These Japanese maple motley offer elegant course and colorful leafage for yards big and little .

CARSON DOWNING

The elegant var. and coloured foliage ofJapanese maplescan make a sensational focal point in the landscape . Thistype of maplegrows small than other type and has more fragile , netlike foliage in a across-the-board array of colors . Here are some favourite varieties , include midget Nipponese maple , that feature a spectacle of vivacious foliage colouring material .

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Acer palmatum , a species of Japanese maple , is invasive in some parts of eastern U.S. , Canada , and Hawaiiso should not be planted in these area .

Dissectum Atropurpureum

A Greco-Roman Japanesemaple , ' Dissectum Atropurpureum ' bears deeply cut , feathery , red - regal leaves that turn deep red in fall . Plus it has elegant , weep ramification . prefer this variety if you ’re look for a humble - size red ignore - leaf change of Japanese maple .

Name : Acer palmatum’Dissectum Atropurpureum '

Growing consideration : Full Sunday to part refinement in moist , more or less acidulent , well - drain soil

dissectum atropurpureum japanese maple tree with pink flowers below

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sizing : Up to 8 foundation marvelous and all-inclusive

Zones:5 - 8

Coonara Pygmy

In spring , dwarf ' Coonara Pygmy ' Nipponese maple unveils its pink - tinged leaves . The pink blush fade in summertime , but then in fall the leaves grow a brilliant shade of orange - red . Because of its little size , this maple is atree you may uprise in containersor small spaces .

Name : Acer palmatum’Coonara Pygmy '

Growing Conditions : Part shade in moist , well - drained grime

Coonara Pygmy

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Size:8 feet tall and broad

Zones:6 - 8

Green Cascade

Boasting glistening , finely cut fleeceable foliage , ' Green Cascade ' Japanese maple also has a delicate weeping habit . If not staked , it mold a hang knoll of leafage . In fall , its leaves turn shades of Marxist and orange .

Name : Acer japonicum’Green Cascade '

Growing atmospheric condition : Full sun to part refinement in average moist , well - drained soil

green cascade japanese maple tree amidst other trees

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Size : Up to 20 metrical foot marvellous and 25 feet extensive

Zones:5 - 7

Golden Full Moon Maple

An exceptionally beautiful tree diagram , gilt full moon maple sport vivacious yellow leaves through the summer . If you ’re aiming toplant for fall colortry ' Aureum ' ; its leafage gratuity develop crimson edges while its leaf eye stays golden .

Name : Acer shirasawanum’Aureum '

develop Conditions : Full Dominicus to part nuance in average moist , well - drained soil

Golden Full Moon Maple

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Size:20 feet tall and wide

Autumn Moon

Like the golden full moon Nipponese maple , ' Autumn Moon ' feature bright yellow leaves . But on this variety , the parting put up decidedly pink tone . In tumble , the farewell put on a show in shade of reddened , orangish , and chicken .

Name : Acer shirasawanum’Autumn Moon '

Size:25 foot tall and wide

autumn moon japanese maple leaves

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Hogyoku

A time - tested pick and mid - size Japanese maple Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree , ' Hogyoku ' bears greenish leaves that plow bright orange in autumn . It has a sturdy trunk and branches , and tolerates oestrus intimately than many other potpourri . ' Hogyoku ' is a serious pick if you inhabit in a mood with hot summers .

Name : Acer palmatum’Hogyoku '

sizing : Up to 18 feet magniloquent and 15 feet all-embracing

hogyoku japanese maple leaves yellow and green

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Zones:5 - 9

Beni Kawa

A Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree for all season , ' Beni Kawa ' have small-scale green leaves that wrick gilded - yellowness in crepuscle . In winter , it really shines because of its bright red stems . This Nipponese maple looks stunning against a backcloth of blow , so set this tree to furnish eye - catchingwinter sake .

Name : Acer palmatum’Beni Kawa '

grow consideration : Full sun to part shade in moist , slightly acidic well - drain territory

beni kawa japanese maple acer palmatum tree

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size of it : Up to 15 feet tall and wide

Higasayama

Afavorite for bonsai , ' Higasayama ' offers pink bud that open into folio colour in cream , immature , and fuchsia . As the time of year shape up , this dwarf Japanese maple tree ’s leaves slicing to green , then alter to glowing shades of gold and yellow in autumn . If you ’re a fan of variegated foliage , this is the tree for you .

Name : Acer palmatum’Higasayama '

Growing condition : Full sun to part shade in moist , slightly acidic , well - enfeeble soil

higasayama japanese maple acer palmatum leaves

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size of it : Up to 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide

Emperor 1

A favorite because of itsdark purple - red foliage , Emperor 1 is a safe option for northern garden . Its leaves open a bit later than most other trees , which help it avoid likely price from late spring Frost . This Japanese maple tree also offer brainy ruby-red - red nightfall color .

Name : Acer palmatum’Wolff ' Emperor 1

Coral Bark Maple

A good - size Nipponese maple tree diagram with multi - time of year collection , ' Sango - kaku ' ( commonly called coral barque maple ) features green leaves that release splendid yellowed in fall . After the leaves drop , the tree diagram ’s bark take midway stage with its bright coral - red color . This colourful maple tree is a sure style to add winter interest to your landscape .

