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ACER PALMATUM - G THROUGH L Spring 2009
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.
The summer leaf color will be noted after the group designation. 50037 Acer palmatum ‘Garnet’ — 10-12', DISSECTUM, red. Syn. ‘Dissectum Garnet.’ An introduction from Holland. Well named, its color is the same as the precious gemstone garnet, and it holds very well through the summer. ‘Garnet’ forms a large mound of delicate foliage. It is strong growing and a very durable landscape plant. Fades if it gets dry. 1-2' $39.95, 2-3' $54.95 50380 Acer palmatum ‘Geisha’ — DWARF, green. 3-4'. Yes, it’s tiny! And unusual! Perfect tucked into the garden as a miniature specimen and perfect in a container as a piece of art. ‘Geisha’ has deeply cut, divided leaves, large for a dwarf. If I describe their color, you won’t believe it so I’m going to quote Vertrees: In spring, "delicate shades of pink to light cream, sparsely flecked with dark and medium green spots." The leaves on pink petioles turn a soft green in summer with darker green veins and they never lose their pink tones. Does best with a little protection from harsh wind and prefers dappled shade. #1 $64.9550140 Acer palmatum ‘Germaines Gyration’ — 7-12', DISSECTUM, green. A rapidly growing shrub form of Japanese maple. It will reach 8' in height and 12' in spread. Finely dissected green leaves have bronzy highlights and become reddish orange in the fall. The horizontal branches gently twist to form a broad mound. 1-2' $49.95, 2-3' $59.95 50244 Acer palmatum ‘Glowing Embers’ — 30', PALMATUM, green. Here is a cool plant for those warmer climates. It thrives in the southeast, with sun and drought stresses (known to do ok in USDA zone 10)! Typical palmatum green leaves have red petioles in spring and summer, then give way to glowing golds and oranges in fall. It will form a fairly dense rounded crown. #1 $32.95, 5-6' $119.95 NEW 51066 Acer palmatum ‘Gold Reticulated’ — 10', PALMATUM, variegated. This is a new introduction this year. The early spring leaf color is green etched in golden yellow. It is similar to, but more yellow than, ‘Shigatatsu sawa’. It is a low spreading tree with a 4' spread. Fall color is a glowing yellow. 1-2' $69.95 50023 Acer palmatum ‘Goshiki kotohime’ — 3', DWARF, variegated. This unusual cultivar has small rich green foliage with tiny cream flecks or speckles. Some of the leaves are marked, while others are solid green. Added to this the new foliage is pink! It is a slow growing, spreading plant. You’ll like this delicate lady. 2-3' $49.95, 4-5' $119.95 51058 Acer palmatum ‘Green Elf’ — 6', DWARF, Green. In spring the leaves are light green turning to a green-gold for summer and finishing in fall with yellow to gold. It’s nice to have some dwarf fall yellows. It does well in either sun or shade. #1 $39.95 50096 Acer palmatum ‘Green Hornet’ — 8-10', DISSECTUM, green. This is an unusual cultivar in that it is green tinged with orange in spring, green in summer and a super bright red in the fall. Most of the green dissectums are yellow to gold in the fall. It is a vigorous grower with long sweeping branches. The leaves are finely dissected and are held very nicely on the branches. #1 $39.95 50274 Acer palmatum ‘Green Mist’ — 7-9', DISSECTUM, green. This is a green leaf dissectum with a crimson hue over the green. The leaf is very deeply cut and turning deep red for the fall. Very slow growing. 1-2' $39.95 50977 Acer palmatum ‘Green Trompenburg’ — 25', MATSUMURAE, green. The name says what it is. For those who are not familiar with Trompenburg, however, the foliage comes out in spring with a red tinge, the leaves never fully unfurl though; the edges curl under creating an appearance that the leaves are narrow lobed. Deep green in summer, and are more sun and heat tolerant than the average Japanese maple. Fall color ranges in the yellows and oranges. Growth on this medium to large tree is vigorous. Upright, airy branching is open and broad in maturity. 