Japanese Maples - Current Availability
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Last updated March 13, 2026
| Botanical Name | Name | Description | 10 Yr Height x Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' | Fern Leaf Japanese Maple | 'Fernleaf full moon maple', dark green in summer, magnificent fall colours of yellows, oranges and red. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 7-10' x 6-8' |
| Acer japonicum 'Emmett's Pumpkin' | Emmett's Pumpkin Full Moon Mpl | Shrubby, open form. Green leaves have reddish orange blush , turning orange in fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 8-10' x 5-7' |
| Acer japonicum 'Rising Sun' | Rising Sun Japanese Maple | New intro with 8" green leaves, glorious fall color of red ,yellow,orange. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-12' x 6-8' |
| Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium' | Vitifolium Maple | Strong-growing tree, green foliage resemble grape leaves, magnificent fall colors of gold/crimson. Partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-15' x 8-10' |
| Acer palm. 'Olsen's Frosted Strawberry' | Olsens Frsted Strwberry J Mpl | Strawberry cream changing to green/pink in summer, orange/ red in fall, cascading form. Partial shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 6-8' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum | Green-leafed Japanese Maple | Small tree with either red or green foliage showing good colour in spring and fall. Great bonsai specimen Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil. | 10-15' x 8-10'' |
| Acer palmatum 'Aekan le's' | Aekan le's Japanese Maple | Long and narrow, dark purple/black foliage on a maple with fairly horizontal habit. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil. | 6-8' x 4-5' |
| Acer palmatum 'Alpine Sunrise' | Alpine Sunrise Japanese Maple | Compact, narrow habit, purple red spring foliage turns bright crimson in the fall. Partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 4-5' x 4-5' |
| Acer palmatum 'Amber Ghost' | Amber Ghost Japanese Maple | Spring foliage has amber & pink hues with dark pink veins, turning bright red and gold in the fall. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil. | 8-10' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Ao-shime-no-uchi-shidare' | Ao-shime-no-uchi Jap. Maple | Small tree with slightly pendulous branches, narrow leaves of green turn bright yellow/gold in fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 5-7' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Aratama' | Aratama Dwarf Japanese Maple | Name means 'uncut gem' & it is a lovely shrub, varying in tones from brick red to purple red. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 3-4' x 2-3' |
| 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 'Baby Ghost' | Baby Ghost Japanese Maple | Reddish purple/green, prominently reticulated leaves, turn lovely orange-red in fall. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil. | 6' x 4' |
| Acer palmatum 'Beni maiko' | Beni maiko Japanese Maple | 'Red dancing girl', pinky red in spring, green in summer, orange in fall, leaves can be puckered. Good choice for bonsai Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil. | 8-10' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Beni otake' | Red Bamboo Japanese Maple | Lovely small tree, good for compact gardens, nice layered look. Green to red, straplike foliage turns crimson red in fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-12' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Beni schichihenge' | Beni schichihenge Jap. Maple | Each leaf is outlined in pink, which changes to white in summer. In the fall margins become orange-red. Name means "red and changeful" Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-12' x 8-10' |
| Acer palmatum 'Beni shi en' | Beni shi en Japanese Maple | Unusual variegation, every leaf a different shape, turning purple in summer & orange in autumn. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 8-12' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Bihou' | Bihou Japanese Maple | Chartreuse leaves in spring, green in summer, winter bark glows yellow orange, yellow fall foliage, vase shaped. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil. | 7' x 3' |
| 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 'Burgundy Lace' | Burgundy Lace Japanese Maple | Deeply divided leaves turn bronzy green in summer, scarlet red in fall. Develops a wide canopy, burns in full sun. Partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 12-15' x 9-12' |
| Acer palmatum 'Celebration' | Celebration Japanese Maple | Fuscia-pink, reticulated leaves, purple-bronze in summer turns to crimson red. Protect from hot afternoon sun Partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil. | 8-10' x 6-7' |
| Acer palmatum 'Chitose yama' | Chitose yama Japanese Maple | Deciduous, mounding habit with cascading branches, leaves are pinkish red in spring, green in summer, rich purple and red in fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-10' x 6-10' |
| Acer palmatum 'Deshojo' | Deshojo Japanese Maple | Brilliant, carmine red new growth in spring, maturing to strong green leaves. Fiery red in fall. Great choice for bonsai. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-12' x 10-12' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Autumn Fire' | Autumn Fire Wping. Jap. Maple | Spring growth is green edged with pink, turning green in summer. Fall colour is red and orange. Foliage may burn in hot afternoon sun Partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 4-6' x 6-10' |
