Davidsans Japanese Maples

Zone 6 tree. 

This is between a Acer palmatum and Acer circinatum. It has disc shaped leaves and cool purple stems.This tree has superior fall color. The name in German means autumn fire. It is very vigorous and upright with really cool larger leaves which sets it apart from most other JMs as well as wide branching for those that like a nice full colorful tree. This one has outstanding fall color and very nice all season look.This is actually a circinatum- palmatum hybrid with stunning fall color . It becomes a fairly large tree and is a vigorous grower. Pink short stems on new growth is a great plus. leaves are very pretty and toothy .. a very cool tree.

This is an unusual weeping snake bark maple with variegated leaves ... strikingly colorful with winter bark interest. Snake bark maples have white vertical stripes

A snakebark maple, Phoenix was a seedling of the "Silver Vein"  Acer x conspicuum. Acer hybrid with rounded green leaves and a red stem

Snakebark mapleCan get over 30 feet at maturity

This hybrid Acer griseum x maximowiczianum has extraordinary flaming orange and red fall color and distinctive exfoliating bark.

This is one of the best new hybrid trees for northern areas. It has year round exfoliating bark although not as pronounced as Griseum.. and is sun and cold hardy ... and best yet has the best fall red colors of any tree in our nursery .. If you live north this is a must haveThis super cool tree has exfoliating bark in winter and spectacular fall color .. it's exfoliation is not as striking as a pure griseum but leaf shape and color is MUCH nicer, lose some winter appeal but really gain big time the rest of the year a great trade off if ya ask me since how often do ya go in your yard in winter?? And much hardier than the pure paper bark maple, A hybrid between a griseum ( paper back maple and a sugar maple) zone 4 This cultivar is no "flake".This is a hardier cultivar than the more common Griseum but exfoliation is a bit more subtle and takes quite a while to show up but the wait is worth it. A super brilliant fall show of color awaits you .. It was among the brightest fall color specimens we had in 2012

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please don’t send information to the Contact Form.Large leaves with great fall color and some sun resistance makes this a showcase tree. A must have.  But I would give it a bit of protection although it can take some sun and wind. This is a spectacular hardy tree that does not get too big around here !!Originally known as Maiku jaku, translated to Dancing Peacock. Leaves will persist lending to long term fall colors. 

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please don’t send information to the Contact Form.This is a smaller more shrub like version of the Aconitifolium but with slightly larger leaves . With a pedigree like that ya can't go wrong with this one ... A great addition to your Japonicum collection.

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This is another of Ed Woods selections, Large leaf form of Aconitifolium . It is a boffo Japonicum with very large leaves, I think larger than Vitifolium the largest of the large until now and cool spring as well as stunning fall colors... a fairly fast grower( faster than many Japonicum's) and just simply stunning in form and stature.Has HUGE leaves, If you want a REALLY BIG leaf cultivar that has boffo fall color this one is for youThis is a new plant for me but all the woods are very superior cultivars.It is a form of Aconitifolium All have the MO ( motis operand i) of having VERY VERY large leaves with stunning color .. I am sure this will be a keeper for you. SUPER LARGE LEAVES

Lacy leaves make this JM distinctive .. Great color and a sturdy smaller tree makes this tree a keeper. A great newer selection..

This is a new large leaf japonicum cultivar it is a sturdy super large leaf beauty... and has great fall color. It is a definite keeper for those who really like the larger leaf like the vitifolium, Ed Woods #1 and a few other japonicum. You get your monies worth with these trees as they really show in fall even when young  very coolProfuse burgundy flowers and seeds. 

This is a very nice Japonicum that stays relatively small but has large leaves and great color throughout the season. The fall color is spectacular and it grows in shade or sun .. it is a truly special tree.

See Aconitifolium This is the correct Japanese cultivar name and how it should be written. I feel Japanese names should be given precedents.

A Very vigorous growing medium sized super hardy JM that has stunning fall color. You can't go wrong with this one in northern areas but it does need a bit of shade the more south you live the more shade it will need. As With most japonicum it does well as an understory tree.The name Meigetsu translates to "Harvest Moon. 

This is a small version of the vitifolium with different less dissected leaves.It makes a great small tree and shrub with class and eye catching fall color. Leaf size and shape will get ya lots of "what the heck is this beautiful tree".

Pink leaves cover the tree in the spring, then slowly change to mocha brown with green.  Zone 6 tree. 

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please don’t send information to the Contact Form.Upright tree with willowy form.  Green leaves variegated with pink and white.  Sometimes stems are streaked in red.  This tree prefers morning sun and afternoon shade. 

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please don’t send information to the Contact Form.This is a showy tree some say it is the same as Bonfire or Segai .. I must protest some may be sellin' that info BUT I'm not buyin' it... maybe some are sold as such but what I have is not the same tree in the least. Translates to "Red Background of Embroidery or Fine Dress"

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please don’t send information to the Contact Form.This is a smaller sturdy tree. It has large leaves for a palmatum cultivar. It also has dark red or red black leaves especially in spring .. A good contrast tree for other red planted cultivars . It is hardy and a perfect smaller landscape tree with distinction. As I have seen this tree more I think it is a must have . Very nice takes sun pretty well and has neat fall colors . Shape fullness and leaves are very appealing..it's a winnerName translates to: The Crows at Dawn.

