Japanese Maples - Current Availability
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Last updated July 10, 2025
| Botanical Name | Name | Description | 10 Yr Height x Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 'Akita Yatsubusa' | Akita Yatsubusa Jap. Maple | Dwarf Japanese maple with dense habit and bright green leaves. Fall colour is a bright red. Excellent for Bonsai or container gardening Prefers filtered shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil. | 3-4' x 3-4' |
| 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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 'Nai oka kumo' | Nai oka kumo Japanese Maple | Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | |
| Acer palmatum 'Nishiki gawa' | Pine Bark Japanese Maple | Very unique rough bark developes sooner than 'Arakawa'. Green leaves fade to orange/red in fall. Great choice for bonsai, rough bark gives it an 'aged' look Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10-12' x 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 '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 '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 'Pixie' | Pixie Dwarf Japanese Maple | Similar to 'Bloodgood' only much smaller. Spring foliage emerge bright red, turning deep red in summer and then fiery scarlet in fall. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 4-8' x 3-6' |
| 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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 'Tsukasa Silhouette' | Tsukasa Silhouette Jap. Mpl | Upright, vigorous maple with slendor 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 '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 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. 'Inabe Shidare' | Inabe 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. '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. 'Orangeola' Standard | Orangeola Wp Jap. Mpl Std | 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 | as pruned |
| 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. '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. '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. '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 shirasawanum 'Seasons of Change' | Seasons of Change Jap. Maple | Upright, fast growing, spring reddish orange, summer shades of rose and green mixed with red. Fall shades of orange, red and yellow. Sun or partial shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 10' x 5' |
| Acer pseudosieboldianum | Korean Maple | Small to medium size tree, looks similar to a Japanese Maple, green foliage turns red/orange/yellow. Sun | 15-25' x 15-20' |