree makes an unusual item in the garden. Most maples have large foliage displays that can only be made small with trimming. This is a cultivar that stays tight in growth habit, yet it can be very vigorous, making an excellent specimen plant quickly. It’s a great container plant or a focal point in a garden of miniatures! 1-2’ $49.95, 2-3’ $79.95 50111 Acer palmatum ‘Beni hoshi’ — 3-6’, DWARF, green. We are told that this new introduction is absolutely perfect for container and bonsai growing. It is a slow growing, dwarf maple that has red star like foliage that emerges in the spring, changing to dark green in the summer. The fall color is yellow and gold. #1 $19.95, 1-2’ $39.95 50021 Acer palmatum ‘Beni kagami’ — 24’, MATSUMURAE, red. A strong growing red form that develops a spreading, graceful structure. The leaves divided into 7-9 deep lobes emerge orange-red to purplish-red in the spring. The amount of red is affected by the amount of shade the tree receives. In deep shade leaves will have green overtones. A vigorous grower when young, it might need trimming to keep it checked if a tighter structure is desired as it matures. 4-5’ $79.95 50203 Acer palmatum ‘Beni kawa’ — 9-12’, PALMATUM, green. "Sensational" describes this terrific maple! The new bark is coral to salmon-red adding interest to the winter landscape. This artistic cultivar is full and twiggy, and with its bright branches, will be seen from a great distance, allowing this tree to be effectively used to draw the eye to a desired area. Summer dresses the tree in dense foliage of true green, sometimes lightly edged with red tints. Along with this, the bark changes to a yellowish color. 3-4’ $69.95 50131 Acer palmatum ‘Beni komachi’ — 6-9’, MATSUMURAE, red. The leaves are quite unusual on this brilliantly colored dwarf. Each curly, 5-lobed leaf is separated entirely to the center. New foliage quickly turns intense bright crimson. As the leaf matures, the color darkens and older foliage is greenish-red. The margins remain edged in crimson, which is delicately woven along the toothed rim, giving the appearance of a lace work border. Beautiful! Fall colors are scarlet. Rare in cultivation. 2-3’ $49.95 50113 Acer palmatum ‘Beni kumo-no-su’ — 5-8’, DISSECTUM, red. This new introduction is similar to ‘Red Filigree Lace’, both having a very similar leaf form and cut. However, this cultivar, after opening red in the spring, changes to a reddish- bronze in the summer and a fiery crimson in the fall. We are told that this variety may be stronger and more vigorous than ‘Red Filigree Lace’. #1 $39.95. 1-2’ $49.95 50161 Acer palmatum ‘Beni maiko’ — 5-10’, PALMATUM, red. The name means "a red-haired dancing girl," an apt description for this fine cultivar as it sways in a gentle breeze. The leaves are small, brilliant scarlet and irregular in shape. At maturity they fade into pinkish red with an undertone of green to blue-green. A dense, dwarf tree, with a shrubby habit that grows wider than tall. 2-3’ $49.95 50258 Acer palmatum ‘Beni otake’ — 24’, LINEARILOBUM, red. An outstanding newer form of A. palmatum. It is an attractive, upright-grower, with a bamboo-like appearance. For grace and beauty in your landscape, this purple-red, narrow-leaved cultivar is perfect. Suitable for small gardens. 1-2’ $49.95, 3-4’ $59.95, 6-7’ $139.95 50121 Acer palmatum ‘Beni shi en’ — 10-15’, MATSUMURAE, variegated. An exceptional, patented plant from Harold Johnston with straplike, deeply divided leaves. The new foliage has a rosy-bronze cast that lasts for quite awhile before becoming a soft green, edged with white in summer. The second flush of rosy-bronze growth unfolds atop the slightly variegated leaves of summer and creates a sight to behold! (Patentened?) #1 $39.95, 2-3’ $45.95, 3-4’ $59.95 50076 Acer palmatum ‘Beni shichihenge’ — 10- 12’, PALMATUM, variegated. Narrow, upright, twiggy growing, this shrubby cultivar has spectacular deep coral foliage, with green and white variegation! The pink-orange color tones are unlike those of any other cultivar. Branch tips and leaf petioles are red, further enhancing the play of colors. It is a real beauty! 