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please don’t send information to the Contact Form.This is a very cool JM with threads of white thru the leaves . Not much known about it. I like it a lot

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please don’t send information to the Contact Form.Green white variegation that can go green pink sometimes in summer. Translates to "Green Ornamental Hairpin"

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please don’t send information to the Contact Form.This tree seems to be a fast grower is hardy and has nice flushes throughout the season . The leaves are wider than most other linearilobums giving it a more substantial look. Does ok with some sun and very hardy and beefy.. more bush like great for smaller spaces I really like it..Grows slow so it won't outgrow your spot    

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 tree has a ghost like look to it in the spring.  Supposed to go green with darker shadings in the summer and the fall color is yellow to red.   Height estimates are hard to come by.  A red version with this given id can go over twelve feet in ten years, but the green version is more prone to be over six feet in ten years. .  We have the green version available in limited quantities in 2019. 

Coral barked Japanese maple.  Known for heat and sun tolerance.

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  

This is a better red branched variety than most others and one I would recommend for all BUT northern areas ( I really have found all bright red branched trees do not do well in the north although some of the orange branched ones like Glowing Embers seem to do well). It has a very nice shape and the leaves are really pretty all season  So if you like red branches for winter color and great leaf color in spring summer and fall this is a good choice for a smaller nicely shaped tree... That will fit most spaces needing color all season.More hardy than a Sango Kaku

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 tree has almost linearilobum type leaves that are deeply cut. The colors range from stunning to subtle throughout the season. It seems to be a slow grower and will stay small for a while . This tree has a really cool look from afar and close up and will be sure to please you all summer long . A bit of shade will help it as with all variegates.In spring, the leaves are purple with green edges. 

Similar to the Butterfly but much more color especially pink in spring and summer and more orange in fall . If you like Butterfly as i do this is a must have and a more interesting tree IMHO than butterfly.. It is not as subtle so i recommend it as one the is different enough to have in addition to Butterfly...or as a stand alone. Both these trees are truly different than any other JM's. Both seem very hardy. Pink/Orange can be found within the white in spring and summer. Other spellings of Beni schichihenge are known to be used. 

Dark purple leaves in spring and summer, scarlet red in autumn. 10'x5' in 10 years. Upright tree that develops a broad crown at maturity.  

Seedling from Amber Ghost introduced by Buchholz. It has yellow-green leaves with darker veins. 8'x5' in 10 years. An upright tree that develops a broad canopy over the years.

This is a fantastic tree I have it in full sun and does fine but a bit of noon shade would help . the colors are red all season and in fall orange red. I have seen this listed as a separate plant or another name for Seigai . I think it is not Seigai but similar ... The leaf form and color do not match up . this tree is a great one for smaller spots where you want a traditional upright red JM with a very different look from the dreaded Bloodgood. It is a slow grower and super cool won't outgrow it's space.

Palmatum

A really cool nicely shaped tree full with larger leaves . As the name stated it's bright red seeds held way into the summer and fall against it's summer green leaf color is eye catching and very pretty . This is a very very nice sturdy mid sized tree. Does great in full shade or mostly sun. VERY study and has become a fav of mine unfortunately not always available. and usually just in larger sizes. I have one in an area where I sit to relax daily sometimes in my hammock  and have grown to really love it. In a shady area like mine it tends to be more shrub like growing more outwards than up. Even if it greens out the seeds stay red throughout the season

This a newer American cultivar that is super cool highly divided leaves super sturdy and hardy strong grower.. and gets big but can easily be trimmed for smaller spaces.. remember my sizes are for colder non perfect JM growing areas.. in 10 years only . If you put this in full sun like most other red JMs it will burn so a little noon to 3 pm shade best  It is a super nice cultivar with brilliant fall colors

The distinctive green and white variegation is evident throughout the season. Butterfly forms as small upright tree in a more conical shape. It likes and needs a bit of shade but can take a lot of sun.This is a very colorful and exquisite sort of tree that I have found, contrary to the internet blowhards, is very hardy not tender at all. It is mostly green with white edge variegation, some reddish undertones in spring, and then white, green with bright red in fall; and is not hit or miss, it is reliably variegated on all leaves.. Other JM's are available with more red undertones but this one is very nice indeed, and the variegation seems to hold well as it ages unlike many others that get less so with age.  

Super fabulous spring color .and good summer and fab fall color.. like a surreal season long experience ...very cool need a bit of shade... keep this phenomenal tree containerized in northern areas since it seems to be an early bud'er...but is worth having you won't be sorry  see photo!! Hardy to Zone 6.

Purple pink leaves in spring with bronze purple in summer. Followed by scarlet red in fall.  Approx 10' x 7' at ten years. 

Another great larger red hardy Jm has been added to the Davidsan stable.  It is wider than Bloodgood but not as tall .. an excellent tree that holds it color well thru the summer .Has a very open form not twiggy like most bloodgood types. In the time I have observed this tree it has become a favorite .. it is very very pretty and superbly graceful.   As per Vertrees book 4th edition, This is now known as Vandermoss Red. 

A new tree I really like . it is very very pretty and graceful like its name evokes .. can get big an open and very cool cultivar . Leaves are stunning in shape and color in this larger JM is spectacular.