3-4' $74.95 NEW 51023 Acer palmatum ‘Groundcover’ — 1', DWARF, green. This is a ground hugging, twiggy plant that will spread to 4'. The foliage his 5 narrow, deep cut lobes of medium green with edges tipped with pink to red-bronze. Unique. #1 $49.95, 1-2' $69.9550149 Acer palmatum ‘Hanami nishiki’ — 6', DWARF, green. A delightful dwarf that has about the smallest palmatum leaf form. Light green leaves with orange-red tips appear in the spring, later turning light green or yellowish-green. Growth is slow and densely branched. Great for bonsai and rare in cultivation. #1 $49.95 NEW 51094 Acer palmatum ‘Hanzel’ — 8', DISSECTUM, green. Lovely blue-green foliage is finely cut and its’ orange fall color shows well in sun or shade. This plant should become a standby. 2-3' $69.95 51013 Acer palmatum ‘Heartbeat’ — 8', DISSECTUM, red. An new Australian cultivar with bright red foliage that turns orange to scarlet in fall. We particularly like this cultivar as it holds each of it’s leaf segments in their own space and without drooping.. Mounding habit. 2-3' $45.95 50415 Acer palmatum ‘Hefner’s Red Select’ — 20', PALMATUM, red. Developed in N.C. this variety performs very well in the southern states through the heat and humid summers. The red of the spring foliage deepens in the summer to purple red and reputedly shows no strong hues of green even in shade! In the Northwest it looks and behaves a lot like A. p. ‘Bloodgood’. #1 $32.95, 4-5' $99.95 50266 Acer palmatum ‘Herbstfeuer’ — 10-15', PALMATUM, green . The name is of German derivation and translated, means "autumn fire," so I bet you can guess what the fall color is! Broad and dense growing, this tree will be a densely branched, broad shrub. Beautiful 7-lobed, dark green leaves are held on royal purple stems. This plant grows 12-24" a year. 1-2' $59.95, 4-5' $69.95 50039 Acer palmatum ‘Higasa yama’ — 27', PALMATUM, variegated. An upright-growing tree, forming a tall slender V-shape. Slow growing twiggy stems bear two forms of foliage, a characteristic often seen and enjoyed in Acer palmatum. Tiny, crinkled, variegated spring leaves curl as though the leaf margin is too small for the leaf. Various green leaves have white markings and are edged in pink. A second flush of growth in late June or July reveals small, flat summer leaves of the typical palmate shape. 3-4' $45.95, 5-6' $139.95 51027 Acer palmatum ‘Hilleri’— ?,PALMATUM, red. Believed to be a selection of ‘Atropurpureum’ by Heller Nursery in England. That in itself should recommend this new to us cultivar. Bright red fall color on an upright plant. 1-2' $34.95 51001 Acer palmatum ‘Hippy Fin Mo’ — 10', ?, green. This cultivar reminds one of ‘Kurui jishi’, but with its only slightly upturned leaf edges and its dark green color. The small 5 lobed palmate style leaves are nicely textured and held on the stems each in its own place. The yellow fall color is accented by red veins. We believe it will be smaller in stature than ‘Kurui jishi’. A good find. 2-3' $45.95, 4-5' $74.95 50040 Acer palmatum ‘Hogyoku’ — 18', AMOENUM, green. Brilliant orange fall color. Leaves are bright green in summer with a slightly down-turned tip. A most attractive small tree. The radiating warmth of orange-yellow fall color is the outstanding feature of this maple. Compact growth responds well to pruning. 