Acer palmatum / Japanese Maples

Acer palmatum / Japanese Maples

Acer palmatum ‘Japanese Sunrise’

Acer palmatum ‘Japanese Sunrise’ is a deciduous Japanese maple. In spring its leaves are green, which turn darker during the summer, turning golden yellow in the autumn. Depending upon the age of the plant and the time of year, it can have a spectacular bright red bark. Acer palmatum ‘Japanese Sunrise’ should be planted in partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. It has an eventual height and spread of 0.5m.

Acer palmatum / Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum is a small slow growing, deciduous Japanese maple, which can be grown as a shrub or small tree. The delicate foliage of Acer palmatum is small, five-lobed and deep green in the spring. These turn a stunning red in the autumn. It has an overall height of between 6-10 metres. Acer palmatum requires well-drained soil with an acidic pH, which will enhance the autumn colours. It can be grown in a semi-shaded position, as too much sun will scorch its fragile foliage.

Acer palmatum ‘Beni Otake’

Acer palamtum ‘Beni Otake’ is an attractive, upright Acer.  It has red foliage which is long and linear in shape, similar to bamboo.  The red\crimson foliage will last from spring until autumn.  Acer palmatum ‘Beni Otake’ will eventual grow to approximately 2.5m.  It can withstand sun and partial shade positions.

Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’

Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ is a deciduous upright Acer. It has stunning interest from spring through to the autumn.  The foliage in the spring is a superb rich red\purple, which will be evident through the summer.  The deeply lobed leaves turn a fiery crimson\blood red in the autumn.  Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ prefers a slightly sheltered position.  Its eventual height is 4.5m

Acer palmatum ‘Burgundy Lace’

Acer palmatum ‘Burgundy Lace’ is a deciduous Japanese maple.  It has red\purple foliage in the spring and summer, which turns scarlet in the autumn.  Acer palmatum ‘Burgundy Lace’ is a medium sized tree with an eventual height of 4m.  It prefers a partial shade position as full sun can scorch the leaves.

Acer palmatum ‘Chishio’

Acer palmatum ‘Chishio’ is a dwarf Japanese maple with variegated foliage. The small five-lobed leaves are crimson in the spring. They turn emerald green in the summer. Acer palmatum ‘Chishio’ leaves turn orange\red in the autumn. Acer palmatum ‘Chishio’ has an eventual height of 1.5m.

Acer palmatum ‘Fireglow’

Acer palmatum ‘Fireglow’ is an upright Japanese Maple.  It has red foliage in the spring and summer which turns crimson in the autumn.  Acer palmatum ‘Fireglow’ has an eventual height of 3.5m

Acer palmatum ‘Katsura’

Acer palmatum ‘Katsura’ is a deciduous Japanese maple, with an upright growth habit. Its 5-7 lobed leaves are yellow-orange with pink tinged edges in the spring, green in the summer, turning bright yellow-orange in the autumn. Acer palmatum ‘Katsura’ prefer a partial shade position, as full sun and lack of moisture can cause leaf scorch. They should be planted in a sheltered spot, with moist, well-drained soil. Acer palmatum ‘Katsura’ has an ultimate height and spread of 2.5-4m.

Acer palmatum ‘O Kagami’

Acer palmatum ‘O Kagami’ is a small, deciduous upright Japanese maple. It is densely branched. It has deeply divided lobed leaves. Acer palmatum ‘O Kagami’ leaves appear purplish-red in spring. They turn a glossy deep red\black with green tones during the summer. The leaves become scarlet red in autumn. It prefers a rich, well drained soil. Acer palmatum ‘O Kagami’ can be positioned in a sunny or sheltered position. It has an eventual height of 5m.

Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’

Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’ is a medium sized, bushy deciduous Japanese maple with an upright growth habit. It has golden yellow foliage in the spring, which turns yellow\green during the summer months. During the autumn, it will turn a spectacular orange\gold.  Its bark is bright green. Reddish-purple flowers may be followed by red fruits.  This Acer can be planted in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’ has an eventual height of 5m, and prefers a moist well-drained soil.

