(Beni-kawa Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple)

The beautiful and ubiquitous Japanese maple is a small deciduous tree native to eastern Asia. Selected in about 1985 for its showy bark, which is even more brightly colored than that of 'Sango-kaku', 'Beni-kawa' has bright coral-red young stems which become duller as the branches age. The small, palmate (hand-shaped) leaves emerge pale green, deepen in color in summer, and turn yellow in fall. Clusters of red flowers dangle from the branches in spring, followed by small green two-winged fruits that...

(Beni-shichihenge Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple)

The beautiful and ubiquitous Japanese maple is a small deciduous tree native to eastern Asia. A dwarf, shrubby cultivar grown for its variegated leaves, 'Beni-shichihenge' has deeply five-lobed, blue-green leaves with salmon-pink margins that fade to pinkish white. The lobes are often twisted and curled. Fall color is yellow. Clusters of red flowers dangle from the branches in spring, followed by small green two-winged fruits that mature to red-brown. Smooth gray bark provides winter interest.

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(Bihou Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple)

The beautiful and ubiquitous Japanese maple is a garden staple. A native of eastern Asia, this medium-sized deciduous tree has a broad rounded canopy and packs a powerful punch when it comes to ornamental value. Its palmate foliage may be green, purple or burgundy-red, depending on the cultivar, and can turn vivid shades of yellow, bronze orange or red in fall. Like all maples, it bears inconspicuous flowers in the spring. These are followed by red or green helicopter-like fruits called samaras....

(Bloodgood Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple)

The beautiful and ubiquitous Japanese maple is a small, deciduous tree native to eastern Asia. Its cultivar 'Bloodgood' features deeply lobed, palmate (hand-shaped) leaves which emerge purple-red in spring, deepen to burgundy-red in summer, and turn fiery tones in fall. In winter, the stark gray branches will add to any garden or landscape.

One of the hardiest cultivars of Japanese maple (to zone 5), 'Bloodgood' prefers sites with rich, well-drained soil and part sun to part shade. It is versatile...

(Bonfire Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple)

The beautiful and ubiquitous Japanese maple is a small deciduous tree native to eastern Asia. Its dwarf cultivar 'Bonfire' (a.k.a. 'Seigai' and 'Akaji Nishiki') features small, palmate (hand-shaped) leaves that emerge bright red in spring, darken to bronze in late spring, mature to green in summmer, and finally turn brilliant orange and red in fall. The trunk is often twisted and its gray bark is attractive throughout the year. Branches are short and branchlets are softly drooping.

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(Boskoop Glory Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple)

The beautiful and ubiquitous Japanese maple is a small, deciduous tree native to eastern Asia. Its cultivar 'Boskoop Glory' features deeply lobed, palmate (hand-shaped) leaves which emerge pinkish-red in spring, deepen to burgundy-red in summer, and turn fiery tones in fall. In winter, the stark gray branches will add to any garden or landscape.

This cultivar prefers sites with rich, well-drained soil and part sun to part shade. It is versatile in the landscape and may be grown as a feature...

(Burgundy Flame Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple)

The beautiful and ubiquitous Japanese maple is a small, deciduous tree native to eastern Asia. Its cultivar 'Burgundy Flame' features deeply lobed, palmate (hand-shaped) leaves which emerge crimson in spring, deepen to wine-red in summer, and turn fiery tones in fall. In winter, the stark gray branches will add to any garden or landscape.

This fine ornamental tree prefers sites with rich, well-drained soil and part sun to part shade. It is versatile in the landscape and may be grown as a feature...

(Burgundy Lace Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple)

The beautiful Japanese maple is a small deciduous tree native to eastern Asia. This hardy selection features deeply lobed, palmate (hand-shaped) leaves which emerge purple-red in spring, deepen to burgundy-red and dark green in summer, and turn fiery tones in fall. It has been likened to 'Bloodgood' but is less bright and colorful. In winter, the stark gray branches will add to any garden or landscape.

This maple prefers sites with rich, well-drained soil and part sun to part shade. It is versatile...

(Butterfly Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple)

The beautiful and ubiquitous Japanese maple is a small deciduous tree native to eastern Asia. The dwarf cultivar 'Butterfly' features deeply lobed, palmate (hand-shaped), gray-green leaves with cream margins and pink undertones. Its habit is stiff and upright. In winter, the stark gray branches will add to any garden or landscape.

This maple prefers sites with rich, well-drained soil and part sun to part shade. It is versatile in the landscape and may be grown as a feature plant, in a mixed...

(Chitose-yama Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple)

A deciduous tree native to eastern Asia, the beautiful and ubiquitous Japanese maple is a garden staple. The cultivar 'Chitose-yama' develops a broad mounded canopy and packs a powerful punch when it comes to ornamental value. This fine selection has very finely divided green to burgundy palmate leaves that turn brilliant purple, orange and red in the fall.

Elegant and adaptable, Japanese maple prefers sites with rich, well-drained soil and part sun to part shade. It sows itself into the garden...