Aka Kawa Hime

A dwarf, bushy cord-bark maple. Has a great green spring color that turns bright gold in the fall. Reaches roughly 8’ tall by 6’ wide in size.

Akane

A great dwarf variety that is excellent for growing in pots & has nice color in all three seasons. Has brilliant orange coloring in the springtime & turns into orange with yellow in the fall. Reaches roughly 8’ tall by 6’ wide in size.

Alpine Sunrise

A super dwarf variety with a nice form, is heat tolerant & great for growing in pots. Foliage has cherry red coloring in the springtime & a beautiful crimson red in the fall. Reaches roughly 5’ tall by 5’ wide in size.

Amagi Shigure

A slow-growing, upright grower with bright brick-red leaves with prominent black veins in Spring. Fall color is vivid orange, red and purple. Also called “Purple Passion”, is great for containers & reaches roughly 8’ tall by 4’ wide in size.

Amber Ghost

Has striking reticulated leaves & prefers AM sun only. Foliage is variegated in the springtime & an orange-red in the fall. Reaches roughly 10’ tall by 8’ wide in size.

Ariadne

Has beautifully reticulated leaves & does well in shade. Foliage is a nice orangey-pink in the springtime & an orangey-red in the fall. Reaches roughly 8’ tall by 6’ wide in size.

Photo courtesy of Eshraghi Nursery

Beni Hoshi

A compact dwarf Acer palmatum tree with an upright form, perfect for growing in containers.  Small red leaves in spring are very cute, then turn to yellow & orange in fall. The Japanese name means "red star." Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil.  Reaches roughly 8’ tall by 6’ wide in size.

Bihou

An Acer palmatum whose name means "beautiful mountain range." Chartreuse new leaves appear edged in red before turning a more medium green for summer. Fall color is yellow sometimes blended with orange. The real interest happens in winter when the bark turns orange-yellow and glows.  Reaches roughly 10’ tall by 10’ wide in size.

Black Curl

This Acer palmatum has uniquely cupped foliage & is definitely a specimen for the collector. Foliage is a dark purple in springtime & then changes to a combination of reds, oranges & yellows in the fall. Reaches roughly 8’ tall by 6’ wide in size.

Blonde Beauty

This Acer palmatum has amazing reticulated foliage, prefers AM sun only & is a great variety for growing in pots. Leaves emerge light green and white in the spring & change to an orange-red in the fall. Reaches roughly 8’ tall by 6’ wide in size.

Coral Magic

One of the best Japanese maple varieties for spring. It spring coloring is coral with yellow that eventually turns to a variety of orange tones in the fall. Has a nice short & bushy habit that makes it ideal for growing in containers. Reaches roughly 6’ tall by 4’ wide in size.

Corvallis Broom

A newer coral bark maple that is a small, multi-stemmed tree. Foliage emerges bright green in the spring & changes to yellows with red in the fall. Reaches roughly 6’ tall by 4’ wide, making it great for growing in smaller yards and/or containers.

Cosmos

One of the best varieties for variegation with lots of white present on foliage. Has spectacular spring variegated foliage in whites, greens and pinks, eventually changing to a bright orange in the fall. Prefers AM sun only & reaches roughly 10 feet tall by 6 feet wide in size.

Dr. Seuss

A variety ideal for growing in containers that has a tight growth & an interesting bushy grow habit. Has nice yellow green coloring in the spring & yellow to orange coloring in the fall. Reaches roughly 5 feet tall by 3 feet wide in size.

Elizabeth

An excellent compact grower that takes heat nicely with no burning. Leaves emerge a reddish purple & turn to a scarlet red in the fall color. Reaches roughly 6’ tall by 4’ wide in size, making it a great variety for growing in pots.

Elwood Orange

Amazing color on this variegated variety that has a bushy & broad habit. Foliage is reticulated with greens, oranges & whites in the spring time, changing to a striking orangey-yellow in the fall. Does best in a location that gets part shade & reaches roughly 10’ tall by 8’ wide in size.

Fairy Hair

An Acer palmatum variety that is a unique & rare.  Great as a bonsai, in containers, or as an accent in a small space. Has long & lacy foliage that emerges light green in spring.  Foliage blazes with bright red & orange coloration in fall. Reaches roughly 4’ tall by 4’ wide in size.

Photo courtesy of Eshraghi Nursery

Fireball

An outstanding red dwarf choice for a sunny location. Foliage is a cherry red color in the spring time, changing to a vivid scarlet red in the fall. Reaches roughly 5 feet tall by 4 feet wide in size, making it a great variety to grow in pots.

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Gold Digger

Known for its showy bright yellow bark in winter that adds interest to the landscape. Foliage emerges a bright green in the spring & changes to yellows with orange in the fall. Reaches roughly 10’ tall by 6’ wide.

