Maples

The flowers are yellow-green, produced in small pendulous corymbs. The fruit is a double samara with two rounded, winged seeds, the wings 1.5 to 3 cm long, spread at an acute angle.

Japanese maple 'Korean Gem' is a cultivar of the Japanese maple that is truly a gem from Korea. The leaves are quite large, divided into seven to nine lobes, and turn a beautiful deep red in autumn. This cultivar is particularly loved for its red stems, which add some winter interest.

Tricolor sycamore maple has kept the robustness and the size of its parent Sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus), but the foliage has been "improved" to look more attractive. The leaves start pink and eventually turn green with brilliant yellow and white speckles. This cultivar was named after the first Belgian king, Leopold I.

An upright Japanese maple cultivar, japanese maple 'Inaba' has a beautiful cascading form. The leaves are more intricate than those of other varieties and stay a deep purple red color throughout the year. Unlike other varieties, the foliage does not bronze out in late season. This Japanese maple does well in sun and humidity, making it a popular planting in these conditions.

The japanese maple 'Chiyo' is also known as the Little Princess or Chiyo-hime. It was named after a 17th-century Japanese Shogun's daughter. This compact deciduous tree grows to a typical height of 60 cm by the time it is ten years old. It is admired for its beautiful leaves, which grow in green and change to orange and red in the fall.

It is a deciduous small tree or large shrub growing to 5 to 10 m (rarely 15 m) in height, with smooth grey bark. The young shoots are green, often tinged pink, hairy at first with whitish hairs, becoming grey in the second year. The leaves are trifoliate, with a very slender red petiole up to 10 cm long; the three leaflets are 4 to 10 cm long and 2 to 4 cm broad, with 1 to 2 cm petiolules, and coarsely serrated margins. The flowers are produced in pendulous racemes 10 to 16 cm long, each flower with four sepals and petals. The fruit is a paired samara, the nutlets are 7 mm long, the wings 1.5 to 2.5 cm long, spreading at an acute angle.

Also known as red maple, this tree is a staple of North American forests. Its leaves turn a brilliant red in autumn, making it a popular ornamental tree. The sap can be used for maple syrup production, and the wood is commonly used for flooring and furniture.

The cultivar name of japanese maple 'Atrolineare', 'Atrolineare', is Latin for 'cascade' and refers to the cascades of long ribbon-like red leaves that hang from this beautiful feature tree. Where the parent tree, the Japanese maple, typically grows to 12 m, japanese maple 'Atrolineare' is just 3.5 m tall but offers several seasons of garden interest, making it an especially popular cultivar.

Norway maple 'Schwedleri' is a Norway maple (Acer platanoides) cultivar selected for its attractive foliage. The leaf buds and young leaves start reddish-brown and eventually turn to deep green. The cultivar was named after Carl Heinz Schwedler, a supervisor of a royal garden in Poland.

The popular tree family known as japanese maple 'Kinran' change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Japanese maple 'Kinran' popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.

Japanese maple 'Wilson's Pink Dwarf' is a miniature tree offering bright orange and salmon-pink 5-lobed leaves. The leaves retain their unusual color through the seasons, becoming deep red in the fall. It is a cultivar of Acer palmatum named for its small size and pink color. Gardeners favor this plant for its ornamental interest and its rabbit-tolerance.

Japanese maple 'Eddisbury' is named for an area of Cheshire County, England. This distinctive Japanese maple stands out because of its bright red bark, which makes it much more striking than the brown bark of the parent plant. This hybrid has paler green leaves than its parent. The leaves turn a bright shade of red in the fall.

A Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) cultivar, japanese maple 'Seiryu' is selected for its upright growth form and leathery foliage that's lime green in spring, green with reddish tips in summer, and gold with red accents in autumn. The cultivar name "Seiryu" means "blue-green dragon" in Japanese, a reference to its summer foliage.

The popular tree family known as japanese maple 'Red Pygmy' change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Japanese maple 'Red Pygmy' popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.

