Davidsans Japanese Maples

A new selection very sun hardy very red ...It holds it’s color better than any other Linearilobum and doesn’t seem to ‘brown tip” even in mid summer heat. This looks to be a truly special JM.Translates to: Red Clothes of the Angels

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please don’t send information to the Contact Form.A very hardy linearilobum that holds color well throughout the summer . It is a slow grower and can easily be kept small. Can take some sun but holds color in shady areas as well . Very thin leaves a winneraka: Pendulum angustilobum atropurpureum, 

This one is fast becoming a fav of mine. Delicate looking but substantial leaves. Really nice bright red colors and flushes in summer and early fall. A hardy beauty that seems to be much smaller than most others have it described.Translates to Red Mirror  

A new very small leaf bright red cultivar very very cool looks like a good bonsai tree .. it will take a little care like any smaller leafed lightly branched cultivar.but should do fine for more experience growers.. This one is very popular amongst enthusiasts and I can see why... it is very different and very cool... I have had some trouble with this cultivar so buyer beware ..It is not aggressive and in smaller trees you don't have much branching so if you get hit with a very hot summer you are in trouble .. probably best kept in container and only bought as a larger tree . unfortunately larger specimens do not exist . Translate to: "Beni Silk Kimono" 

A great bamboo leaved red Jm but give a little shade. It is VERY hardy and great for this area . I always recommend this one  for around here. It is a tried and proven hardy tree of medium size … It won’t overgrow it’s area, .and has nice upright form. would prefer some mid day shadeTranslates to Big Red Bamboo

This one looks to be special . Very hardy as well as finely leaved. It can take some sun and stays small …has great color throughout the season …what more could ya want “Don’t mess with the Gohan” ( zohan) it’s a keeper. I have grown several of these and still consider the best of the small linearilobun ( bamboo leaf ). Likes and does well in shade and stays even smaller but can take some sun .. holds color in shade which is always a plusAlso spelled as Beni ubi gohan

Palmatum

This tree has large seven-lobed leaves that are quite distinctive with the divide going to the junction of the leaf base. The lobe tips are tail like and sharply pointed and evenly toothed. Vigorous and bushy, upright tree. Large serrated leaves. Introduced by Buchholtz

This hardy cultivar has obviously NOTHING to do with the common dissectum Crimson Queen. It is a nice, not so small palmatum like a Bloodgood with an uncanny ability to hold its red well all season. Add this to your collection of "better than Bloodgood" JMs, it surely has a place where you just have to have another great red upright that isn't simply a seasonal one ( spring and fall like many)

A great hardy red dwarf that holds it's color well in summer... any smaller reds are always a welcome addition for a seller like myself and you just can't have too many , folks just love red JMs and smaller ones are so versatile. They fit virtually anywhere this one has a very narrow habit and and is a medium sized dwarf, it also has very deep red leaves which is unusual for very small dwarfs. This one has outstanding color, habit and with such a small size ya can't go wrong.It is one of my favorite new dwarfs

A very nice linearilobum strap leaf /bamboo leaf . Much skinnier leaves than most of it's kind .. long and skinny   holds color better than most reds in summer . I think this is one of the best bamboo leaf JMs out there and the darkest red .. it does not get big and grows slowly...it is a real find and must have

This tree, when it has sun in the background absolutely glows like it's name. Very bright, very hardy medium grower. I  highly recommend this one. A bit of afternoon shade will help it but needs some sun to glow. This is the best of the semi-new bloodgood type trees. Triple trunk trees are especially nice giving a bit smaller tree but much more full and we have fireglow in both single and triple trunk (No multi trunk in 2018 season). This is a must have for any collector and a great choice for the "I want one really nice JM for my yard" crowd.  About 10 feet at ten years. Amoenum style of leaf. 

This is a Garnet developed to be red upright like the green Sieryu .. Like most other Sieryu  ( red dissectum) wannabees it falls a bit short on it's claim to fame, but to it's credit it IS a lot more upright than any other red dissectum. So it's not perfect but still different than the common Garnet and all other red dissectum and will be much more upright for those with limited width in their siting, and like the Garnet it holds its color well in summer and is a VERY fast grower

 A striking red linearilobum ( bamboo leaf) that has very long narrow leaves . This tree will not outgrow it's surroundings. it is as cute as a button .. ( are buttons cute???) and works well with other green linearilobum especially the equally small green leaf linearilobum Kinshi.. A great tree to add to your collection or a good beginner tree since all bamboo leaf JMs are easy to grow . Smaller size makes it perfect for small gardens