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 is our namesake tree. It is a chance Atropurpureum seedling (which is the mother tree to many JM cultivars) that really grew on me as it aged!! . It is a very slow grower. the JM is a very open structured tree with an outward horizontal branching structure that is compact and upright. It's amber hairy slightly puffed up leaves are stunning throughout the season with a blaze of crimson red in fall that is mind boggling .This is a truly special tree that has withstood 20 below temps and the deep freeze of '06 with no damage whatsoever. The mother tree is 16 years old and about 10' tall . If you would like more photos please let me know. Does best with a lot of sun and does not generally burn . Update:  Mother tree is 15' tall at 23 years old. 

Spring leaves are green edged in purple. 

This is a very good all around red cultivar that gets maybe 15 ft over many years and holds color well in sun . It would need part shade in hotter locals . It is a new fav of mine .. great form very full and a chunky tree once it gets a few years on it .. grows fairly slow.. It may bronze out a bit in heat of summer but will at least have a reddish tone . It is also very hardy

This is a very nice small Jm. It has loads of larger/longer leaves . The leaves have a slight curve to them giving it a distinctive look. also known as Elmwoodie. It is striking in fall and in spring has deep green veins on its new leaves with some undertones of pink and other colors  

This is a superior JM for the south does okay in heat. I have been unable toi get it for a couple years since some mistakenly think it is not as good as Heffner's red. I not so humbly disagree .. my EPs do green out a bit in summer but stay super nice all season .they are pretty fast growers.. In addition they are super hardy and too particular of where they are planted .. I really like this plant

This is a terrific tree with one of the most outstanding displays of fall color that seems to last and last.it has very large leaves larger than most every palmatums  with washes of warm color in spring and especially fall. It may be related to the Omure yama another outstanding tree. But this tree is a hardy strong upright cultivar.

New Tree Buchholz

A smaller red slow growing red linearilobum with very skinny leaves even when young. This small bamboo leaf tree is a nice addition for smaller spaces

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. 

Starting as a seedling from Musashino.  It mainly has five-lobed medium sized leaves.  In spring they are coppery red followed shortly with variegated bright pink / red. Going purple / red in summer.  The variegation shows in patches and flashes and sometimes occupies the whole leaf. 

This is a really cool green Amoenum...that has a sharp tipped star like shape but with the larger sized less divided leaves of a traditional Amoenum. It is hardy sturdy and can take sun. It does not mind heat. A great tree for colder or warmer areas.

Vigorous upright deciduous tree. New leaves are pink developing into lima bean green in summer.

Deeply divided small leaves on this upright tree that prefers morning sun and afternoon shade. 

This tree has exceptional fall color with sand dusted or "fu" of yellow and brown on the predominate red. The red in spring and  light green summer are most pleasing but the wait for fall is most worthy of doing so. This one is a show stopper for those wanting a smaller JM with a good full spread

I have always liked this cultivar but hard to get and have recently found some ...It is a very nice larger tree but I have it down to medium because it is a slow grower. Great fall super red color..hardy and study .. a great lawn tree.

This is a rare and much sought after tree . it will take many years to grow to even the sizes I have listed .. it is very pretty with Amoneum leaves which are more serrated than most. It is very different and has a brilliant striking fall color which it is prized for

This is a classy cultivar with leaves lobes that are divided completely to stalk. It is a medium sized tree but slow grower . full grown it may be 12 ft. color is spectacular in both spring and especially in fall . Fall color is simple brilliant. It is a hardy and sturdy tree in branching and branchettes as well as trunk... A  good for lawn settings where a smaller tree is needed

This seems like an upright version of Abigail Rose . As like the Abby it is a  surprisingly pretty and hardy selection for a variegated JM . The spring variegated colors are phenomenal and truly different from any other JM that I have observed . The summer blushes are different from spring and  cool in their own right.  A must have JM that can be kept as bush or tree shape.This in my opinion is absolutely the best upright variegate. It is VERY hardy , takes some sun , very sturdy and compact just an all around winner . If you are looking for a smaller variegated upright JM this is absolutely the best choice hands down

A red upright hardy JM that is mid sized and works well in many settings .. This one is very nice.

Name means 'bird on fire' Zone 6 tree. 

Of all the new ones this is my "current" favorite . Similar to the Okushimo and others of that ilk with that unique leaves rool upward at edges very cool. This one is more open but not wimpy .   It has  beautiful shiny tiny leafs that keep a nice Kelly green in summer then turn the most outstanding yellow color in fall. Love it you won’t ever leave it.

 A very interesting tree for those that like different cultivars .. the variegation is grey green on edges of leaves...leaves are long thin pointed almost like a bamboo leaf but a bit thicker,and reticulated .. occasionally a larger leaf will appear... It has an upright vase shape form which gives it a distinctive look at a distance . this is a truly unique tree great for any collection but is easy to grow for the beginner

This another really cool different tree . it is small and thick with very cool leaves that lobes turn under . It's leaf nodes are pointy and sharp and as Mr. Sun leafs looks like a child's sun drawing Hitode leafs looks like a star fish which it Japanese name means .. Very very cool must have .. nice spring and fall color . 

From Korea via the Netherlands, this splendid cultivar is exceptionally vigorous and has outstanding and unusual shiny bronze pink spring color and spectacular yellow/gold in fall . It has large leaves and is a bold cultivar that gets really big ... this along with Hogyoku are great for those wanting a bigger JM, remember my size is for 10 years and all JMs grow slowly in most places. This tree is a bit more vigorous than most and is hardy and an all around great yard tree for those who like it BIG.