3-4’ $69.95, 6-7’ $139.95 50112 Acer palmatum ‘Beni shigitatsu sawa’ — 9-12’, PALMATUM, variegated. This tree is known for its most unusual foliage, a combination of a dark reddish-green, pink and white. A very beautiful, small tree with deeply incised palmate leaves. #1 $19.95, 2-3’ $49.95, 3-4’ $65.95, 4-5’ $99.95 50175 Acer palmatum ‘Beni tsukasa’ — 10-15’, PALMATUM, red. What a lovely little cultivar for containers and small landscapes! The color variations are remarkable, ranging from yellow-red or peach to pink with green tones. Better yet, in summer, the foliage darkens and leaves take on some variegation. A slender, densely branched, willowy, small tree. 2-3’ $39.95, 3-4’ $59.95, 4-5’ $89.95 50169 Acer palmatum ‘Beni ubi gohon’ — 10’, LINEARLOBUM, red. The linearlobum group of maples is distinguished by the long, narrow leaf lobes which are often cut completely to the base of the leaf. Green forms are likened to bamboo in their light, delicate appearance. This unique form with red leaves becomes a small, shrubby bamboo look-alike for landscape or container. 2-3’ $55.95, 3-4’ $69.95, 4-5’ $89.95 50393 Acer palmatum ‘Berrima Bridge’ — 8-16’. DISSECTUM, green. So many leaves on Japanese maples fade from their showy spring colors, but this one emerges green and then takes on soft shades of coppery green to deep bronze for the summer, very unusual for a dissectum. In fall the colors slowly deepen until they become an intense red. A seedling selected from a nursery of the same name in New South Wales Australia. 2-3’ $69.95 51022 Acer palmatum ‘Berry Dwarf’— 2-5’, DWARF, green. Wide spreading, low dwarf shrub with large bronze-green leaves. Leaves unfurl a light apple green and become bronze in summer. A strong and bushy grower for a dwarf. In 10 years it has a spread of 9’ and a height of 3’. 3-4’ $84.95 50997 Acer palmatum ‘Bewley’s Red’ — 5’, DISSECTUM, red. An Austrailian introduction with an upright habit rather than the usual pendulous dissectum habit. Red in spring, dark green in summer and red orange in fall. 2-3’ $59.95 51172 Acer palmatum ‘Bi ho’ — 10-12’, PALMATUM, green. This French introduction has pink-flushed light yellow-green new leaves, becoming green in summer and bright yellow, tinged with red in fall. its winter interest is outstanding for its color of orange to apricot-yellow! I’m sure you are already thinking of planting it with ‘Sango Kaku’ and ‘Aoyagi’ in a part of the garden you can see from your favorite reading chair! 1-2’ $59.95 50029 Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ — 30’, PALMATUM, red. The deepest red leaf color of the palmatum type cultivars envelops this upright, vigorous tree, presenting a display second to none. ‘Bloodgood’ is especially fine in holding its color into late summer when so many of the others turn green. Then there’s ‘Bloodgood’ in the fall--the fire-red color defies description! Wait, there’s winter, the bark is black-red, and in the proper setting, looks absolutely elegant. 3-4’ $65.95, 4-5’ $89.95 Acer palmatum ‘Bonfire’ — See ‘Segai’ 50072 Acer palmatum ‘Boskoop Glory’ — 18-24’, PALMATUM, red. This strong growing tree will form a round canopy as it matures. Its striking, wine red foliage holds up well through the summer and becomes more intense in the fall. It’s a very dependable choice to mix into the large garden or use as a small shade tree in a cozy area. 1-2’ $34.95, 2-3’ $49.95, 3-4’ $59.95, 4-5’ $79.95 50122 Acer palmatum ‘Brandt’s Dwarf’ — 3’, DWARF, red. This unusual dwarf tree makes an ideal specimen tree or container tree. Dark, rusty-rose leaves burst forth in the spring and then, with the heat of summer, the leaves turn to a bluish green. The second growth in early summer repeats the rusty-rose color, then turning to a beautiful tan and ultimately to green. The combination of rose, tan and green is uniquely beautiful. Fall color is burnt-crimson. 1-2’ $69.95 51111 Acer palmatum ‘Briella’s Broom’ — A brand new release from New England. Strong growing broom with dark red spring and summer foliage. Fall color is crimson. A bit stronger grower than ‘Shaina’. Appears to handle ‘wet feet better than most other brooms. It looks like a winner. 