3-4' $69.95, 4-5' $79.95, 5-6' $89.95, 6-7' $139.95 50251 Acer palmatum ‘Hoshi kuzu’ — 5', DWARF, variegated. In English this name means "star-studded sky" and refers to the numerous small star shaped leaves on this dense maple. Leaves are generally flat and variegation is pale green over medium green and variable in its covering of the foliage, young leaves will be lightly pink at the edges. Tidily shaped by nature, and slightly twiggy this maple is great for container growing or any small, wanting corner in the garden. 4-5' $79.95 50214 Acer palmatum ‘Hubb’s Red Willow’— 8', LINEARILOBUM, red. A small red linearilobum with slender leaf segments, that holds its color well and is bright red in fall. A nice addition to this group. A great small tree. 4-5' $79.95 50125 Acer palmatum ‘Hupp’s Dwarf’— 3', DWARF, green. A small shrub to 3' x 3' with small well developed 5-lobed leaves. The new growth is a pinkish-red, turning to a rich green, turning orange-gold in the fall. The most spectacular aspect of this tree is the tremendous variability of leaf size, that can range from the size of a dime to that of a quarter. The internodes are also so short that the leaves have a very dense look, giving the impression they are stacked upon one another. Grows very slowly. Excellent for bonsai. 2-3' $74.95 50014 Acer palmatum ‘Ichigyoji’ — 30', AMOENUM, green. The very large, fresh, green leaves are up to 6" across with a spread of about 7" from tip to tip on the side lobes. The tree is upright and broad, and when older, it forms a round head. The Japanese say to plant one each of ‘Ichigyoji’ and ‘Osakazuki’ to get the full glory of the autumn brilliance with yellows, oranges, and reds. #1 $32.95, 4-5' $89.95 50034 Acer palmatum ‘Iijima sunago’ — 30', MATSUMURE, variegated. This is a dark-leafed variegated maple which will make an interesting addition to your garden. Large leaves with 7-9 lobes and good texture emerge red, even slightly orange in the spring. As they mature, they become a deep purplish-brown with tiny, irregular green spots. Branching is strong and sturdy. Fall color is orange-red to orange-yellow. A unique variety! 1-2' $45.95, 2-3' $59.95 50078 Acer palmatum ‘Inaba shidare’ — 7-12', DISSECTUM, red. Sometimes sold under the name ‘Red Select,’ this is one of the fastest growing of all dissectums. Leaves carry deep maroon tones in spring and summer, and in fall, the foliage turns yellow and yellow-orange. An excellent choice for landscaping with its strong and robust growth habit. 2-3' $39.95, 3-4' $49.95, 4-5' $89.95 50085 Acer palmatum ‘Inazuma’ — 36', MATSUMURAE, red. A hardy, vigorous cultivar with intense purple-red leaves in spring and summer. Give this one a lot of space. The foliage is dark green at maturity, with crimson tones becoming evident in cold weather. Leaves are deeply divided, purple when young with soft bronze highlights on dark green in the summer. Fall brings a display of brilliant orange-red. 1-2' $34.95, 5-6' $119.95 50381 Acer palmatum ‘Irish Lace’ — 5-8', DISSECTUM, green. The bright pink new foliage appears all season against a background of older leaves maturing to green with bronze tips. This is the only green laceleaf that we know of that has pink new foliage. Outstanding addition to any collection. #1 $39.95, 1-2' $69.95 50978 Acer palmatum ‘Itami nishiki’ — 10-15', PALMATUM, variegated. This small sized tree has deeply cut five lobed leaves. Medium green in spring and summer with variegated margins ranging in color from light pinkish orange to deep orange. Fall color ranges through the yellows. An upright dense growing variety. 4-5' $89.95NEW 51067 Acer palmatum ‘Italy Red’ — 8-10', PALMATUM, red. How often have we wished for a ‘Bloodgood’, but smaller. This has all the wind and sun tolerance, color retention, and hardiness of a ‘Bloodgood’, but is half the size!!! A fine addition. 