Tree 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.
Tree 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.
Tree Acer ginnala [Amur Maple] The Amur Maple can be invasive in areas of New England. This small tree, large shrub, has been used for screening and mass plantings along buildings. The straight species has little to no disease or insect issues but some cultivars such as 'Flame' have issues with verticillium wilt. This species is widely adaptable to soil pH's and different types of soils and can be container plant. Unlike most Maples, the Amur Maple has fragrant yellow…
Tree Acer ginnala 'Flame' [Flame Amur Maple] This cultivar is similar to its straight species; Acer tataricum ssp. ginnala except for its fall color has a more vibrant coloration. Used similarly as the straight species, screening, mass plantings and patio plant are great uses for this plant. This cultivar can have issues with verticillium wilt as well.
Tree 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.
Tree 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.
Tree Acer miyabei [Miyabe Maple] Attractive bark is grayish with long, vertical scales and fissures in maturity. Some difficulty in both vegetative and seed propagation.
Tree 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.
Tree Indiana Native Acer negundo [Boxelder] Extremely tolerant of site conditions. Short-lived. Very weak-wooded. Invasive. Only use where nothing else will grow.
Tree 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.