The japanese maple 'Burgundy Lace' is unique mostly in its size, reaching a spread and height of approximately twelve feet. It also has multiple trunks and differs in color, with purple-red leaves that have a finer, more delicate texture. This cultivar grows a bit differently, following a growth pattern that is more similar to a shrub than to a tree.

Norway maple 'Crimson King' is a Norway maple cultivar, bred in Belgium in 1937 from a 'Schwedleri' seedling. Its distinct feature is that it keeps its maroon color throughout the season and turns reddish-orange in the autumn. The flowers are maroon yellow, and the fruit is purplish. Norway maple 'Crimson King' is considered the most vigorous red-leafed maple

Japanese maple 'Skeeter's Broom' is bred from the Japanese maple tree and its cultivar name honors the nursery worker who discovered it, Edward Skeeter Rodd of Pennsylvania. It is a miniature shrub popular for its pretty foliage, ability to fit into narrow garden spaces (it grows taller than it does wide), and its greater resistance to cold weather than other varieties.

Pere david's maple 'Serpentine' is a beautiful small tree bred from the maple. This cultivar is characterized by its small, narrow leaves, and the green-and-white serpentine stripes of its bark. The original species was named in 1869 for the Jesuit priest who discovered it.

The popular tree family known as japanese maple 'Deshojo' change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Japanese maple 'Deshojo' popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.

Japanese maple 'Winter Flame' a compact A. palmatum variety, is named for its colorful autumn and winter display. Young shoots and leaves are pink-tinged in the beginning and develop into lime-green foliage, which then turns gold in the fall. Additionally, the first cold spell triggers the stem and the bark to turn coral red. Reaching only 3 to 2 m in 20 years, it is a great specimen tree for small or container gardens.

Cappadocian tree 'Rubrum' is a beautiful cultivar of the Cappadocian maple (Acer cappadocicum) selected for its purple-red spring foliage. This cultivar was named after this unique feature: "rubrum" means "red." The cultivar offers 3-season interest as its leaves turn green in summer and yellow in fall.

Norway maple 'Drummondii' is a Norway maple (Acer platanoides) cultivar that features variegated leaves with green centers and cream margins. This cultivar is prized among gardeners not only for its attractive foliage but also for its robust nature and vigorous growth. This cultivar was probably named after the Scottish botanist Thomas Drummond.

Golden full-moon maple 'Autumn Moon' is distinct for its foliage, which first appears light yellow or chartreuse before becoming tinged with burnt orange and then bright red in autumn. A cultivar of Acer shirasawanum, its name refers to its rich seasonal coloration and the lunar shape of its foliage. This is an excellent, low-maintenance tree for small spaces.

Golden full-moon maple 'Aureum' is a cultivar of the Japanese full moon maple (Acer shirasawanum) that features lighter-colored foliage than its parent. The most dominant hue of the foliage is golden-yellow, hence the name 'Aureum' (which means golden-yellow). As the season progresses, the foliage turns orange, with red and purple accents.

Golden full-moon maple 'Jordan' is a Golden full-moon maple first cultivated in Italy by Fratelli Gilardelli. It has an exceptionally bright yellow leaf color, which is most pronounced in early spring. This cultivar is named after Gilardelli’s son. Golden full-moon maple 'Jordan' grows to a height of 4 m, while the original plant is capable of growing higher, up to 6 m.

Japanese maple 'Bloodgood' is an award-winning purple-leaved Japanese acer, named for its red-purple foliage which turns vibrant red in the fall. It produces little purple flowers which in turn produce small red fruits. Gardeners will enjoy this specimen tree as a low maintenance focal point in their garden.

Japanese maple 'Butterfly' adds a striking focal point to the garden with its delicate variegated leaves that shine in the sun. A popular ornamental tree with economic value in the timber industry, this plant is toxic to dogs and cats if ingested.

Japanese maple 'Red Dragon' is a spectacular ornamental tree that glows with crimson foliage. Its cascading branches form a delicately layered canopy that adds a touch of elegance to any garden. In autumn, the leaves turn a fiery red, offering a brilliant show before they drop. The tree can tolerate shade and is quite slow-growing, making it a perfect specimen tree for small gardens or patios.