3-4' $79.95 50269 Acer palmatum ‘Japanese Sunrise’ — 12-18', PALMATUM, green. This plant’s similarities to ‘Sango Kaku’ begin with bright yellow on one side of the stem, ending in a blaze of red on the other, much like a ‘Japanese Sunrise’. This is a medium sized tree with short twiggy growth. In the fall the spectacular gold leaves are a special treat. This tree grows 6-12" a year. 4-5' $89.9550999 Acer palmatum ‘Jeddeloh Orange’ — 8', DISSECTUM, green. I particularly like the way each leaf segment is held in its own space because the leaves have great substance. The new growth is frosted with shades of orange that turn green upon maturity. The wonderful fall display of yellow overlaid with a brilliant orange is most certainly worth mentioning. It looks like they just turned the lights on!! 2-3' $45.95 50176 Acer palmatum ‘Jiro shidare’ — 12', PALMATUM, green. A cascading form with green leaves of medium size. As a young tree the plant is somewhat upright. As it matures, it begins to droop, sometimes all the way back down to the ground. It has a very lacy appearance and good fall color is a beautiful crimson-red. 1-2' $35.95, 3-4' $49.95 51057 Acer palmatum ‘Julia D’ — 6-7', MATSUMURE, variegated. Leaves have dark green veins on a pale green ground similar to ‘Shigitatsu sawa’ in color but not shape. This interesting new, to us, plant will do well in shade. #1 $19.95 50041 Acer palmatum ‘Kagiri nishiki’ — 25', PALMATUM, variegated. A beautiful, strong but slow growing, variegated form, with small bluish-green leaves, streaked white and margined in pink tones. The cultivar is distinct in the asymmetrically shaped leaf lobes which curve in a sickle fashion. Also noteworthy is the dense branching. It forms a small tree of outstanding beauty! 1-2' $35.95 50042 Acer palmatum ‘Kamagata’ —2-5', DWARF, green. One of the most fabulous introductions of all the palmatums, ‘Kamagata’ is a variety of A. palmatum selected by J. D. Vertrees. It is diminutive and bush-like in growth habit but in an open manner, creating a very small tree with the distinct branching usually found only on upright tree forms. Add to this green leaves with red margined detail. Though a dwarf cultivar, it grows vigorously when young. It’s tolerant of full sun and dry conditions. Spectacular orange-red leaves in autumn. Excellent for bonsai. #1 $39.95, 1-2' $59.9550944 Acer palmatum ‘Kara ori nishiki’ — 12', PALMATUM, coppery green, variegated. This Japanese name refers to a specific brocade often used by dancers. New growth emerges deep red and matures to coppery green in summer with white deepening to yellow variegation, sometimes painting just the edges, sometimes almost entire leaves, and often with pink overtones. A slow growing cultivar that will always intrigue with its colorful brocade. #1 $39.95 50177 Acer palmatum ‘Karasu gawa’ — 7-13', PALMATUM, variegated. Spectacular pink new growth emerges in spring. Mature leaves enjoy a variety of variegation: some leaves are almost white with streakings of pink or pink and green; others are pink to brick red with some white and green spotting; and then there will be many mostly green leaves with lighter green markings or darker green veins. The color will vary somewhat depending on exposure to sun or shade, but it is always very beautiful. In the fall all of the lighter variegations turn a deep rose, especially beautiful when mixed with still green leaves. #1 $49.95 50102 Acer palmatum ‘Kasagi yama’ — 15-25', MATSUMURAE, red variegated. This upright, open growing, small tree makes an excellent specimen in the garden. The deeply cut, 7-lobed leaves are primarily brick-red with dark green edges. The veins are also a different color, varying from light green to almost black. The colors will vary somewhat, depending on exposure to sun or shade, but it is always unique and always beautiful! 