| 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. 'Dark Straw' | Dark Straw Weeping Jap. Mpl | Fine, thin leaves are a very dark red. Fall colour is a brighter red. Leaves may burn in hot afternoon sun. Partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 4-6' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Eagle Claw' | Eagle Claw Weeping Jap. Mpl | Slow-growing laceleaf, spring and summer growth is green, yellow-orange in fall. Tips of leaves curve down hence the name. Partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 3' x 3-4' |
| 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. 'Firecracker' | Firecracker Weeping Jap. Mpl | Bright ruby red growth in spring aging to burgundy-maroon. Arches upward and outward eventually cascading like a firecracker. Bright scarlet red in fall Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 5-6' x 6-7' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Garnet' | Garnet Weeping Japanese Maple | Colour of a deep garnet stone throughout the spring and summer. It holds its colour well. Shades of scarlet in the fall. Good choice for containers Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 4-6' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Garnet Tower' | Garnet Tower W. Japanese Maple | More upright than 'Garnet'. Fast grower. Deep purple-red, dissected leaves Holds colour well, more garnet red in full sun, scarlet fall colour Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 8-10' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Heartbeat' | Heartbeat Weeping Jap. Mpl | Low, very wide form, spring foliage is red, turning bronze then green in summer. Crimson in fall. good choice for containers. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 2-4' x4-6' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Inaba Shidare' | Inaba 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. 'Irish Lace' | Irish Lace Wp. Jap. Mpl | Deeply dissected, weeper. Spring leaves emerge bright orange-pink, mature to green with pink, orange-red in fall. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 3-4' x 5-6' |
| 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. 'Ornatum' | Ornatum Wp Jap. Mpl | Outstanding bronze-red spring foliage is different from all other dissectums. Summer colour is bronze and green, orange/crimson in fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 3-4' x 4-5' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Pink Lace' | Pink Lace Wp Jap. Mpl | Weeping cut-leaf maple. Soft yellow leaves with pink edges in spring, then age to green in summer. Yellow-gold fall colour. 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. 'Shu shidare' | Shu shidare Wp. Jap. Mpl | Spring colour is a nice shade of red maturing to green with red-orange tips 'Shu' meaning orange, 'shidare' meaning weeping. Orange fall colour Partial shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 4' x 6' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Spring Delight' | Spring Delight Wp Jap. Mpl | Spring foliage emerges green with red tips, turning mostly green in summer. Vibrant shades of orange in the fall. Good choice for containers Partial shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 2-5' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum dis. 'Stella Rossa' | Stella Rossa Wp Jap. Mpl | Spring colour is bright pink-red. Summer colour is deep red in sun or more bronze with some shade, turning brilliant red in fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 4-6' x 4-6' |
| 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. '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. 'Van den Akker' | Van den Akker Jap Maple | Laceleaf Japanese maple with a brighter orange-red color over top of green bark bronze during the summer. Fall color on 'Van den Akker' is a bright yellow/org Partial shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 4' x 5' |
| 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 palmatum dissectum 'Lemon Lime Lace' | Lemon Lime Lace Wp. Jap. Mpl | Deeply dissected leaves. Foliage light lemon in spring, becoming lime green in summer. In fall, foliage is orange and yellow. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 3-6' x 3-6' |
| Acer palmatum dissectum 'Midori no Teiboku' | Midori no Teiboku Wp. Jap. Mpl | Deeply dissected, narrow leaves. A unique spreading habit. Soft pink and green changing to a medium green in summer. In fall, foliage is orange and red Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 3' x 7' |
| Acer palmatum 'Diva' | Diva Japanese Maple | Deciduous, upright habit. Small green leaves are edged in purple in spring Fall colours range from yellow to orange to red. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10' x 6' |
| 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 'Elizabeth' | Elizabeth Japanese Maple | Dense, upright form, new growth bright red and vivid, older foliage maroon, great fall colour. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 4-5' x 3-4' |
| 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 'Ever Autumn' | Ever Autumn Japanese Maple | Green spring/ summer foliage has orange/yellow blush turning glorious yellow, orange & red in fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 8-15' x 6-8' |