A nice new bloodgood type JM that holds color in summer much better than bloodgood or most other JMs .. It was developed for the south . This past horrible 2012 summer it was a world class winner among the scant few that did okay in full sun and held it's color can take sun and wind better than most . Has a very nice tree form . Is also hardy like it’s cousin . Great fall color.If you want that illusive full sun red this is as good as it gets

Another great hardy sun taking linearilobum . More of a tree than others ( less bushy) If you are looking for a good basic bamboo leaf type for most placements …this is it. Can take most any condition and is a very sturdy JM. Very pretty when backlit with sun. It is super hardy and very very pretty. I have one in my yard and I love it

A smaller bloodgood type for that “just fits in” location . Grows slowly and unlikely to outgrow it’s space as many other JM’s do. Very hardy  takes sun and wind . This is a great tree but not often available

One great Linearilobum ( bamboo leaf) that keeps it's red color throughout the summer well ... great form and substance .. one of my favorites!! Can take sun or shade... it has stunning fall color and as you can see by the jpeg usually has lots of red seeds ( Samara ) that give it a spectacular look

I have always lusted after this tree since first acquiring a specimen and wanted badly to offer it to others especially in the north as an alternative to all those friggin' Bloodgoods!!. Now I have found them. This is probably one of the best red smaller to mid sized red upright JM I own. It does not lose its color in summer, is hardy, and takes some wetness. It seems to grow slowly at least up here. If you want a great red smaller upright... Lozita is for you.

Upgrade your Bloodgood with this baby. It is similar but a definite improvement in color shape and form. It is not as bright as Fire Glow but similar in habit but more slender/narrow with larger leaves and upright form. I would call it the deep cousin of Fireglow or better yet "Red sky at night" ("sailor delight" ). It is a VERY nice tree for your yard and can with time get much bigger than Fireglow

This another new bloodgood type with bright pink new leaves in spring and shiny dark red in summer and great multicolored leaves in fall .. A somewhat fast grower that forms a medium sized broad  sturdy hardy tree.this is a full and upright great yard tree

This is a very very cool red cultivar but has a brightness that rivals Fireglow but brighter.. there may be two trees with this name as some sources have it as a dark purple .. the ones I have are brighter and stunning to say the least.. It holds it's color the summer better than Bloodgood. I have this one planted out and it is spectacular and a fast grower.  About 8' at ten years. Matsumurae Leaf shape. 

Wow I have finally found this tree. I love mine... it is among the hardiest cultivars I have. It is sturdy fast growing holds its red well in sun and heat. Why anyone would want a stinkin' Bloodgood over this is beyond me. And why this tree is not cultivated more and therefore more readily available is also beyond me. It is simply a truly great deep red larger upright JM that everyone having the space to plant it should have.  It is an old Japanese cultivars from 1688. There are two types of these one being lighter red and one being dark red. Both are keepers but likely the darker red is the correct cultivar

. It's brilliant color in spring and even more boffo in fall make this tree an all around winner. This is a superior re Jm in every aspect. Many think this is the same as Musashino but I find it to be smaller but with similar characteristics but holds color better in full sun..I don't see it as the same tree . Of all the trees I had in the intense full sun summer of 2012 . This tree did better than most all reds with very little leaf burn .. I highly recommend this super hardy very pretty upright cultivar.Name translates to "Wet heron"

Hyper cool red tree with great great color both red leaves and branches. This is a great red upright JM. This one should be a great yard JM or specimen that won’t overwhelm. VERY hard to get not often available each year .. it is one of the best reds available but an older cultivar it will green out in summer in shade . Predates Bloodgoods and has been passed by . I feel that is an injustice since this is a MUCH better tree than Bloodgood or Emperor one .. . I would carry it as a mainstay if it were ever available

This is a beautiful tree just simply stunning very colorful throughout the season .. this is a must have tree just simply striking

Red leaves with 5 points, curled under and look like tiny starfish

A Korean cultivar that has very long linearilobum/bamboo leaves .. It is very pretty and seems to be much less touchy than the Red pygmy .... holds it's red color well ,can take some sun and like most all linearilobums are super hardy . Basically everything ya want in a small tree It looks like a keeper

multi-colored speckled leaves

This is one of many red Bamboo leaf specimens but one of the better smaller ones . Not "officially" a dwarf but could be considered such . These Linearilobum are among the hardiest of the palmatums and are easy to grow, takes more sun, wetness, and dryness than other palmatums .. I really like red cloud for a smaller bamboo leaf cultivar

from New Zealand, medium upright, red leaves w narrow lobes

A very fast growing upright tree with a narrow form . This tree is a reliably great red all season and super hardy. This is just simply a beauty .. If you looking for a medium size red this is a very good choice

This is another Bloodgood type tree but smaller. The big difference is that the red on this tree is phenomenal ten times as bright and flashy as it's taller relative(s). It just absolutely glows in spring summer and fall ... This one needs a bit of shade and is hardy but is a slow grower , so it would go in almost any placement for that special tree.  