Japanese maple 'Chitoseyama' is a Japanese maple (Acer palamtum) cultivar that grows only 3 m tall, unlike its parent plant which usually gets much taller. This makes it great for small gardens and yards, or even growing in containers. The cultivar was named after the Japanese mountain called Mount Chitose (chitose-yama), located on Senkaku Island in Okinawa.

The japanese maple 'Orange Dream' is one of the tallest Acer palmatum cultivars, growing to an impressive height of 2.5 to 3 m tall in maturity. It was cultivated both for its height and for its orange foliage, which begins yellow and pink, turns chartreuse in summer, and finally softens into orange-yellow in fall.

Oliver's Taiwanese maple is a fascinating plant that captivates gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike. With its stunning foliage and unique characteristics, this plant offers much more than meets the eye. One interesting fact about oliver's Taiwanese maple is its economic value, as the wood from this species is highly sought after for its durability and beautiful grain. Additionally, oliver's Taiwanese maple possesses toxic properties, making it an important subject for research in the field of natural medicine. Its ability to attract a variety of insects and birds adds to its allure, making it a valuable addition to any garden.

Acer linganense is a small, deciduous tree found in Northern Asia. It has palmate leaves with 3-5 lobes that turn a striking red in the fall. Its greenish-yellow flowers bloom in the spring and are followed by samaras. Acer linganense is commonly used for bonsai and as a source of medicine for traditional Chinese remedies.

Vine maple (Acer circinatum) is a maple tree native to western Northern America, especially the California coast. Vine maple normally grows in the wild but is occasionally cultivated for ornamental purposes. The tree bends over easily and can grow into the ground.

The shandong maple, a medium-sized maple tree native to northern China, is grown as an ornamental plant. It is extremely easy to grow and makes an excellent street or small landscape tree. It tends to mature swiftly and can be anticipated to live for 100 years if properly cared for.

Acer oblongum is a medium-sized evergreen to semi-deciduous tree reaching a height of approximately 15–22 metres (49–72 ft). Unique among maples, this plant stays green all winter. The trunks are buttressed, with a smooth to wrinkled bark. Leaves are opposite, ovate-lanceolate with entire margin, with a petiole 5–12 cm long, with glaucous-green underside and dark green upperside. The young shoots are reddish bronze and finely hairy. The flowers are hermaphroditic, small and inconspicuous, about 4 mm, greenish white, gathered in hairy racemes. The fruits are represented by the typical two-winged samaras, about 2.5 cm long, wind dispersed. It has been introduced for its wood and it is sometimes cultivated in large gardens for its evergreen foliage.

Bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum), as its name implies, is known for its large leaves. The wood is commercially used to produce a variety of products like furniture, guitars, and gun stocks. Bigleaf maple syrup is not as well-known or well-liked as that made from sugar maple trees, but can be produced just as easily.

Tartarian maple tree (Acer tataricum) gets its name from the Tatar people of southern Russia. It is found across the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It grows as either a shrub or tree and can reach heights of 12 m and generates winged seeds. Some farmers use the tartarian maple as a windbreak and it also serves as an ornamental tree.

Acer caudatifolium is an Asian species of maple, found only in China. The species is sometimes confused with another Taiwanese tree, Acer morrisonense. This species has been known to reach 20 metres tall. Leaves are non-compound, the blade narrowly ovate, up to 11 cm long by 4.5 cm wide, with serrate margins but no lobes.

Acer monspessulanum is rarely seen in cultivation, but it's widely used in urban landscaping and parks. Commonly called montpellier maple, it is also a suitable choice for use as bonsai and is extremely popular among bonsai enthusiasts.

The Acer pensylvanicum is native to the northeastern US and eastern Canada. It grows as a large wild shrub under the forest. It has a characteristic greenish bark striped with white on its young branches and has leaves with pink hues in spring and bright yellow in the fall.