1-2’ $39.95, 2-3’ $79.95 50248 Acer palmatum ‘Brocade’ — 8-10’, DISSECTUM, red. The distinctions between one red dissectum and the next are difficult to verbally convey. Here goes, leaves of this variety are finely dissected like ‘Ornatum’. Unlike many of the reds that try to out do each other to the black end of the spectrum, ‘Brocade’ is a brighter red and holds this color nearly through summer, at which point it deepens to a pleasant bronze color. In fall this variety turns brilliant red crimsons and oranges. In maturity these specimens will be wider than tall. 1-2’ $44.95, 2-3’ $69.95 51031 Acer palmatum ‘Bronzewing’ — 8’, DISSECTUM, red. This is an old Australian cultivar with light bronze to green-bronze foliage all summer and then the fall color is a bright yellow. 1-2’ $55.95, 2-3’ $69.95 50031 Acer palmatum ‘Burgundy Lace’ — 18’, MATSUMURAE, red. Wonderfully graceful and heavily branched, this smaller growing tree develops a full canopy, accented by beautiful, wide sweeping limb tips. Wine red leaves are deeply cut, nearly to the center of the leaf. Does best if planted with protection from harshest sun and winds. 4-5’ $89.95, 5-6’ $119.95 50032 Acer palmatum ‘Butterfly’ — 12’, MATSUMURAE, variegated. An extremely choice and popular cultivar with a stiffly upright growth habit. Tiny, irregularly shaped leaves are bluish-green with cream markings, accented with pink. Vigorous, vase shaped with many twiggy branches. A very outstanding cultivar. 2-3’ $49.95, 3-4’ $59.95, 4-5’ $99.95 50971 Acer palmatum ‘Caperci’s Dwarf’ — 5’, AMOENUM, green. New leaves on this cultivar are coral-pink, maturing to light green in late spring. In youth this plant has an open structure that matures to a more dense, shrub-like tree shape. A beautiful small grower for shade near an entryway or other small area. 2-3’ $44.95, 3-4’ $55.95 50242 Acer palmatum ‘Chitose yama’ — 12’, MATSUMURAE, red. First described in 1882, this form is a perfect vintage Japanese Maple with its Burgundy foliage and cascading habit. The broad, seven-lobed leaves are serrate and color well with some sun. Summer foliage mellows to a bronzy green and fall promises colors of bright crimson. Its slow growth insures a strong, picturesque cultivar that won’t outgrow its space. Often used in containers and for bonsai. 3-4’ $49.95 51036 Acer palmatum ‘Chizome’ — 12’, MATSUMURAE, green. An old variety with an upright habit and a dainty look and somewhat rounded leaves that turn a bright yellow in fall. 2-3’ $65.95 50074 Acer palmatum ‘Coonara Pygmy’ — 3-6’, DWARF, green. This fine plant from a witch’s broom found in The Land Down Under has pleasing, bright green leaves that begin in spring with a golden cast and end in fall a deep pink-red. It grows into and rounded bush with dense, twiggy branches. This has to be the perfect choice for container culture, a rock garden, or bonsai. As is the case with most witch’s brooms, it’s difficult to propagate. 1-2’ $32.95, 2-3’ $44.95 50081 Acer palmatum ‘Coral Magic’ — 6’, DWARF, green. Wow, spring comes forth with a vengeance when this plant starts to leaf out. Coral red new growth will stop you and traffic in its tracks! Its growth matures to a lovely green in summer, followed by shades of orange in fall. A great small tree for those that "must have it." It can fit in nearly anywhere. #1 $19.95 50413 Acer palmatum ‘Coral Pink’ — 6’, DWARF, green. This slow-growing upright has a great deal of seasonal interest. It emerges in spring with bright coral-pink foliage that becomes pale yellow with a pink edge and then turns light green with gray-green mottled variegation in early summer. Afternoon sun protection should be provided in warmer climates. Because of its low chlorophyll count, it can be difficult to propagate. It is well worth waiting to find. 2-3’ $49.95 50084 Acer palmatum ‘Corallinum’ — 6-12’, AMOENUM, green. Perhaps one of the most talked about maples with its unique, spectacular peach-pink spring leaves. This glorious foliage slowly matures in summer into an enjoyable apple green. In the fall it turns deep red. A great plant for the smaller garden, it makes a slow growing, twiggy shrub. Very Special! 2-3’ $59.95 51112 Acer palmatum ‘Crimson Carol’ — MATSUMURAE, red. Its lime green stems set off the fine toothed, deeply cut lobes that give this plant a feathery look and in fall with its glowing orange over yellow foliage is truly spectacular. Upright growth habit. 3-4’ $49.95 50301 Acer palmatum ‘Crimson Prince’ — 24’, PALMATUM, red. Upright-arching and spreading form. Introduced as an improved seedling of ‘Bloodgood’. ‘Crimson Prince’ has deeper purple-red summer color, red fall color, better winter hardiness and faster growth. 