Plants

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 negundo

[Boxelder]

Invasive. Very rough in its appearance due to pinnately compound, coarsely serrate leaves paired with a multi-stemmed, irregular habit. Leaves of young specimens may commonly be mistaken for poison ivy. This tree has limited ornamental value in the landscape and is short lived but also extremely tolerant of site conditions. Wherever this species is grown, expect to encounter boxelder bugs (Leptocoris trivittatus). This common pest feeds on the sap of boxelders and maples and is…

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 `Koto-no-ito`

[Harp Strings Japanese Maple]

Tolerant to black walnut (Juglans nigra).

Acer palmatum `Sango Kaku`

[Coral Bark Japanese Maple]

Acer palmatum 'Sherwood Flame'

[Sherwood Flame Japanese Maple]

Acer palmatum 'Tsukasa Silhouette'

[Tsukasa Silhouette Japanese Maple]

Acer palmatum var. atropurpureum 'Bloodgood'

[Bloodgood Japanese Maple]

This popular tree is chosen for its stunning purplish-red leaves during the summer months. However, if the summer is particularly hot and dry, the color will dull to a greenish-red hue.

Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum 'Ever Red'

[Ever Red Cutleaf Japanese Maple]

The branching of this attractive Japanese Maple cultivar provides a weeping affect to the landscape. This variety holds its color longer than most other varieties of Japanese Maple, and is also one of the smaller forms. 'Ever Red' can handle more urban soils but prefers acidic, moist soils. Best coloration occurs if in partial shade.

Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Waterfall'

[Waterfall Japanese Maple]

Avoid sites that get too hot or dry in the summer and strong winds. Pruning should be kept to a minimum as it often results in significant bleeding especially in the spring/summer. The 'Waterfall' variety is a weeping cultivar that displays cascading branching. Foliage will typically leaf out in early spring and can be damaged by frost chlorosis can occur in high pH soils.