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

Has a warty green trunk that is very different than most other rough barks .. not as showy but super cool and different .. the green bark on most of branches and some on trunk sets it apart from other rough bark trees like Arakawa. The leaves are jagged toothed with super cool fall coloration. This a must have for collectors and those that have other rough bark trees. .

This is the sister tree to Osakazuki ... but instead of  red it is yellow/orange . Often planted together with Osakazuki..it makes a striking eye opening experience in fall . But it can be planted alone . Not a big tree it can be easily pruned to be places in smaller garden settings. It has large leaves like it's sister making the viewing experience glorious even from afar. This is a super great tree on it's own and with the added attraction of having it planted with it's sister tree making grand entrances grander

Beautiful leaves with red stems

Very pink in the spring changing to white/green variegation in summer with reds and oranges in fall.

Small deciduous upright tree with small pink tiny green leaves. With pink and white variegation. Zone 6 tree. 

It's origin tree is located in Urbana / Champaign, IL, home of the "Fighting Illini".  Beautiful tree.  Should be able to take full sun and should be able to survive the southern portions of zone 5. 

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

I love this tree unfortunately like most every winter red or orange branched JM except Glowing Embers, these types of JMs hate cold and any wetness. Our area is warmer now and unless we get a prolonged period of -10 to -20 degrees this plant should do fine. And for folks st. Louis and southward This tree should do fine. The 4 stars are for northern growers BUT 5 stars for warmer areas. It is perhaps one of the prettiest trees i ever owned Til about 6 years ago we got such a prolonged cold spell.. It does great in heat, so that's no problem. its bark is more orange red and yellow /green so don't expect a red stem . I find this stem and trunk color much cooler and different .. it looks super cool summer and winter. If you can grow it ( warmer areas) get this one . It outshines all other red/orange winter branched cultivars by a wide margin!! zone 6

This is simply a stunning tree. I saw it out west full grown and said to myself WOW I must both have one and offer it to others. It is a truly a special medium sized red Matsumurae .Granted the name is lame but anyone looking for a great red hardy upright that grows fast and has great form  a really thick tree has to have this one but limited quantities and hard to get!!!

A very pretty short upright with super cool leaves .. they are not the finely lobed leaves but are wider and more exceptional, similar to the hawthorn tree in leaf shape, double toothed and slightly divided. Tree is multi colored and outstanding. Does great in summer in full sun but a bit of shade is probably a good idea .. It is hardy although there are those that think zone 6 and warmer is best .. I have seen no problems with it .. Ideal for a small garden placement or a special corner that needs a bit of pizzazz.

Another vary cool variegated JM. A smaller wide tree with nice form . Some say this is the same as Shojo no mai some say Roseo-Marginatum which as I see it neither of these is the same. Leaves are nicely accented with color many with sickle shaped. Unlike the Butterfly this tree is not as twiggy and forms a more open rounded tree. It is a nice full tree with reliable variegation and cool leaves each a little different but highly variegated .. I like this one better than Butterfly but I like more open trees ... if you want a more compact upright then go Butterfly.

This is a particularly nice variegated tree with more re/ pink than others. It is a slow grower and does not get big . Purported to be a bit tender as many variegates are.. and does not like full sun also no surprise... Keep in a protected spot and you will not be sorry with is one

This JM has subtle variegation unlike many other gaudy ones that really seem almost out of place with out a clown car beside it .I personally prefer this type as I really don't want to show off;>) ..it is a sturdy hardy variegated JM of medium height. It is NOT a new introduction but rather discovered in Japan in 1882  now that's vintage . If you like variegated cultivars like I do but want a more subtle look and have a tree with heritage this one is for you

This is a very pretty smaller tree with gorgeous color .. I have been a bit reluctant carrying it because it is is an early budding JM  and can get hit in early spring frost.. But with so many of my customers in more moderate areas I have decided to carry it since it is a phenomenal tree .. also can be easily containerized for more dicey areas. There is also a dwarf version of this cultivar. It is of the green branch JMs rather as opposed to to the red or orange branch cultivars .. It looks really cool in it's own right or can be planted with red/orange branched JMs to have a real all year round strikingly beauty.. I would say latitude for best results use St. Louis, Mo as a starting point although if in a micro climate near water this one will do well!!

A very sturdy hardy cultivar that forms a small/medium size nicely rounded tree. The green is very bright and stunning . The leaves are double serrated and almost like toothy snowflakes to me they are feathery if you like birds rather than winter . This tree does not like wet areas or a lot of sun , but for the right spot it is very different and cool. Many growers consider this their favorite JM

An outstanding new tree with exceptional spring coloration of dusty rose .. hows that for different? Turns to yellow then green in summer .. a nice showy tree. Be advised I am just guessing on size . This is a VERY VERY vigorous grower which is very good for areas not so maple friendly...Looks VERY promising.Likely a hybrid of Acer circinatum x Acer palmatum

This tree grows upright then weeps thus giving it a flat'ish topped shape. The form is more vase shaped than many. Any weeping JM even semi weepers like this one should be of interest to collectors since so few exist. The leaves overlap in a cool irregular pattern. It is a different and very cool JM with great fall color and very sun  hardy as well as winter hardy

Upright tree with cute, ruffled, crinkled leaves, yellow new growth and pretty green in summer. Red bark.