A really nice small red with medium size palmatum leaves. Bright red and can take lots of sun, very hardy, one of David's favorites!  Approx 6' x 4' at ten years. 

Another of the Bloodgood types .Great all around hardy tree with good sun resistance and good color all season . This is an all around perfect upright red JM for the yard. The fall red colors surpass the Bloodgood in my opinion.

This is a semi dwarf Shojo ... the Japanese words mean red princess. It is of super nice form and stays fairly columnar . A very cool dark that holds well the red season thru . This is not a broom, so no reversion or unforeseen changes over time and should be VERY hardy. Zone 6 tree. 

This is another older super hardy red cultivar for northerners and others as well . It seems to take just about anything thrown at it. In the north it holds its color well in summer in south it greens out . It is of a smaller size than Bloodgood but of the same ilk for those that want a Bloodgood type tree but have space limitations.... and IMHO much cooler in every aspect than the overused Bloodgood.

This is a vigorous grower so give some protection in colder areas cause of late growth and tenderness. It is similar to other more dwarf JM’s like Royle with its small tightly clustered leaves. Supposedly a relative of the Bloodgood in smaller form …but doesn’t seem quite as hardy . VERY VERY pretty more so than the Bloodgood and a tree everyone should own even in a container if necessary.

White and pink (strawberry) ruffled leaves with extremely prominent dark green veins. Slow growing new cultivar for us.  Height is unknown at this time. 

A new smaller SEMI dwarf bloodgood type .. very very nice It has been called Swat Margaret .. I hate that name and it does no justice to how nice a dwarf open upright red this is . Finding a truly open branched faster growing dwarf reds is special. a must have. This one is VERY hardy( -20) although I have placed it in -15 for safty purposes for this area and does descent in full sun HERE. It is no longer in production but may be available .A new smaller semi dwarf  bloodgood  type .. very very nice Finding a truly open branched  faster growing dwarf reds is special. a must have. I have grown this for several years and am very pleased with it. It grows slowly so it won't outgrow it's spot. It takes heat pretty well and sun and is very hardy in winter. It's leaves are larger than most any dwarf and some may not consider it a dwarf but a small upright and it forms a very nice upright small dwarf or tree

Bright red new growth in spring, dark maroon leaves in summer contrast with the bright green bark. Sometimes this cultivar shows white variegation on the maroon leaves.

This is semi dwarf red cultivar. It seems to be another bloodgood offspring. It is very pretty and seems to be a bit brighter than it's cousin. It keeps its color well throughout the season. It is a thick column-shaped tree that will look perfect in place that needs a bit of filling but not too much.

A newer red palmatum that holds color well can take some sun and wind very nice sturdy upright tree . This one looks to be a keeper.  Formerly known as Cristy Ann, per Vertrees book, 4th edition. 

bloodgood/witch's broom. Petite clumping leaf growth. Very small, slow grower.This is the only dwarf bloodgood in existence VERY RARE we are one of just maybe 2 sellers of this cultivar in the USA. VERY HARDY

A smaller hardy red upright that is just what a lot of folks want for those non - Ponderosa yards . It is stunning in both color and shape and forms just one beautiful smaller tree. I have been watching this one and it is a special red .. fast grower and very cool.. not your fathers Red Japanese Maple

Another upright red cultivar that is very hardy . All of these usually do well here and this one  holds color especially well throughout the heat of the season . It is a reliable and very sun and cold hardy tree... a keeper

A very hardy red JM that keeps it's color well throughout the summer This JM is a fairly fast grower and very sturdy . A real winner for this part of the country . It has become a favorite of mine for both it’s distinctive form and color that it holds especially well even into hot weather. Although Vertrees saw variegation in it, no one else has …So if ya do see variegation in the Yubae let me know and what you were “on “ at the time . But it really doesn’t need it, it is simply a truly beautiful JM in it’s own right. One of the best upright reds I have found .  

A rare purple Norway Maple ... very neat large purple leaves A good yard tree in most areas

Long, narrow leaf lobes. Lots of purple on this tree. 

Color and form at it's best . A really hardy sturdy colorful tree can take some sun and wind . This one is a winner all around .. it basically has everything in a red hardiness , sun worthiness ... gorgeous color, and the dad-gum prettiest leaf you will ever see..and will do well for you.... it may be a hybrid Palmatum /Shirasawanum .. but it is the only red Shirasawenum that stays red all summer .. it is gorgeous and can get big in maple friendly areas.