Plants

Acer japonicum 'Rising Sun'

[Rising Sun Fullmoon Maple]

This large-leaf maple provides a stunning fall-color around September to October with hints of orange, red and yellow earning it's cultivar name 'Rising Sun'.

Acer maximowiczianum

[Nikko Maple]

The Nikko Maple is a small, vase-shaped tree that has year-round interest, especially due to its attractive, smooth gray to grayish yellow bark. This tree was discovered in Japan in the 1860s by Carl Johann Maximowicz, hence the specific epithet name; the town of Nikko, Japan contributes to the common name. It is rare in its native habitat today.

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 'Wolff' [sold as Emperor I®]

[Emperor I Japanese Maple]

Emperor I grows rapidly and of the Japanese Maple cultivars it is on the larger side. Leaves have red and blue pigment, holds color in heat. This cultivar leafs out 12 to 14 days later than sister cultivars which helps avoid spring frost damage.

Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'

[Osakazuki Japanese Maple]

'Osakazuki' is an older cultivar with vibrant green leaves that fade to red in the fall. It has many uses in the landscaping with its fine texture. Needs some protection from heat.

Acer palmatum `Sango Kaku`

[Coral Bark Japanese Maple]

Acer palmatum 'Sherwood Flame'

[Sherwood Flame Japanese Maple]

Acer palmatum `Shishigashira`

[Lion’s Head Japanese Maple]

Avoid planting in windy sites and dry soil.

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.