A Very, Very pretty semi Dwarf JM and . one of “ Da” wifes favorites . Great spring and fall color . Likes a bit of shade …not too much though ..so it colors . A stunning  smaller JM with really unusual larger leaves . I love this one  

This is a very nice layered tree that is little known and in dire need of more attention . It is a hardy cultivar, a vigorous grower and small enough to have it's rightful place in the garden landscape .has season long great looks with exceptional fall color. It has a broad canopy and gets almost as wide as tall. A great tree for those looking for a small to medium size JM

Very unusual with cherry red/pink/white variegation

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.

There are two forms of this tree. Both are very nice and have great color. Can take sun well and have good form and substance and luminescence. Either is a winner in my book. I have planted out several and they are cold hardy and can take sun. It is a small sturdy tree with very pretty leaves with an open form and a season long pleasure with fabulous golden fall color. This is a fav of mine!!

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

Another red cultivar i have been "a huntin' for". Well here it is .. It does NOT burn in sun at least up my way. It is super cold hardy. It is spectacularly red in spring and fall and holds some color through summer. This is one of my top 10 fav upright red JM's. it is suppose to get big but mine has been a slow grower. It may get big in JM preferred growing areas..but I don't see it happening here . The correct name is Masu NOT Musa ( Which is not Japanese ). Masu means "increased" in Japanese and Murasaki means purple thus intense red/ purple.

This is one of my favorite variegates .. it is upright and a bit less twiggy and more open than the similar Butterfly and has a bit more color than the similar Kagiri nishiki. it is also an older " Japanese variegate. Leaves tend to be of different shapes and sizes making it not as orderly as some of the aforementioned similar trees It's leaves and structure give a distinctive look . It also takes sun really well for a variegated tree. It's an all around keeper!!

this is an old historic Japanese tree ..the real thing. A vigorous hardy light green cultivar  with an Anoenum leaf if you haven't noticed elsewhere on this site i personally am attracted to since they are large and hardy divided giving them more substance than most. I can't get enough of them . This is a very pretty tree. The fall color is very cool .. but throughout the season it shines

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. 

This new cultivar seemed ordinary at first but really grew on me . It’s leaves have great substance and are large and very cool shape (see photo). .Fall color is a must see. Has a great open shape similar to a Japonicum. I have but a few left unfortunately since this is a particularly hardy very pretty tree that can take full sun

The name means "flock of skylarks". This is an uncommon tree with beautiful pointed narrow long leaves. this one is really unique and a must have  It is hardy takes sun well and is striking in the the fall. This is a true older Japanese JM  making it an original JM.  The Japanese call it a crystal of snow. This is a VERY rare cultivar with a unique look that is seldom seen, and we have found to be very cool and most worthy of any collection

Looks in color a bit similar to the the Kinran but leaves are wider and it is MUCH thicker . It’s a very different and distinctive shaped tree that weeps with age . An outstanding cultivar in color and form  leaves are of superb color throughout the season ending in a burst of brilliant red/orange… a keeper.

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

Very pretty large not very divided leaves with a full upright form as wide as tall that differentiate this beautiful cultivar from many others . It is just exquisite. And with red/orange brilliant fall color you can't go wrong with this one.  Named after the river Nanase. 

Apricot colored leaves in spring with prominent veins. Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade.  Styled like the Ghost series with reticulated veins. It is a wonderful mixture of colors with some green, but mainly light purple in summer. 

I have this one growing in my yard and have really been taken with it . There is just something about this tree that is different .. I think it is the long toothy leaf nodes with a very dissected look along with great full season color and form that suites me well . I always look at this tree when passing and have to look at the plaque .. Its name is hard for me to remember. It is an older cultivar from the late 1900's. Fall color is spectacular; multi-color with distinct veins. It characteristically has plenty of red samara. 

This is one of the best rough bark JMs even more pronounced craggy bark than Arakawa, at three years the bark starts being rough; in older trees it is REALLY pronounced. Some folks liken this one to the bark on the Japanese black pine. The leaf form is super nice and can take full sun in many places. The colors in fall are some of the best I have seen. This JM, like the paper bark maples, gives year round enjoyment

Hot pink with deep green variegation develop on this tree after the new growth in spring appears as neon red. 'Noel' turns to green during late spring to early summer. Fall color is a bright fire engine red. Height might reach 10-12 ft in 15 years. 'Noel' was found as a variegated sport on 'Shin deshojo' by John' O'Brien in CT.

. 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 one surprised me. It like sun just fine.  Has really nice season long color larger leaves.  A very nice yard tree with great subtle color in summer and strong color in fall.    The leaf shape of all amoenum’s are broader and less dissected giving it a more substantial look. This tree really stands out.  

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A very vigorous grower! Don't fertilize it!  Lots of  shocking variegation, green white pink and maroon. Trunk can also be streaky variegated!

A very hardy reliable bright red open JM that does okay in sun but can take the cold also . it doesn't much like wet areas and tends to be a slow grower but is a nice medium to small red upright . I don't see it getting anywhere near 12' here in many many years but in friendlier confines it may get even bigger.

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

Light green leaves in the summer and it has bright pink-red new growth all summer. Red in the fall.