Acer palmatum ‘Red Emperor’

Acer palmatum ‘Red Emperor’ is a deciduous Japanese maple with a fast, upright growth habit. It has red foliage during the spring and summer, before turning crimson red in the autumn. It can be planted in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. Acer palmatum ‘Red Emperor’ has an eventual height of 5m, and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Acer palmatum ‘Red Pygmy’

Acer palmatum ‘Red Pygmy’ is a deciduous Japanese maple with an upright growth habit. It is slow growing and produces small purple flowers in springtime. The foliage divide into 7 lobes. In spring and summer the foliage is red, before turning crimson in the autumn. It can be planted in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. Acer palmatum ‘Red Pygmy’ has an eventual height of 3.5m, and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Acer palmatum ‘Shaina’

Acer palmatum ‘Shaina’ is a  deciduous Japanese maple with a compact growth habit. Its bright red foliage in spring turns dark red during the summer. It becomes bright crimson in the autumn. It can be planted in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. Acer palmatum ‘Shaina’ has an eventual height of 3m, and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Acer palmatum ‘Shin deshojo’

Acer palmatum ‘Shin deshojo’ is an upright Japanese maple with variegated foliage. The lobed shaped foliage opens crimson-scarlet in the spring, becoming green\red in the sum before turning a cascade of stunning red-orange in the autumn. Acer palmatum ‘Shin deshojo’ has an eventual height of 3m. It will grow in moist well-drained soil in a sunny position, but must be sheltered.

Acer palmatum ‘Skeeter’s Broom’

Acer palmatum ‘Skeeter’s Broom’ is a slow growing deciduous Japanese maple. It has an upright, compact growth habit. The deeply lobed leaves are red maroon during the spring and summer. It turns bright red in the autumn. Acer palmatum ‘Skeeter’s Broom’ can be grown in full sun or partial shade, in a sheltered position. It has an eventual height of 2.5m, and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Acer palmatum ‘Trompenburg’

Acer palmatum ‘Trompenburg’ is a deciduous upright Japanese maple. It can be grown as a tree or small shrub. The seven lobed foliage is deep purple red during the spring and summer months. This turns to crimson in the autumn. It can be planted in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position.  Acer palmatum ‘Trompenburg’ has an eventual height of 7m, and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Acer palmatum ‘Villa Taranto’

Acer palmatum ‘Villa Taranto’ is an upright, deciduous Japanese maple. The foliage is split into 5 narrow lobes. This is orange-crimson in the spring, turning a reddish green during the summer. The foliage turns yellow-gold in the autumn. It can be planted in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position.  Acer palmatum ‘Villa Taranto’ has an eventual height of 3m, and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Baldsmith’

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Baldsmith’ is a pendulous, slow growing deciduous Japanese maple. During spring the delicate foliage is orange-red. This changes to bronze-red during the summer. It turns a stunning scarlet in the autumn. This Acer can be planted in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Baldsmith’ has an eventual height of 3m, and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Crimson Princess’

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Crimson Princess’ is a deciduous Japanese maple. It has an upright form with slightly weeping branches. The lace-like dissected foliage is red  in the spring. This turns bronze during the summer months, before turning a stunning bright scarlet in the autumn. Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Crimson Princess’ has an eventual height of 3m, and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Crimson Queen’

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Crimson Queen’ is a medium sized deciduous Japanese shrub, with a weeping\arching habit. Its delicate, feathery leaves consist of 7-9 deeply cut lobes. These appear reddish-purple in the spring. It holds its colour during the summer months, although some fading can happen. In the autumn, Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Crimson Queen’ appears a stunning crimson red. It also produces small purple flowers and fruits. Its eventual height and spread is 1.5 – 2.5m

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Seiryu’

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Seiryu’ is a deciduous Japanese maple with an upright growth habit. It can be grown as a large shrub or small tree. During the spring and summer its dissected foliage is bright green. This turns a gold crimson in the autumn. It can be planted in full sun or partial shade, in a sheltered position. Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Seiryu’ has an eventual height of 6m, and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Stella Rossa’

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Stella Rossa’ is a deciduous Japanese maple with a weeping growth habit. During the spring its lace-like foliage is pink\red. This turns purple in the summer before becoming bright red in the autumn. It can be planted in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Stella Rosssa’ has an eventual height of 3m, and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Tamuke yama’

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Tamuke yama’ is a deciduous Japanese maple. It is usually grown as a small tree and has a spreading and weeping growth form. The cascading foliage is a deep crimson in the spring. This turns purple\red in the summer, before turning a fiery scarlet in the autumn. It should be planted in partial shade in a sheltered position. Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Tamuke yama’ has an eventual height of 4m, and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Toyama nishiki’

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Toyama nishiki’ is a deciduous Japanese maple. It has a weeping growth habit. The variegated foliage is green\bronze in the spring and summer.  This turns crimson in the autumn. Plant in partial shade in an sheltered position.  Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Toyama nishiki’ has an eventual height of 3m, and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’ is a weeping Japanese maple. The foliage is deeply dissected and lace-like. During the spring and summer, the foliage is bright green. This turns a gold\crimson during the autumn. It should be planted in a sheltered, shady position. Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’ has an eventual height of 3m.

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