Acer palmatum ‘Atrolineare’
Japanese Maple
Semi-dwarf tree with upright habit. Narrow lobed leaves emerge a bright red, fading to purple-green in the summer, followed by red in the fall. Also known as ‘Scolopendrifolium Rubrum’
Size: 15 x 12′
Growth rate: Moderate
Exposure: Part Sun-Shade
Zone: 5
Acer palmatum ‘Beni hime’
Japanese Maple
A dwarf, shrubby tree with small, rounded star-shaped leaves. New growth is pinkish red with red margin and green veins. Remains both red and green through summer becoming more intensely red and purple in fall
Size: 5 x 4′
Growth rate: Slow
Exposure: Part shade
Zone: 5
Acer palmatum ‘Bihou’
Japanese Maple
A small, upright deciduous tree with tiny yellow-green leaves. Fall color is yellow to orange. Bark on twigs and branches turns a vivid coral yellow with an orange overcast in winter. The Japanese name means “beautiful mountain range”
Size: 7 x 3′
Growth rate: Moderate
Exposure: Part Sun-Part shade
Zone: 5
Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’
Japanese Maple
A vigorous, upright habit with blackish red new stems. Large, deeply cut red leaves turn bright red in fall. The iconic red upright Japanese maple to which all others are compared.
Size: 20 x 20′
Growth rate: Moderate
Exposure: Sun-Part shade
Zone: 5
Acer palmatum ‘Emperor I’
Japanese Maple
An upright maple, similar to ‘Bloodgood’, but with a faster growth rate. This cultivar has a narrower habit with dark red-purple leaves which turn scarlet in the fall. Ideal for colder climates.
Size: 20 x 20‘
Growth rate: fast
Exposure: Sun-Part shade
Zone: 5
Acer palmatum ‘Fireglow’
Japanese Maple
Upright maple similar to ‘Bloodgood’, but on the smaller side with brighter red fall coloration. New leaves are also slightly more pink. Heat tolerant.
Size: 16 x 16′
Growth rate: Moderate
Exposure: Sun-Part shade
Zone: 5
Acer palmatum ‘Manyo no sato’
Japanese Maple
Narrow-lobed, deeply divided leaves emerge purple, and harden off to green and purple. In late summer, the purple turns deep green, creating a two-toned green effect. Fall color is purple and orange. Broad upright habit.
Size: 6 x 4′
Growth rate: Slow
Exposure: Part sun-Part shade
Zone: 5
Acer palmatum ‘Mikazuki’
Crescent Moon Maple
Spring growth emerges red with green venation. As the deeply divided and undulating foliage matures, it changes to creamy white with pink margins. Fall brings back the green veins highlighting the orange leaves.
Size: 13 x 7′
Growth rate: Slow
Exposure: Part sun-Part shade
Zone: 5
Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’
Japanese Maple
Similar to ‘Katsura’ but even more colorful. A nicely branched upright tree, the large leaves begin coral-orange and progress to vibrant yellow with red undertones, eventually maturing to soft green. Bright gold and coral in fall.
Size: 25 x 15′
Growth rate: Moderate
Exposure: Part shade
Zone: 5
Acer palmatum ‘Summer Gold’
Japanese Maple
A lovely yellow-leaved maple that is sun tolerant. New leaves emerge orange-yellow, transitioning through light yellow, yellow-gold, yellow-green, and finally golden yellow in fall. This yellow maple, developed at Fratelli Gilardelli Nursery in Italy, tolerates sun and heat well.
Size: 13 x 8′
Growth rate: Moderate
Exposure: Sun-Part shade
Zone: 5
Acer palmatum ‘Tobiosho’
Japanese Maple
Known for its brilliant red fall color, ‘Tobiosho’ has an upright, rounded habit and bears medium green leaves through spring and summer.
Size: 20 x 15′
Growth rate: Moderate
Exposure: Sun-Part shade
Zone: 5
Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Crimson Queen’
Laceleaf Maple
A lovely laceleaf maple with deep purple-red color and a nice cascading habit. Holds color well in heat and turns deep scarlet in fall.
Size: 8 x 12′
Growth rate: Moderate
Exposure: Part sun
Zone: 5
Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Inaba Shidare’
Laceleaf Maple
Rich maroon laceleaf with a cascading habit that is a bit more upright than most. Crimson in fall. Faster growing than other red laceleafs.
Size: 7 x 10′
Growth rate: Moderate
Exposure: Part sun-Part shade
Zone: 5
Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Jeddeloh Orange’
Laceleaf Maple
Finely dissected leaves have strong red-orange margins and pale green centers. Fall color is intense red. A lovely small specimen tree.
Size: 5 x 6′
Growth rate: Moderate
Exposure: Part sun-Part shade
Zone: 5
Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Orangeola’
Laceleaf Maple
Leaves emerge orange-red then fade to dark red-green. Heavy shade encourages a deep green cast. It is a beautiful effect enhanced by leaves that are a bit more glossy than most of the reddish purple laceleaf varieties. Color becomes bright red-orange in autumn. Dense branches cascade nicely.
Size: 8 x 7′
Growth rate: Moderate
Exposure: Part sun-Part shade
Zone: 5
Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Red Dragon’
Laceleaf Maple
A beautiful weeping laceleaf with new red leaves which mature to purple-red. This cultivar holds deep red color in sun or shade, better than any other red dissectum. Rich red in fall.
Size: 7 x 10′
Growth rate: Moderate
Exposure: Sun-Part shade
Zone: 5
Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Tamukeyama’
Laceleaf Maple
A rich red-purple laceleaf which holds its color well through summer. Leaves emerge slightly more red; fall color is brilliant red. Grows quickly to maturity.
Size: 8 x 12′
Growth rate: Moderate
Exposure: Sun-Part shade
Zone: 5
Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’
Laceleaf Maple
The most common green laceleaf maple. Bright green leaves turn yellow-gold with hints of orange and red in fall. Cascading habit.
Size: 10 x 10′
Growth rate: Moderate
Exposure: Part sun-Part shade
Zone: 5
Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Waterfall’
Laceleaf Maple
Small, deciduous tree that has strongly cascading branches. Green foliage turns gold with traces of orange and scarlet in the fall. Needs more shade in hot summer areas.
Size: 6 x 12′
Growth rate: Moderate
Exposure: Sun-Part shade
Zone: 5