A very nicely sized and shaped tree ,  Not twiggy like some and not too tall or short …just right. Has lots of seasonal color a great all around JM.   Zone 6 Tree

I do not know the hardiness of this cultivar for northerner's .but in containers for northerner's and for anyone else this is a superior tree . Its pointy ruffled leaves are super cool. Coloration is phenomenal...and to top it off it is different not like any other cultivar I have seen. It's colors change constantly throughout the season and are highly dependent on where you put it but always gorgeous . Should be given afternoon shade as most JM do. For a smaller dwarf like tree of stunning looks that is unlike others this cultivar is a must have. The photos are from late summer in almost total shade so it is not colored up.

Upright deciduous tree with brownish green foliage in the spring.

Nicely shaped medium sized tree.  

Dark purple leaves have sharply serrated edges. Turns red and orange in the fall.

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

See Nishiki gawa

Another great Ghost . Great purple red spring and early summer color and holds some color through out the season . Has the same distorted leaf look as the amber ghost and the Aka shigitasu sawa and the Kasagi yama . This one and the Amber Ghost are truly special.

Beautiful dual colored leaves in spring.  Fresh spring leaves have an amazing color to them. Variegation can differ from leaf to leaf.  Deep Red / Pink in spring.  Red / Pink in summer.  Strong Red in Fall.  About 8' x 4' in ten years. Variegation could unstable at older ages. 

I find this to be a better and hardier and more colorful tree than the standard bearer Bloodgood from whence it likely came . This is a great all around red Palmatum for this area. It is a fast grower and can take many adverse conditions . I always suggest this one it is easy to grow.

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

broad red leaves turn purple red in summer, vivid red in fall. From Italy.

This is again a special JM is for those that like me that appreciate leaf shape . It has a thick rumpled look. It is VERY VERY cool .Just a great smaller tree that can take sun with the best of them. Zone 6 tree. 

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

Pink and green variegation on early growth.  Can change to White and green variegation in summer but some pink will still show for most. 

stout branching. green rough leaves summer, red in fall. Interesting.

This is a really nice variegated JM . It is sturdy and hardy and won't overwhelm a space. It is similar to the Nishiki gasame which has done exceptionally well for me and is a true crowd pleaser . This tree has the distinction of a bit more vibrant yellow variegation and larger leaves. This is one to be sure to get . Not to be repetitious but give it a bit of shade.

This is a truly outstanding tree .. there is some confusion whether this is the "actual original" Sanguineum.. But this is now what is available, albeit not readily available, in the trade. And the color matches the name whereas the one Vertrees describes DOES NOT!!! ..,. It is one of my top 10 fav trees winter hardy at least down to -17 below .. and is just season long gorgeous.

Star shaped bright green foliage set this super cool Amoenum apart. It's leaves are thin almost transparent allowing them to easily be backlit by sun for an outstandingly different look. Its leaves stand out horizontally so it looks layered and older branches are bright green. It becomes a tall shrubby bush but you can trim it to be just a multi branched small tree/shrub. This one is a stunner.  About 10' x 10' at ten years. 

This is a very cool rounded leafed tree that has a great form . leaves come out yellow / green with red tips then turning green with red and then green and finally fall super red . If you like a round leaf JM like I do... this is one to get .. it is hardy and super cool.

This is a very nice sharply toothed tree with thick layered leaves that are striking all season . Hardy and durable this tree makes a nice statement in any yard

This a Very hardy cultivar. it can take sun but does better in a bit of shade.It simply glows all summer. The fall red is just an afterthought and a good one at that. I love this tree . It does great here and is really different for those unaccustomed to the multi cultivared world of JM's .. I mention this cause it is so easy to grow if this were your first "different" JM you couldn't do much better.

A truly upright dissectum many have tried to duplicate and failed. It may be the only true upright dissectum in existance. It has great all season lacy look can take some sun and is very hardy. Grows fairly fast. This one is a winner.

This is a nice hardy cultivar that also takes sun rather well. It has very small leaves that unlike other such JM's are also longer. The leaves tend to be bunched or on masses. The ends of the branches are flattened allowing growth to grow out of them in different directions . The actual look is quite pleasing. Translates to: "Petrified" "Cluster of Eight"

Upright tree with red-purple leaves in spring and summer followed up by a fall of crimson red. 

A very nice medium to large JM with fire red fall color and a red the has some summer bronzing but holds its red color deep into the summer .. this one is hardy and a great all around winner

broad horiz branches. Light green w purple tips, fall rich golden yellow w red infused

Another nice selection that shines in spring and fall . This one likes a bit of shade..Very pretty with very unusual leaves. A green version of it's 'Aka shigitatsu sawa' but not very reticulated or as hardy... If you want a really hardy cultivar the AKA is better

A very nice very hardy tree that looks great all season . This one is special to me since it is one of the first ones I received . It has VERY nice leaf shape and it's tree form is desirable suitable for even smaller spaces . A very nice, ancient cultivar first mentioned in 1710. (Not to be confused with Shigirame.)  Everyone loves it but it is a pretty rare find. I have grafted this one and we have several that I grafted in inventory for sale (2017). 