The norway maple is a tree species native to Europe and West Asia. It is 20 to 30 m tall and has bright green, lobed leaves which turn yellow or red in the autumn. Introduced as an ornamental shade tree in the United States, it is now considered invasive. Outside its northern range, it can be short-lived and susceptible to disease and damage.

Cappadocian tree is a species of maple tree that is a popular ornamental in Europe, often featuring in large gardens and parks. It produces root sprouts which are shoots that appear at the base of the trunk; this is a rare characteristic in maples. It comes from central Turkey, the historic region of Cappadocia, which explains the common name Cappadocian tree.

Pere david's maple is an important provider of nutrition for the larvae of the Imperial Moth. It is a spring-flowering deciduous tree noted for its interesting mottled bark which resembles snakeskin. Pere david's maple is so named for Jean Pierre Armand David who discovered the species in 1869.

A relative of the sugar maple, the black maple, or Acer nigrum, grows 23 to 37 m tall. This deciduous tree displays small yellow-green flowers and magnificent orange-red and yellow fall foliage. Although it can be cultivated by seed, it is not known to be easy to propagate through cuttings.

The japanese maple 'Inaba' is known to be one of the most visually striking of all Japanese Maples and its varieties. It is more compact, so it can have a place in any garden. It features cascades of red lacy leaves appearing from its upright trunk. It starts as a reddish-purple color that transitions to a brighter, fiery crimson.

Japanese maple 'Chitose' is a Japanese maple that has striking red leaves in contrast to the green leaves of the parent tree. This hybrid is such a prized specimen tree that it has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Japanese maple 'Chitose' was developed in Japan in 1882 and named for the northern city, Chitose.

Sycamore 'Atropurpureum' is a cultivar of Sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus), selected for the color of its foliage. The leaves of this cultivar feature a dark green surface and a dark purple underside, hence the name: "atro" means "dark" and "purpureum" refers to the color purple.

The japanese maple 'Sango', known also as the sango kaku and sold formerly as senkaki, is a medium-sized acer tree cultivar with a name that means ‘coral tower.’ That’s because of its coral-accented bark and its foliage, which comes in pale green, and changes to golden and pink in the fall. It is a low-maintenance addition to a garden, needing just a little pruning to maintain an attractive shape.

Cultivated from the Japanese Maple, the golden full-moon maple 'Kawaii' is a smaller version of the Japanese Maple with all of the tree's beauty. This visually striking tree is only fifteen feet tall. Its name comes from the Japanese word for "cute," which references its smaller, more compact size.

This species grows as a deciduous large shrub or small tree growing to 8 to 15 m tall with a trunk up to 50 cm diameter. The shoots are slender, and hairless. The leaves are rounded, 4.5 to 8 cm long and 6 to 12 cm broad, palmately veined and lobed, with 9–13 (rarely 7) serrate shallowly incised lobes; they are hairless, or thinly hairy at first with white hairs; the petiole is 3 to 7 cm long and hairless. In autumn, the leaves turn bright gold or orange to dark red. The flowers are 1 cm diameter, with five dark purplish-red sepals, five small whitish petals (soon lost), and red stamens.

A fast-growing compact maple cultivar, the japanese maple 'Emperor I' is hardy and may tolerate late frosts. The japanese maple 'Emperor I' is named for its hybridizer, Richard Wolff. A sport of the Acer palmatum Japanese maple, this cultivar is smaller but maintains a fiery red. All in all, this cultivar is beloved among gardeners for its fast growth rate, compactness, and red hue.

It is a small deciduous tree growing to 10 to 15 m tall, with smooth, dark greenish-grey to grey-brown bark. The leaves are 7 to 15 cm long and 3 to 6 cm broad, simple, unlobed, and pinnately veined. The flowers are 1 cm diameter, greenish yellow, produced in pendulous racemes 5 to 12 cm long in spring as the new leaves open. The fruit is a samara of two seeds each with a 2 to 3 cm long wing.

Acer nipponicum is a medium-sized deciduous tree, growing to between 15 to 20 m and averaging 18 m tall. The branches and trunk have a smooth grey bark, while young twigs are a smooth, slightly lustrous dark green.