Yearly Archives: 2014

[gallery ids="6245"]   A small laceleaf tree with beautiful cascading branches. In the spring, the leaves emerge orange, changing in summer to a rich red-green with a golden orange overlay. The fall color is orange-red. It performs well in the heat and prefers a well-drained site. It tends to not grow as wide as other lace-leaf types,...

[gallery ids="2503"]   A vigorous, upright tree that holds deep red-burgundy leaves in either sun or partial shade. The foliage is darker red than 'Bloodgood'. Leaves emerge about two weeks later than most Japanese Maples. This reduces the risk of damage from late spring frosts. Fall color is a crimson red. Prefers full sun, moist, well-drained soils...

[gallery ids="9161,9160"]   A small rounded tree with gracefully cascading branches. The spring foliage is deep crimson, maturing to purple-red. The foliage is not as finely dissected as Crimson Queen. This variety is one of the best for holding the red color through the summer. Fall color is bright red. It prefers a well-drained, acidic soil. It...

  [gallery ids="6242"]   This is the standard for dark red Japanese Maples. It is a slow growing, small, rounded tree. The foliage is deep purple-red, with color that holds well throughout the summer. The fall color includes shades of yellow, red-purple and bronze. Prefers well-drained, acidic soils, and some protection from the sun. As with many upright...