| 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 'Frosted Purple' | Frosted Purple Japanese Maple | Pink-purple reticulation and unique jagged edges to the leaves Fall colour is a nice red Partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil. Protect from afternoon sun | 6-8' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Gable Glory' | Gable Glory Japanese Maple | Pink/red/purple spring growth. Burg./green in summer Orange/red in fall. Yellow/orange bark for winter interest Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-15' x 8-10' |
| Acer palmatum 'Ghost Dancer' | Ghost Dancer Japanese Maple | Spring leaves emerge white with red tips, then gren veins develop throughout. Summer light green with veining. Fall multitude of colours. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 7-9' x 5-7' |
| Acer palmatum 'Grandma Ghost' | Grandma Ghost Japanese Maple | Variegated foliage of cream, green & amber with striking pink veins, gold and red fall colour. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 8-10' x 4-5' |
| Acer palmatum 'Green Elf' | Green Elf Japanese Maple | Large leaves on a dwarf form, new spring growth is green with white pubescence, yellow in fall. Good choice for containers. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 4-6' x 3-5' |
| Acer palmatum 'Green Tea' | Green Tea Japanese Maple | Spring growth is a stunning pink-red with green veining. Ages to rich, dark green, oranges and red for fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-12' x 6-7' |
| Acer palmatum 'Harvest Orange' | Harvest Orange Japanese Maple | Glossy green foliage in summer, magnificent orange in fall. A variety found in Mt. Lehman BC. Matures into a nice garden specimen. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-10' x 6-10' |
| Acer palmatum 'Hatsu shigure' | Hatsu shigure Japanese Maple | Dwarf maple, spring leaves are deep pink, green in summer with a bronze hue, red-orange in fall. Partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 4-6' x 3-5' |
| Acer palmatum 'Hogyoku' | Hogyoku Japanese Maple | Deciduous small tree, the name means 'a jewel'. Green foliage in spring, pumpkin orange in fall, will be yellow in hotter climates. Tolerates full sun. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-15' x 6-10' |
| 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 'Ichigyoji' | Ichigyogi Japanese Maple | Similar to Osakazuki except its fall colour is brilliant yellow-orange. Large amoenum leaves, upright and broad tree Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 14-16' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Inazuma' | Inazuma Japanese Maple | Name means 'Thunder'. Purple spring colour bronzes as summer approaches. Fall colours of crimson red and fiery orange/red. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 12-14' x 8-10' |
| Acer palmatum 'Jubilee' | Jubilee Japanes Maple | Spectacular pink reticulated variegation in spring. Fall colour is bright crimson to scarlet red Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-8' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Julia' | Julia Japanese Maple | Upright tree, soft green leaves with bright green veins Fall colour is shades of yellow and orange Partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-8' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Kara ori nishiki' | Kara ori nishiki Jap. Maple | Spring growth emerges almost red, changes to green foliage with pink/white edges. Partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 4-8' x 3-6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Kasagi yama' | Kasagi yama Japanese Maple | Brick red leaves in spring turn bronze green in summer, orange red in fall, 'overhanging mountain'. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-10' 5-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Kinshi' | Kinshi Japanese Maple | 'Golden Threads'. Very narrow green leaves with red stems turn bright gold in fall. Good choice for containers. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-8' x 4-5' |
| Acer palmatum 'Kogane sakae' | Kogane Sakae Japanese Maple | Name means 'Golden Prosperity', due to fall colour and bark in mature trees. Large, light green leaves in spring with red border. Upright, spreading habit. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 8-10' x8-10' |
| Acer palmatum 'Koto-no-ito' | Koto-no-ito Japanese Maple | Name means 'Harp Strings', spring growth has crimson tones turning rich green. Fall colour is shades of yellow/orange. Forms a lovely vase shape. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-10' x 4-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Koyamadani nishiki' | Koyamadani nishiki Jap. Maple | Green, rounded foliage, hence the name 'Snowflake Maple', golden yellow fall colour. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 8' x 5' |
| Acer palmatum 'Kuro hime' | Kuro hime Dwarf Japanese Maple | Dwarf form, tiny green leaves emerge pinkish red in spring Yellow to red fall colour. Great choice for bonsai or containers. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 3-5' x 2-3' |
| Acer palmatum 'Matsuyoi' | Matsuyoi Japanese Maple | Broad upright tree. Large bright green deeply lobed leaves with a waterfall effect. Fall colour of yellows and oranges Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-8' x 5-6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Mejishi' | Mejishi Japanese Maple | Textured, curled leaves. 'Mejishi' leaves emerge in the spring a bright green. Leaves turn dark green as they mature, Turn orange/yellow in fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 5' x 5' |