A brand new high demand variegated cultivar from New Zealand. It resembles the Itame nishiki but with much more color especially in the red areas and a much larger more open form and larger leaves..also Geisha Gone Wild and other such variegates . This tree has shown to be very hardy and okay in some sun and a winner among those that spent big bucks to buy it early in it's USA introduction period . I now offer it in many sizes at down to earth prices.  This tree does dull out in the summer .. but what JM doesn't in spring and fall it shines

Upright Japanese maple with white/green/dark green splatter pattern variegation in the summer. 9' x 3' 10 year size

A must have tree with bunches of branch-laden curly leaves that look like a lion's mane for which it is named. The name refers to the mane of a mythical female lioness of Japanese drama. It is hardy and can take some sun and a medium grower. It has been in cultivation since 1882. This is  a tree you have to touch as you pass by just to see if those ruffled stiff leaves are real . A really cool tree with a different look ...for a smaller similar tree see 'Ojishi' which means 'lion' (male lion) which is even more compact than Shishigashira. A lioness is known as 'Mejishi'.

Narrow bushy. Variegated, jagged edges of strong pink on green leaf.  Can also do full sun, but would like some shade. 

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 cultivar is very hardy for this area. It has a nice soft texture and is different from "Bloodgood" types . It's leaves are of Matsumurae style , meaning very divided all the way down to the base giving it its own style . that together with phenomenal color makes this one a winner.

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

A great variegate. With variations of yellow/green, and green/yellow from spring 'til fall and then more reds. With its prominent red stems it makes each summer even more stunning .Big leaved brocade  Six to eight feet at ten years.Zone 6

This is a tree with "leaves gone wild". Not in an unruly way but masses and masses of them . They are almost Linearilobum in shape very long and slender.This tree is stunning all summer especially with a backdrop of sun.The tree has a narrow shape and upright and dense. And you'd be "dense" not to consider this one.  Zone 6 tree. 

A nice sturdy red cultivar with green undertones giving this one a very pretty look hardy and medium size it is a very nice pretty sturdy cultivar

red new leaves, green summer, bright gold w crimson edges in fall.

This is a great columnar palmatum with yellow-green leaves. It is a very fast grower and can reach up to 20' over time. It is very cool with fabulous red fall coloration on a very columnar tree how cool is that!!!

vigorous upright. Leaves have narrow lobes and taper to a point. Gold orange red in fall.

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.

This is an extremely hardy sturdy smaller tree. I really like it. It has taken my tree 4 years in the ground to get that 'floating cloud" look of heavy white variegation shown on other web sites .  VERY nice and different. Leaves have a very distinctive look and this JM has GREAT form and character. Highly recommended for this area. Just patience is needed for full color of leaves .. your wait will be greatly rewarded!! To get maximum variegation don't fertilize with nitrogen and try to neutralize any nitro in soil. Zone 6 tree.

This is one of my favorite trees . Some say it is the same or similar to the Aoyagi. It forms as beautiful small tree with light green leaves and a brilliant fall gold color. The branches are similar to Glowing Embers in that they are yellow green and coral in winter. This combo of leaf and branch color make this hardy perfect replacement tree for those who hate Sango Kaku and have a dead one to prove it... but still would like to have some winter color so their tree has year round beauty.

Acer palmatum

Medium sized upright tree

This is a very old cultivar dating back to the early 1700's. This unusual tree had odd leaves many with just three lobes some serrated some smooth, some flat some twisted... Wabito forms a small tree that is very attractive and great for smaller setting. This tree is for those that dare to be different and are not anal in their landscaping. It's name means lonely person .

From England, broad upright tree, pinkish variegation. Very hardy and STUNNING! Leafs out later in the spring so it won't be as susceptible to later frosts.

I really like this one . It is a new cultivar that has a nice smaller look about it. It has very nice color and more squat horizontal form. I think this one is going places.

This has been one of my favorite all time trees .. but until now impossible to get, FINALLY I can offer it .. it has that really cool outward branching structure where from it begets it's name .. layer and layer of leafed branches it forms a rounded upright compact tree.It grows slowly sop no worries on it overgrowing just about any siting..this is just a really cool hardy tree

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

This is a very cool new cultivar. It is reticulated but not heavily. It has a subtle color suitable for just that special place . It is an upright tree with very graceful branching. I really like this one it is super cool . seems to be similar in some ways to the Ghost series .

This tree is a great upright yellow-leafed form of the lovely dwarf Shidava Gold.  It will bring a sunny color to your garden. Pink highlights in spring. 

Very Rare!Orange colored bark on new growth.  Seven lobed, deeply dissected leaves.  Starts out a wonderful orange going to green and eventually a menagerie of red, orange, and green. 

A very hardy JM with nice color throughout the season making this a perfect JM for this area and  has an additional plus .that it can take some sun.  I have become fixated on this tree. Yes the name is cool, but the tree is unusually perfect for these parts and seems to thrive here. That being said it is really, really pretty in both color and form. A must have for this area, or just about any place else within JM growing zones.. But does NOT like wet areas plant high and dry

Surprising great red color through the season. This JM has an especially nice leaf shape with stunning shiny red color . This one is an older variety the out performs most newer ones .It is an all around terrific tree that really stands out in every season.

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 .  

New tree for us in 2019. Large green leaves in spring they have red tips.  Warmer climates may require afternoon shade.

Dense, upright crowns slow-growing, dark green, slightly curled.  shade tolerant, can tolerate shade very well. A new introduction from Poland

A rare cool Maple with a leaves in the shape of a cross  VERY VERY COOL Seems to be a vigorous grower,,, The leaves are stunning.. Not super colorful but it is one of my faves for it's leaf shape ...Rare.Can actually survive in Zone 3. 