Name : Acer palmatum’Sango - kaku '

sizing : Up to 25 foot tall and 20 feet wide

emperor one japanese maple leaves

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Suminagashi

Afast - growing variety , ' Suminagashi ' can make a foot in height each twelvemonth during its first decade . It offers deeply cut leave and racy , purple - ruby-red leaf that look unspoilt all spring and summer . In fall , the graceful leave of absence turn over burnished crimson .

Name : Acer palmatum’Suminagashi '

Size:15 foot tall and wide

coral bark japanese maple and gazebo

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Bloodgood

One of the most popular Nipponese maples , ' Bloodgood ' bid deeply thin out , purple - red leaves that maintain their color well through the summer . In fall , the tree develop striking crimson - crimson color . This is the one for you if you ’re on the hunt for a time - tested and hardy tree .

Name : Acer palmatum’Bloodgood '

grow Conditions : Full Sunday to part shade in moist , slightly acidic , well - drained filth

sumi nagashi japanese maple bright red leaves

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size of it : Up to 20 feet marvelous and wide

Villa Taranto

Deeply cut , spidery leaves distinguish ' Villa Taranto ' . This Nipponese maple variety ’s foliation come out pink in spring , then fades to vivid fleeceable in summer . In fall , the leaves on this compact tree diagram again change , this time to beautiful gilded yellow .

Name : Acer palmatum’Villa Taranto '

size of it : Up to 10 feet magniloquent and 7 human foot extensive

bloodgood japanese maple leaves

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Crimson Queen

A stunning miscellany of Japanese maple , ' Crimson Queen ' offersweeping branchesof beautiful reddish - purple foliage . In fall , the fine cut leaves turn promising crimson .

Name : Acer palmatum’Crimson Queen '

sizing : Up to 10 feet grandiloquent and 12 feet all-inclusive

villa taranto japanese maple acer palmatum leaves

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Beni Schichihenge

A smaller Nipponese maple Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree variety , ' Beni Schichihenge ' offers sorry - green leaves variegated in tincture of pink and cream . In fall , the leaves vary to exciting shades of orange and Au . It also tends to resistleaf scorchfrom hot , juiceless atmospheric condition better than many other varieties .

Name : Acer palmatum’Beni Schichihenge '

raise term : Part shade and moist , well - drained soil

Crimson Queen Japanese maple

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Zones:6 - 9

Aconitifolium

One of the most beautiful Nipponese maples , ' Aconitifolium ' offers deeply cut , fern - like light-green foliage that turns tone of red , orangish , and yellow in fall . This tree diagram , also ring ' Maiku Jaku ' , alter up the beautiful grain you ’ve get along to expect from most Japanese maple .

Name : Acer japonicum’Aconitifolium '

spring up condition : Full Dominicus to part tone in moist , well - drained ground

beni schichihenge japanese maple acer palmatum

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sizing : Up to 10 understructure improbable and across-the-board

Caperci Dwarf

A little , behind - growing Nipponese maple tree , ' Caperci Dwarf ' offers pink - ting new outgrowth that fades to green as the season progresses . Then in fall , the dark-green leaves rick a shade of affectionate , glowing amber . This is aperfect tree diagram for small spacesand containers .

Name : Acer palmatum’Caperci Dwarf '

Size : Up to 6 feet tall and 10 feet all-embracing

full-moon maple acer japonicum bright orange leaves

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Vitifolium

A self-aggrandising , sturdy Japanese maple tree , ' Vitifolium ' offers full , deep green leaves that turn bright shades of atomic number 79 , yellow , orangish , and reddish in autumn . If you live in a mood that has hot summers and cold winters , this is the Japanese maple tree diagram for you .

Name : Acer japonicum’Vitifolium '

Red Dragon

This is one of the most sunlight - large-minded Japanese maple to append to your yard . It has deeply dissect leaves that remain a gorgeous burgundy color , even through the hot summer . Then , in the gloam , it turns a vivacious red .

Name : Acer palmatumvar.dissectum’Red Dragon '

grow status : Full Sunday to part shade in somewhat acidic soil

Capersi Dwarf Tree

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Viridis

Denny Schrock

This cascade down tree is a bright Paris green green that works as the perfect contrast against red Nipponese maple . In autumn , it turns bright halcyon yellow-bellied and orangish . It also works well forcontainer planting .

Name : Acer palmatumvar.dissectum‘Viridis ’

vitifolium japanese maple red and orange leaves

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Growing condition : Part shade and well - drained ground

Size : Up to 6 feet tall and wide

Frequently Asked Questions

Japanese maple Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree can alter from just 2 - 3 feet tall all the way of life up to around 30 invertebrate foot magniloquent , depending on the type . ensure the ripe size of the Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree you choose will outfit the space you want to plant it .

Like most trees , planting in former spring or early dip is ideal . The goal is to provide the tree enough time to grow newfangled root before temperatures inflame up in summertime or before the ground freezes in winter . This usually takes 4 - 6 week .

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Fall Garden Container Story - large planter with ‘red dragon’ japanese maple; ornamental cabbage; ‘icicles’ licorice plant; and swiss chard & kale

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Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’, Japanese maple

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