2-3’ $49.95 50033 Acer palmatum ‘Crimson Queen’ — 5-10’, DISSECTUM, red. ‘Crimson Queen’ is famous for its ability to hold its deep red leaf color through the summer. Most other cultivars of the red dissectum types will turn to shades of bronze-green in the summer months. Each leaf is deeply cut into narrow lobes which themselves are finely toothed. In the fall, it displays a blaze of bright, crimson red. 2-3’ $59.95, 3-4’ $135.95 51079 Acer palmatum ‘Cynthia’s Crown Jewel’ — 4’, Dwarf, green. Slow-growing, compact little tree that is similar to ‘Sharp’s Pygmy’, but with smaller leaves with narrow lobes. It is pale yellow and pink in spring to orange and then green for summer. 2-3’ $69.95 50973 Acer palmatum ‘Dark Straw’ — 8’, DISSECTUM, red. A semi dwarf, this lace leaf grows 4-6’’ a year. Its red foliage and mounding habit remind us of a dark haystack. A very new cultivar, as we see this tree grow we will fill out its description. #1 $44.95 50026 Acer palmatum ‘Deshojo’ — 12’, PALMATUM, red. A rare form of palmatum whose new spring growth of fire-pink leaves is outstanding. The small leaves are delicate green in summer. ‘Deshojo’ will form an upright, shrubby tree of graceful habit. Outstanding as a companion plant of ornamental value in a small garden. 3-4’ $49.95 51125 Acer palmatum ‘Diana’ — 5', DWARF, Green. Small green leafed cultivar with outstanding fall color of golds and oranges. Should be excellent for bonsai. This small tree has great potential. 2-3’ $72.95 50035 Acer palmatum ‘Dissectum Nigrum’ — 7-10’, DISSECTUM, red. Syn. ‘Everred’ dissectum. The outstanding feature of this laceleaf maple is the silvery down that covers the new leaves as they unfold in spring. Once out, leaves exhibit deep red shades that hold well into summer, giving ‘Everred’ its name. This popular form grows into a beautiful, weeping mound, the outstanding habit for which Japanese maples are famous. Excellent for use as a container plant. #1 $19.95, 2-3’ $59.95 50414 Acer palmatum ‘Dr. Seuss’ — 8’, PALMATUM, green. There goes my favorite descriptor for A. p. ‘Shishigashira’! This plant is really nothing like ‘Shishigashira,’ however it is equally unusual. The foliage is small, alternatively flat, scrunched, or sickle shaped. Elongated, deeply cut lobes on some leaves and more normal foliage the next petiole over gives this plant a slightly disheveled look. Of great interest, this is a plant worthy of your attention and garden space! 2-3’ $45.95, 3-4’ $59.95 50362 Acer palmatum ’Eagle’s Claw’ — 5-9’, DISSECTUM, green. This small, shrubby, slow growing tree has deeply dissected leaves that curve down on the ends reminiscent of an eagle’s claw. Fall color is a vibrant yellow. This tree would be especially well suited for bonsai culture. 2-3’ $49.95 50250 Acer palmatum ‘Elegans’ — 12’. Syn. ‘Septemlobum Elegans.’ Thick branches support seven lobed leaves which emerge olive with brown margins and mature to a darker green. The 7 lobes of the leaves are separated entirely to the center, widely spaced, and distinctly serrated. Fall color is a brilliant orange tinted with red. 3-4’ $49.95, 4-5’ $79.95 50974 Acer palmatum ‘Elizabeth’ — 6’, DWARF, red. Habit like Acer campestre this cultivar will grow into a dense upright shrub. The ‘Burgundy Lace’ red foliage clothing the branches starts out bright pink-red changing to a purple-red as it matures. The color contrast on a branch is just eye catching! Holds its color nicely right up to the fall when it becomes vivid red. 2-3’ $44.95, 4-5’ $114.95 50379 Acer palmatum ‘Elmwoodii’ — 8-10’, ?, green. This is a new upright growing maple that has lime-green leaves in spring turning to moss green in summer and then to yellow and orange in the fall. 2-3’ $39.95, 3-4’ $55.95, 4-5’ $79.95 50323 Acer palmatum ‘Emerald Lace’ — 5-10’, DISSECTUM, green. A vigorous grower, this finely cut, brightly green lace leaf amazingly turns lovely shades of red in the fall. (The green leaf varieties will usually turn yellow-orange.) A beautiful selection in all seasons. 