Tree Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum 'Red Dragon' [Red Dragon Cutleaf Japanese Maple] 'Red Dragon' was cultivated at a nursery in New Zealand and is leaf scorch resistant. This cascading, dwarf mound is considered to be one of the best variants for holding its color throughout the seasons in both sun and shade. However, it is important to keep this plant in a protected area that shields it from both summer drought and cold winds.
Shrub/Tree Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum 'Tamukeyama' [Tamukeyama Japanese Maple] This is a popular cultivar with red-purple leaves and a mounding growth form. The leaves turn a vivid red in the fall. With the leaf color and interesting growth habit, this makes an excellent accent tree in the landscape.
Tree Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Waterfall' [Waterfall Japanese Maple] Best grown in moist, well-drained, organic soils. Avoid hot, dry, or excessively windy sites. New foliage may scorch in full sun location. Chlorosis may occur in high pH soils. 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.
Tree Acer pictum ssp. mono [Painted Maple] This tree will sometimes be seen growing in a shrub-like habit. A milky sap comes out of the stem when it is cut. Smooth gray bark with longitudinal fissures in an irregular pattern resembles the bark of Acer palmatum, the Japanese Maple.
Tree Acer saccharum 'Bailsta' [sold as Fall Fiesta™] [Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple] The Bailsta Sugar Maple, sold under the trademark name of Fall Fiesta, has a vigorous growth rate and vibrant fall foliage of yellow, orange and red. It is resistant to heat, drought, and leaf scorch, This cultivar has an excellent symmetrical, round, and upright form.
Tree Indiana Native Acer saccharum ssp. nigrum [Black Maple] The Black Maple is a close relative of the Sugar Maple. Typically, Black Maples tolerate and grow in wetter soils than the Sugar Maple, but they are equally shade tolerant. Black Maples do not tolerate salts and are therefore poor street trees. This species prefers deep, uncompacted soils.
Tree Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' [Golden Full Moon Maple] This unique cultivar has light green to almost yellow, 9 to 13-lobed leaves and is a perfect choice as a small, specimen tree. It is also often trimmed into a shrub form. This plant prefers cooler summers. During spring, small reddish-purple flowers bloom in April to give way to stunning red samaras. The Golden Full Moon Maple has brilliant fall foliage in gold to orange-red.
Tree Acer tataricum ‘Garann’ [sold as Hot Wings® Tatarian Maple] [Hot Wings Tatarian Maple] The cultivar name comes from the scarlet red winged fruits that appear on this tree in mid to late summer.
Tree Acer tataricum ssp. ginnala [Amur Maple] Extremely hardy small tree with interesting foliage (elongated center lobe) and colorful fruits (on some trees). Widely adapted and trouble-free. Prefers sun but tolerates some shade. Good for growth in large planters. Among first trees to leaf out. Withstands heavy pruning. Can be damaged by ice stroms. Verticillium susceptible, but rare.