1-2' $45.95, 2-3' $59.95 50312 Acer palmatum ‘Kasen nishiki’ — 10-15', PALMATUM, variegated. A very nice variegated maple, this one has new foliage in the spring that is often covered with pink-red or light orange-red that soon matures into variegated greens. The coloration is very soft and quite different from other variegated cultivars. The leaves range from 2-3" in size. This is a small bushy tree that will not spread very much. It is well worth its place in any landscape. 4-5' $89.95, 5-6' $99.95 50095 Acer palmatum ‘Kashima’ — 2-5', DWARF, green. Bright yellow-green leaves emerge in spring with brick-red margins making a very striking show on this sturdy little dwarf. ‘Kashima’ lends itself well to rock garden and bonsai culture since it is so hardy and compact and can tolerate dryer conditions. Fall colors are in the yellow tones. #1 $29.95, 1-2' $39.95, 3-4' $89.95, 5-6' $179.95 50114 Acer palmatum ‘Katsura’ — 10-15', PALMATUM, green. In the spring, the leaves are light yellow-orange with deeper orange margins. In summer, the leaves become deeper green. A small leaved cultivar excellent for bonsai. Each leaf has 5 lobes which taper to long points. A tight, densely branched but upright growing tree. #1 $39.95, 2-3' $49.95 NEW 51068 Acer palmatum ‘Ki setsudde’ — 10', PALMATUM, red. This is a relatively fast growing tree rose colored foliage. In fall it is a strong crimson. 2-3' $114.95 50152 Acer palmatum ‘Kihachijo’ — 18', MATSUMURE, green. A sturdy and strong growing, small tree with distinctive green bark, striped white. Leaves are leathery, 7-lobed, bright green, turning yellow-gold with red highlights throughout the fall. 1-2' $44.95, 2-3' $49.95, 3-4' $74.95, 4-5' $169.95 50196 Acer palmatum ‘Killarney’ — 30', AMOENUM, green. The luck of the Irish is in this new green leafed maple. Very similar to A. palmatum ‘Burgundy Lace’ with leaves deeply cut and serrated in the same manner, but green. It is also similar in forming a small, spreading tree of delicate proportions. 1-2' $39.95, 2-3' $44.95, 3-4' $54.95 NEW 50416 Acer palmatum ‘Kim’ — 4', DISSECTUM, red. Deeply divided small leaves with serrated edges that forms a small spreading mound. A nice addition to this group. #1 $39.95 50043 Acer palmatum ‘Kinran’ — 10-15', MATSUMURE, red. Famous for its rich, gold autumn leaf color with crimson highlights. ‘Kinran’ shows bright green midveins against shiny red-purple leaves in spring. Deeply cut leaf shape gives a lacy appearance. A broad growing tree with a spreading habit, it adapts well to container or bonsai use. It achieves new glory in the fall with a deep bronze at tip ends fading to a shining golden yellow--a very intriguing selection! #1 $34.95, 4-5' $79.95 50115 Acer palmatum ‘Kiyohime’ — 6', DWARF, green. An excellent choice in a small garden or bed where the desired effect is miniature landscape to scale. The horizontal branching habit of this cultivar creates a very small tree with a spreading canopy, similar in shape to the beloved, horizontally spreading cherry tree. Especially more broadly lobed than typical and are slightly glossy and prominently veined. Leaves tinged orange-red emerge in spring turn a rich green In the summer and become brilliant orange-yellow in the fall. #1 $34.95, 2-3' $69.95, 3-4' $79.95 50331 Acer palmatum ‘Komachi hime’ — 6', DWARF, green. A very slow growing dwarf with small, glossy, rich green leaves that are edged in red in the spring. As summer wanes, green gives way to yellows and oranges for a bright fall display. A very nice choice for container or bonsai culture, this tree stays small and compact. #1 $27.95, 2-3' $59.95 50086 Acer palmatum ‘Korean Gem’ — 30', PALMATUM, green. Formally know as ‘Koreanum’. A strong-growing variety of