Grandma Ghost

A great understory grower that needs PM shade for best color. Leaves emerge yellow with pink in the spring & changes to a lovely golden crimson in the fall. Reaches roughly 10’ tall by 8’ wide in size.

Hana Tsukasa

A rare maple that has amazing color. Make sure to plant in a spot with no afternoon sun. Foliage starts a pure pink color in the spring & then changes to oranges and reds in the fall. Reaches roughly 10’ tall by 8’ wide in size.

Hanezu Hagoromo

A beautiful variety with unique foliage texture & a compact form. Foliage starts a nice orangey-yellow in the spring & changes to an orangey-red in the fall. Reaches roughly 8’ tall by 6’ wide in size, making it a great variety to grow in pots.

Hime Shojo

A variety that takes heat & is great for small spaces, including growing in pots. Foliage is a rich maroon scarlet color in the spring & then changes to red in the fall. Reaches roughly 6’ tall by 4’ wide.

Ikandi

This a stunning variety that is definitely eye candy! Has striking pink, green and white variegation in the spring that eventually changes a golden yellow in the fall. Reaches roughly 10’ tall by 6’ wide.

Johnnie's Pink

An Acer palmatum small deciduous tree with a delicate branching habit. Small leaves emerge in shades of bright pink then darken to deep brown-red, before turning to medium green for summer. Fall color is orange to red. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil.  Reaches roughly 8’ tall by 4’ wide.

Jubilee

An upright Acer palmatum variety whose form is softened by branches that are somewhat cascading. An excellent variegated variety that needs afternoon shade. Has deep pink to green spring color & red tones in the fall. Reaches roughly 8’ tall by 8’ wide.

Kandy Kitchen

A great red dwarf variety that is perfect for growing in containers. Leaves are a rich cherry red color in the springtime that change to a deep scarlet red in the fall. Reaches roughly 6 feet tall by 6 feet wide.

Kinshi

A variety with interesting foliage & whose name translates to "Golden Threads" Maple. Foliage emerges bright green in springtime, eventually turning to yellows & oranges in the fall. Reaches roughly 6' tall by 4' wide in size & is great for growing in containers.

Kiyohime

A vigorous Acer palmatum dwarf whose small light green leaves emerge bright green with red margins in the spring. Leaves turn glossy & dark green with purple-red margins by summer.  A great variety for containers.  Reaches roughly 8’ tall by 10’ wide.

Koto maru

One of the best maples for fall! A wonderful dwarf variety that is great for growing in containers. Leaves are yellow to green in the spring & reds, oranges and yellows in the fall. Reaches roughly 4’ tall by 5’ wide.

Photo courtesy of Iseli Nursery

Koto no Ito

An Acer palmatum that has been described as the dancing monkey tree for the way the extremely narrow lobes dance in the wind. The habit is upright & very nice. Spring color is green with fall color as a wonderful yellow moving towards gold & finishing blended with orange. Reaches roughly 10 feet tall by 8 feet wide in size.

Ko Yuki

Name means “little snowflake” & it does best with part shade conditions. Has beautiful variegation in the spring of green & white. Colors change to an incredible combination of reds, oranges & yellows in the fall. Reaches roughly 8 feet tall by 6 feet wide in size & is a great choice for growing in containers.

Lima Gold

Has a nice dwarf, bushy habit & nice green bark. Yellow green spring leaves turn golds to oranges in the fall. Reaches roughly 4 feet tall by 4 feet wide in size, making it great for growing in pots.

Little Sango

A dwarf coral bark maple that has excellent bark color & a dense, upright form. Bright green spring leaves turn yellows to reds in the fall. Newer stems are bright red in winter. Reaches roughly 8 feet tall by 6 feet wide in size.

Lozita

Has unique dark foliage on a rounded habit. Leaves are a beautiful dark burgundy in the spring & then eventually change to bright scarlet in the fall. Reaches roughly 9’ tall by 9’ wide in size.

Mannyo No Sato

A small Acer palmatum deciduous tree with irregular green & purple variegated leaves. Makes a wonderful attraction in spring & summer and is great for containers. Fall color is purple & orange. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil.  Reaches roughly 8’ tall by 6’ wide in size.

Mikazuki

Bushy, upright Acer palmatum with narrow-lobed leaves in lovely pink blush over white with green reticulation. Color holds well through summer. Name means "crescent moon" in Japanese. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil.  Reaches roughly 8’ tall by 5’ wide in size.

Mini Maple

A stunning new dwarf variety that is perfect for containers & bonsai. Leaves are green with red edges in the Spring & turn bright, vibrant red with orange in the Fall. Reaches roughly 2’ tall by 2’ wide.