Japanese Maples - Current Availability
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Last updated September 11, 2026
| Botanical Name | Name | Description | 10 Yr Height x Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 '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 palmatum | Green-leaved 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 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 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 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 '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 '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 '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 '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 'Nai oka kumo' | Nai oka kumo Japanese Maple | Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | |
| 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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 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 '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 '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 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. '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. '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. '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. '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. 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. '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 shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' | Autumn Moon Japanese Maple | Golden spring leaves with an orange blush. Sometimes the leaves are orange with green veins. Lovely display of orange and red in the fall. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist but well-drained soil | 6-10' x 4-6' |
| 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 pseudosieboldianum | Korean Maple - multistem | Small to medium size tree, looks similar to a Japanese Maple, green foliage turns red/orange/yellow. Sun | 15' x 10-15' |
| 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' |