| Acer palmatum 'Mikawa yatsubusa' | Mikawa yatsubusa Dwf Jap Maple | Dwarf form, new leaves are bunched up at tips, mature leaves overlap like green shingles. Green through summer changing to yellow/orange/red. Great bonsai. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 3-4' x 3-4' |
| Acer palmatum 'Miwa' | Miwa Japanese Maple | 'Graceful Beauty' Spring colour of creamy light green with distinct leaf veins, shades of red in fall. Vase-shaped habit Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6' x 4' |
| Acer palmatum 'Nai oka kumo' | Nai oka kumo Japanese Maple | Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | |
| Acer palmatum 'Nebula' | Nebula Japanese Maple | The leaves emerge a light pink with peach and cream variegation. Colour fades to green with darker contrasting veins then reds for fall. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-8' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum 'O kagami' | O kagami Japanese Maple | 'The Mirror'. Purplish red new foliage deepens to blackish red in summer, turning scarlet in fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-15' x 8-12' |
| Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream' | Orange Dream Japanese Maple | Foliage emerges orange-gold, fades to yellow green in summer, turns golden yellow in fall. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 10-15' x 6-10' |
| Acer palmatum 'Oregon Sunset' | Oregon Sunset Japanese Maple | Soft red leaves in spring, changing to purplish red in the summer. Vivid red in the fall. Low, spreading growth habit. Prefers afternoon 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 'Oshio beni' | Oshio beni Japanese Maple | Orange red new foliage deepens to bronzy green, turns bright red in fall. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 18-20' x 8-12' |
| Acer palmatum 'Oshu beni' | Oshu beni Japanese Maple | Deep burgundy new foliage deepens to maroon with an emarald hue in the center Brilliant scarlet in fall. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 10-12' x 7-10' |
| Acer palmatum 'Otome zakura' | Otome zakura Japanese Maple | Scarlet red spring foliage turns green in summer & red with orange/yellow in fall. Name means 'Maiden Cherry'. Good choice for containers or bonsai. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-12' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Pastel' | Pastel Japanese Mpl | Leafs out in the spring with a pastel pink reticulated variegation. turns to a bright red to deep maroon in the fall. Partial shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 10' x 6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Peaches and Cream' | Peaches and Cream Japanese Mpl | White leaves with soft pink edges & green veins in spring, turning soft gold & orange tones in fall. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Partial shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 8-10' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Peridot Flame ' | Peridot Flame Japanese Maple | Fast growing. Red, yellow and orange in spring, green for summer. Fall colours of yellow, orange and burgundy Part Sun, evenly moist, well drained soil | 12'x12' |
| Acer palmatum 'Peve Dave' | Peve Dave Japanese Maple | Glossy red leaves, long narrow lobes. Brilliant red-orange in fall. Upright habit. Partial shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 6-8' x 5-6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Peve Ollie' | Peve Ollie Japanese Maple | Medium sized maple with thick, wide, purple leaves in spring changing to scarlett in the fall. Partial shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 8-10' x 4-5' |
| Acer palmatum 'Peve Starfish' | Peve Starfish Japanese Maple | Unique leaves that curve downwards resembling a 'Starfish' Emerge bright red, age to burgundy, crimsom red in fall Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-8' x 3-4' |
| Acer palmatum 'Phantom Flame' | Phantom Flame Japanese Maple | Reticulated, green leaves have red borders. Leaves emerge very light with green veins. Fall colour is orange Part Shade, evenly moist, well drained soil | 8'x6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Pung kil' | Pung kil Japanese Maple | From Korea, with narrow, purple red leaves, retains good colour thru summer, brilliant red in fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-10' x 3-5' |
| 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 'Rainbow' | Rainbow Japanese Maple | Spring interest maple, leaves emerge pink and purple variegated. Deep red leaves in the fall. Avoid fertlizer and protect from hot afternoon sun. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 8' x 4' |
| Acer palmatum 'Red Flash' | Red Flash Japanese Maple | dark purple-red towards summer then becoming greenish during late summer tints of crimson-red in fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10 - 12' H x 4 -6' 'W |
| 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 'Red Spider' | Red Spider Japanese Maple | Red foliage, tips of branches tend to curve down, giving lacy effect, scarlet fall colour. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-10' x 6-10' |
| Acer palmatum 'Rhode Island Red' | Rhode Island Red Japanese Mpl | Dwf maple, bright red new growth turns deep red in growing season then orange and red in fall. Great choice for bonsai or containers. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6' x 5' |