palmatum native to South Korea, this tree is openly branched with dark bark. Dark green, 7-lobed leaves have slight red markings in spring and intense yellow to orange shades in the fall. A dependable tree for adding beauty to any yard. 1-2' $34.95, 4-5' $99.95, 6-7' $129.95 50087 Acer palmatum ‘Koshibori nishiki’ — 8-12', PALMATUM, variegated. What a beauty, with the small new leaves edged in orange in spring! This delightfully variegated, almost dwarf cultivar has delicate specks of yellow on the green foliage in summer and develops a slightly cascading habit as it matures. An excellent small tree for the patio. Beautiful in the fall with a melange of yellows and oranges. Both desirable and rare in cultivation #1 $29.95, 2-3' $49.95, 5-6' $119.9550348 Acer palmatum ‘Koto maru’ — 2-5', DWARF, green. This is a lovely little green dwarf that resembles the leaf shape, size, and growth rate of ‘Beni Hime’. New foliage starts out yellow with bronze edges and tips then changes to dark green throughout the growing season. Forms a dense compact slow growing bush. #1 $27.95, 2-3' $69.95 50229 Acer palmatum ‘Koto-no-ito’ — 14', LINEARILOBUM, green. New leaves five lobed unfold with crimson tones but soon turn green. The size of the foliage varies; if it is on old wood it is very fine and feathery, on new wood the leaf segments are broader and longer. The leaves just dance in the breeze. It is an upright growing tree with bright green bark. Fall colors range through various shades of yellow and when grown in full sun the color is a wonderful glowing peachy red. #1 $32.95, 1-2' $59.95, 3-4' $99.95, 4-5' $114.95 50116 Acer palmatum ‘Kotohime’ — 2-5', DWARF, green. One of the smallest leaves of all the palmatums. New leaves emerge bright rose to orange-red, shading into green in the center. In summer, leaves are deep apple-green. A very desirable, sturdy little tree with short, stout branchlets. #1 $29.95, 1-2' $39.95, 2-3' $49.95, 3-4' $74.95 50197 Acer palmatum ‘Kurabu yama’ — 12', MATSUMURAE, green. This green maple has leaves that are much thicker and heavier textured than most. Spring growth unfolds with a rusty-red appearance which changes to a rich, deep green. It is vigorous growing and becomes broad with age, with a spreading, shrub like habit. Very distinctive and known for its excellent fall color. #1 $32.95, 1-2' $49.95, 2-3' $54.95, 3-4' $64.95 50088 Acer palmatum ‘Kurui jishi’ — 6', DWARF, green. Deep green leaves have a star shaped appearance due to the incurved lobes, similar to ‘Okushimo’. A slow, stiff, upright grower excellent for small gardens or container growing. 3-4' $69.95, 4-5' $99.95, 5-6' $119.95, 6-7' $139.95 50382 Acer palmatum ‘Lemon Lime Lace’ — 6-12', DISSECTUM, two-toned green. The plant is the name! All we can add is what a delicious sight it is to see the twirl of lemon sherbert and lime sherbert in summer as the light yellow leaves continue to emerge while others darken to an apple green. Then in the fall, deep tangerine, what a treat! It’s dissected lobes are long and its leaf stems short, creating a dense but irregularly mounded specimen. #1 $49.95, 1-2' $59.95Acer palmatum ‘Linearilobum’ — see ‘Shinobuga oka’. 50027 Acer palmatum ‘Lionheart’ — 5-10', DISSECTUM, red. This red dissectum is fairly upright in habit, compared to most dissectums, but still showing the characteristic mounding. Not as fast a grower as the green dissectums. 2-3' $39.95, 5-6' $99.95 50137 Acer palmatum ‘Lutescens’ — 24', AMOENUM, green. This is one of the 7-lobed heptalobum group that is an upright grower. New growth is yellowish-green, soon changing to rich emerald-green. Grown especially for its fall colors of rich yellows and golds. Rare in cultivation. 4-5' $79.95, 5-6' $99.95Return to ACERS 02/17/2009 |