3-4’ $59.95 50293 Acer palmatum ‘Emperor I’ — 24’, PALMATUM, red. An exceptional cultivar that is a must for those needing a tough Japanese Maple. Very similar to the old favorite, ‘Bloodgood,’ except that it leafs out in the spring about two weeks later, making it an excellent tree in areas with a late frost. The very dark red leaf lasts throughout the season; in fall the leaves turn a fiery crimson. 3-4’ $55.95 50943 Acer palmatum ‘Englishtown’ — 6’, DWARF, red. Gregory says this plant is "like a cross between ‘Pixie’ and ‘Shaina’ but differs in it’s fastigiate growth." What more could one want. 2-3’ $49.95 50940 Acer palmatum ‘Enkan’ — 8-10’, LINEARILOBUM, red. Similar in habit to ‘Ko to no ito’. That alone would make me want this plant! It also is the darkest red throughout the growing season of any of the linear type maples and turns orange in the fall. I can’t think of anything more I would want in a Japanese maple. 2-3’ $49.95 50998 Acer palmatum ‘Ever Autumn’ — 6-12’, PALMATUM, green. This is another cultivar that was a chance seedling that caught the discerning eye of Don Heims of Terra Nova Nursery. It is upright growing with rich green leaves during the growing season and turning glorious yellows, oranges, and red in fall. 4-5’ $119.95 Acer palmatum ‘Everred’ — See ‘Dissectum Nigrum.’ 51037 Acer palmatum ‘Fairy Hair’ — 3’, DWARF, green. This plant grows less than 1" per year. Very fine thin segmented threadlike leaves. A well named unique maple introduced by Buchholz & Buchholz Nursery in Gaston, Oregon. #1 $65.95 50338 Acer palmatum ‘Fall’s Fire’ — 18’, PALMATUM, green. Vigorous, upright tree with yellow-green new growth and spectacular yellow, orange and red colors in the fall. 3-4’ $75.95 50302 Acer palmatum ‘Fascination’ — 16’, MATSUMURAE, green. Upright and rounded growth habit, and the broadest of dark green leaves, almost like A. japonicum ‘Aconitifolium.’ These very green, seven-lobed leaves are edged with large narrow teeth. The bark too has something to offer: green with some white striations. Fall color is orange. 3-4’ $59.95 50036 Acer palmatum ‘Filigree’ — 5-10’, DISSECTUM, green. This is an outstanding dissected maple. Light, yellow-green leaves of extremely delicate texture are flecked with minute speckles of cream and pale gold. Like most dissectums, the growth is pendulous. Densely branched and easy to grow. 1-2’ $39.95, 2-3’ $49.95 50948 Acer palmatum ‘Fireball’ — 5’, DWARAF, red. This cultivar has small, five-lobed leaves that are deeply divided. It came from a witches’-broom found by David Verkade of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. A nice plant for any collection. #1 $19.95 50011 Acer palmatum ‘Fireglow’ — 15’, PALMATUM, red. The leaves on this cultivar are very much like the name. They are an intense wine-red that holds up well in summer. This is an attractive, slow growing tree that has an upright growth habit. 1-2’ $29.95, 3-4’ $75.95 50045 Acer palmatum ‘First Ghost’ — 13’, matsumure, variegated. This is a sport of ‘Beni shigitatsu sawa’ with the same deeply cut leaf lobes and the wavy margins. Pale cream ground with dark green veins and pink tinged edges give the foliage a truly ghostly appearance. Give a shady location. 1-2’ $29.95, 2-3’ $32.95 50368 Acer palmatum ‘Fjellheim’ — 3-5’, PALMATUM, green. This spectacular dwarf keeps the bright red stems and leaf characteristics of its parent, ‘Sango Kaku,’ but it forms a much more compact and upright plant. A good choice where a mass of coral stems will brighten the winter scene. Will do well in a container. 1-2’ $39.95, 2-3’ $79.95 50100 Acer palmatum ‘Flavescens’ — 5-10’, DISSECTUM, green. A beautiful yellow-green lace leaf cultivar. As summer progresses, the leaves darken. Fall leaves turn yellow, sometimes tinged with orange. The pendulous habit will produce a cascading form that can reach 9’ in width. 2-3’ $39.95 51113 Acer palmatum ‘Fugiyama’ — 10-12’, AMOENUM, green. The very rich deep green, perfectly shaped leaves each have their own space to show off at their best. Add to that, they do not burn easily. The fall oranges and yellows will lure you from across the garden. 1-2’ $39.95 51163 Acer palmatum ‘Fukin agashi’ — 5’, DWARF, green. This is a particularly fine dwarf linearilobum that should be very popular for that special "show off" place in the garden. Its feathery green narrow lobed leaves give this plant a graceful aspect. 2-3’ $79.95 Return to Plant List  Top of Page  Home JUNE 2012