| Acer palmatum 'Rugose' | Rugose Japanese Maple | The spring color is brown-orange turning to bronze green for the summer. The fall color is bright red. Leaves are rough, wrinkled and irregular. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6' x 4' |
| Acer palmatum 'Ryusen' | Ryusen Japanese Maple | Strongly pendulous branching, height based on training, green foliage turns orange/gold/red in fall. Good choice for containers Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 4-6' x 4-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Sagara nishiki' | Sagara nishiki Japanese Maple | Yellow & green foliage has subtle pink edges in spring, yellow-orange in fall. Protection from hot afternoon sun will ensure optimal health. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 6-8' x 3-5' |
| 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 'Sara D' | Sara D Japanese Maple | Cute dwf maple, burgundy leaves in spring and summer Turning red in fall. Great choice for small gardens or containers. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 5' x 4' |
| Acer palmatum 'Seiun Kaku' | Seiun kaku Japanese Maple | 'Blue green palace in the clouds'. Green leaves overlap like roof shingles. Rich red fall colour. Similar to 'Mikawa Yatsabusa', more vigorous. Great for bonsai Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 8-10' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Shigure bato' | Shigure bato Japanese Maple | Feathery leaves that emerge green with red edges and brilliant yellow or orange in fall, name means 'late fall rain'. Nice low, spreading tree. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 5-6' x 6-8' |
| 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 'Shirazz' | Gwen's Rose Delight Jap. Mpl | Verigated maple. Spring growth is crimson outlined with pink. Summer growth is pink, green & white, turning scarlet in fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-12' x 8-10' |
| Acer palmatum 'Shirazz' | Gwen's Rose Delight Jap. Mpl | Verigated maple. Spring growth is crimson outlined with pink. Summer growth is pink, green & white, turning scarlet in fall Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-12' x 8-10' |
| Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' | Lion's Mane Japanese Maple | a.k.a. Mejishii. Unique, upright, green japanese maple. Small, crinkled leaves turn golden yellow, orange and red in fall. Great for bonsai or containers. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-8' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Sister Ghost' | Sister Ghost Japanese Maple | Soft yellow/green leaves in spring with drk green veins, stunning mix of orange,red, yellow in fall. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-10' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Strawberry Spring ' | Strawberry Spring Japanese Mpl | Reticulated, pink leaves with green veins in spring. Pink fades to cream in summer, fall is orange and red Part Sun, evenly moist, 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 'Taiyo Nishiki' | Taiyo Nishiki Japanese Maple | Spring variegation of pink/yellow/green, orange/red in fall, name means 'big leaved brocade'. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 8-12' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Taro yama' | Taro yama Japanese Maple | Dwarf, upright shrub. Densely branched with twisting dark blue-green small leaves. fiery red fall colour. Great for containers or bonsai Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 2-3' x 2-3' |
| Acer palmatum 'The Bishop' | The Bishop Japanese Maple | Spring color is a very nice red turning first bronze then green by mid summer. Brilliant red fall color, fast growing cultivar. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-12' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Tiger Rose' | Tiger Rose Japanese Maple | Foliage emerges in early spring with a 'rose' blush that quickly fades showing tiger like variegation of dark green on yellow green. Yellow/orange in fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-10' x 6-10' |
| Acer palmatum 'Tiny Stars' | Tiny Stars Japanese Maple | Green leaves with rosy red tips emerge in the early spring. Green through summer chnaging to orange and red in fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-10' x 6-10' |
| Acer palmatum 'Toshi' | Toshi Japanese Maple | Deeply dissected leaves. Red in spring, green w/gold blush in summer. Red again in the fall Sun/Part Shade, evenly moist, well drained soil | 10' x 8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg' | Trompenburg Japanese Maple | Deep purple leaves with slightly rolled lobes, a good, reliable dark purple variety. Leaves hold colour through summer turning bright red in the fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 15-18' x 10-14' |
| Acer palmatum 'Tsuchigumo | Tsuchigumo Japanese Maple | Broad, upright small tree. Leaves emerge rusty red, mature to green. Fall colour is bright gold with crimson edges. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-12' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Tsukasa Silhouette' | Tsukasa Silhouette Jap. Mpl | Upright, vigorous maple with slender form, bright green in summer, brilliant red in fall. One of the most heat/sun tolerant japanese maples Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 12-18' x 5-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Tsukushi gata' | Tsukushi gata Japanese Maple | Black- red leaves have green midveins, foliage turns bronzy green in summer, fiery red and orange in fall. Holds its colour quite well. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 8-15' x 8-12' |
