Plants

Acer buergerianum

[Trident Maple]

Needs training to develop single central leader (if that is desired). Popular street tree in Japan. Cold hardiness varies in seed produced stock. In some cases, fruit set is so high as to deplete foliage. Flaking bicolor bark in gray-brown and orange.

Acer campestre

[Hedge Maple]

Transplants easily. Pruning may be needed to limb up branches to create a shade or patio tree. Tolerates severe pruning and soil compaction. Can be pruned to become a giant hedge.

Acer grandidentatum

[Bigtooth Maple]

A densely branched tree with shiny green lobulate leaves on top and silvery beneath. It has a bright fall color of red, yellow, and orange as well as yellow corymbose flowers in spring. The samaras resemble moth wings.

Acer grandidentatum 'Schmidt' [sold as Rocky Mountain Glow®]

[Rocky Mountain Glow Maple]

Acer grandidentatum is closely related to Acer saccharum (the Sugar Maple), which it is often compared to. This variant stands out due to its more upright form, smaller size, and its brilliant orange-yellow and orange-red fall foliage.

Acer griseum

[Paperbark Maple]

Slow growth (6-12" per year) is compensated for by longevity and freedom from maintenance. The cinnamon-brown, curly bark is outstanding. Habit is open enough to display bark interest year-round.

Acer japonicum

[Full Moon Maple]

Acer miyabei

[Miyabe Maple]

Attractive bark is grayish with long, vertical scales and fissures in maturity. Some difficulty in both vegetative and seed propagation.

Acer miyabei 'Morton' [sold as State Street™]

[State Street Miyabe Maple]

This selection has handsome corky bark with an oval form and attractive ascending branches. Acer miyabei 'Morton' is sometimes known as an alternative to Acer campestre, as it is more vigorous and cold hardy.

Acer palmatum

[Japanese Maple]

A refined but striking specimen in its several forms, differing in color, texture, and habit, but all graceful. Newly expanded foliage may be damaged by sun and wind. Plant where it will receive some protection from the elements, especially winter elements. Can leaf out early and be killed back by a late freeze. Prefers some shade and good moisture.

Acer palmatum `Sango Kaku`

[Coral Bark Japanese Maple]