| Acer palmatum 'Tsuma beni' | Tsuma beni Japanese Maple | 'Red nail'. Green leaves have purple tips in spring that last until early summer , totally green in summer, red/yellow in fall. Good choice for containers. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 8-10' x 6-7' |
| Acer palmatum 'Twilight Dwarf' | Twilight Dwarf Japanese Maple | Small green leaves emerge in spring with pink tones, fading to green in summer, yellow in fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 5-6' x 3-4' |
| Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' | Twombly's Rd Sent. Jap. Maple | Columnar variety with burgundy foliage, that emerges bright red in spring, and electric red in fall. Dark red stems add winter interest once leaves fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 8-12' x 3-6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo' | Floating Cloud Japanese Maple | Pastel pink & white variegation on green leaves, one of the most striking maples in spring. Leaves change from pink to crimson red in fall. Partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 8-10' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'Uncle Ghost' | Uncle Ghost Japanese Maple | One of the Ghost series, new growth emerges pinky orange, changes to green/red in summer, golden in the fall. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-10' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Utsu semi' | Utsu semi Japanese Maple | Thick, large leaves, grasshopper green (grasshopper skin) in summer, great fall colours of orange/red. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-10' x 6-10' |
| Acer palmatum 'Uzen nishikii' | Uzen nishiki Japanese Maple | foliage is splashed with an array of pinks and whites and greens This tree needs a lot of shade for it's variegation to shine Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 8-10' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Wakehurst Pink' | Wakehurst Pink Japanese Maple | Spring foliage is peachy pink quickly changing to olive green for the summer. Fall brings on yellows, oranges and reds. Grows to be as wide as it is tall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-8' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Wattez' | Wattez Japanese Maple | Upright form. Star shaped leaves emerge brilliant red in spring, which fades darker red, then bronze to green in summer. Fall colour is bright red-orange. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 8-10' x 6-8' |
| Acer palmatum 'White Peaches' | White Peaches Japanese Maple | Spring growth emerges creamy white with red edges, develops green veins in summer. Yellow/orange/red in fall. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-8' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Yellow Threads' | Yellow Threads Japanese Maple | Thin, thread-like leaves emerge a light yellow before turning green in summer Vibrant golden yellow to bright orange for fall Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-8' x 4-6' |
| Acer palmatum 'Yugure' | Yugure (Twilight) Jap. Mpl | 'Evening Cloud' or 'Twilight' Plum red in spring turning rusty red and green in summer. Fall brings on bright red and golden orange. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 9-12' 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 'Gloria' | Gloria Full Moon Japanese Mpl | Heavily serrated leaves emerge cherry red in spring, turn maroon in summer. Bright, crimson red in fall. Tends to be compact and bushy. Partial shade in evenly moist but well drained soil | 8-10' x 6-8' |
| Acer shirasawanum 'Mirte' | Mirte Japanese Maple | Leaves emerge orange/red and turn an olive green in summer. Fall colours range from golden orange to deep red. Grows to be as wide as it is tall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 12-15' x 12-15' |
| 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 shirasawanum 'Purple Thunder' | Purple Thunder Japanese Maple | Dark purple leaves that cup downward, turns bright red in fall. Vigorous, upright habit. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 12-15' x 6-10' |
| Acer shirasawanum 'Red Dawn' | Red Dawn Japanese Maple | Deeply dissected leaves emerge purple-red, turning purple and green in summer. Fall colour is a bright crimson red. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 8-12' x 6-8' |
| Acer shirasawanum 'Seasons of Change' | Seasons of Change Jap. Maple | Upright habit, large, heavily divided leaves.Spring reddish orange, summer shades of rose to green with red. Fall shades of orange, red and yellow. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10' x 5' |
| Acer shirasawanum 'Sensu' | Sensu Japanese Maple | 'Moving Fan' Leaves emerge yellow-green with pink-red margins, mature to dark green. Fall colour is orange. Breezes move the leaves like small-folded fans Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 8-12' x 8-12' |
| Acer shirasawanum 'Tennuifolium' | Tennuifolium Full Moon J. Mpl | Tall upright tree. Leaves are somewhat fan-shaped. Start pale green in spring, darkening to green, then yellow orange in fall. Partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 8-12' x 6-8' |
| Acer sieboldianum 'Kumoi nishiki ' | Kumoi nishiki Siebold Jap. Mpl | Variegated full moon maple. Pink new growth fades to green with splashes of white. Red and orange in fall Sun/Part Shade, evenly moist, well drained soil | 10'x5' |