A new introduction from poland .. a purple leafed Norway med size tree n.. I am excited about this one. It is purple not red but in search may come up red

This is a gorgeous variegated super hardy JM. It needs a bit of shade but not too much. Perfect for the northern grower, it can withstand pretty cold temps. It is a must have for those up north wanting a variegated tree but also very cool in south with more shade.This is a must have tree .. very popular but seldom seen because it is very hard to get!!

This is a small tree of the same ilk as the Esk sunset but with a bit more coloration in spring. A nice semi dwarf  yard tree

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please don’t send information to the Contact Form.From the "Pacific Rim" series of extra hardy maples, this hybrid acer x pseudosieboldianum turns dazzling orange-red in the fall. An excellent Japanese maple substitution for harsh climates.Arctic Jade has large, green, deeply cut leaves similar to Acer japonicum Aconitifolium, with an excellent branching habit. 

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please don’t send information to the Contact Form.Small tree with small leaves.  It likes its yellow leaf coloring. 

North Wind's palmate leaves emerge red in spring changing to green by midsummer.  Showy pink samaras standout against the green summer foliage. When other fall color has faded in northern landscapes, North Wind continues the show with a dramatic orange scarlet.Very hardy sieboldianum hybrid, dramatic orange-scarlet in the fall

Leaves emerge deep red, becoming a rich green in the summer. 

This is a very cool acer rubrum with large leaves and looks somewhat similar to esk sunset .. A new introduction very cool and must have.. needs afternoon shade it will burn in full sun like all other variegated cultivars

This "Red vein" maple turns orange-gold in the fall and has winter interest green and gray-white striation.. Zone 6 tree.

A columnar sugar maple very tight and upright even more so than Newtons Sentry .. perfect for a place needing a non spreading skinny upright tree. Is actually a Zone 3

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please don’t send information to the Contact Form.This a a superior hardy JM with outstanding color and form .. I would put it with the best of the Shirasawanum, although some think this may be a cross between a Shirasawanum and a Palmatum ?? .. I have been trying to get it for years and have finally found a pipeline . If you're looking for a super hardy gorgeous tree for zone 5, look no further.. highly recommended. It is similar to Mr. Sun but with a broader leaf, a bit bigger, AND MORE UPRIGHT .. and more of a small tree than shrub. As I have grown this tree for a bit I think it is a very good one.

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please don’t send information to the Contact Form.This tree is not for beginners UNLESS YOU BUY A LARGER ONE !!. It is a truly unique tree that is exceptionally touchy when small  90% of those who go cheap on this one will not have it live  I guarantee it .. when larger they seem to do fine. But even small ones for an experienced grower will do ok with the proper care and ideal conditions it will reward it’s grower with astounding beauty throughout the season but it's slow growth will make that penny wise pound foolish person wait 15 years in most non perfect Jm growing areas to enjoy it . For those who want to see it grow you wont see much from year to year . . Best keep smaller ones in a container in mostly shade (dappled shade best) with a good drainage medium and watch the watering and the sun. Delicate, finicky, touchy, a tree with an attitude ( my way or the highway) are just some terms and expressions that fit it well. But for those with experience with JM’s or that like a challenge …go for it cause if you are successful it is well worth it.. Or just buy a larger one.

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please don’t send information to the Contact Form.This is a great improvement on the above “Aureum” (Golden Full  Moon) JM but don't be confused it is not a bright green like the Aureum . It takes sun and adverse conditions better . It is a truly beautiful tree . I still would not recommend it for beginners but ok for a novice . It is a slow grower and will not get too big . The colors are really nice throughout the growing season .This is a hardy cultivar for colder areas. Makes a real beautiful Jm that will always beg another look.can take some sun too which sets it apart from Aureum which will fry in almost any sun

Circular shaped leaves. Eleven lobed leaves.  Yellow/green leaves in spring. 

This is a newer A.s. super hardy variety that has just fabulous form and stature and very pretty leaves .. it color throughout the season is simply phenomenal .. the more I watch this one the more I love it .. a good choice for those northern Jmstrs and southern ones too ..

A newer selection with a very upright shape but horizontal leaf branch structure . Looks to be a real keeper . This is a short tree that can fit anywhere and hardy and colorful as all Japonicum are. It also seems to seed well and are orange /red samaras .. clusters of seeds in late summer making that a extra plus.  Translated to "A kind of Kimono"

Another smaller really cool Japonicum with smaller leaves and great Stout form. Seems to be a slow grower but very very pretty and extremely hardy.. A good dependable not to picky tree for a smaller spot. I have had one in my front yard for years and is a slow grower in mostly shade should be faster with more sun . This one is put forth as both a Shirasawanum and Japonicum over the years. It has gone back and forth for years .. when I first wrote this it had changed to Shirasawanum .. but now considered a Japonicum .. but whatever it is a great tree everyone likes it and it is easy to grow and hardy and of great form.

Upright tree that is possibly a hybrid with Acer palmatum.

I have this tree planted out and it is truly hardy . It isn't moisture sensitive (BUT always best planted in well drained areas). It is also very very pretty and a fav of mine . It seems to take sun well for it's species. The colors are VERY nice all season and it is a very fast grower.. This is a good substitute for the A.s Aureum or easier to grow A.s. Autumn Moon . It is a very "I can take care of myself" tree that even a brown thumb should be able to easily grow. If you like Aureum but are a novice or don't have time to baby your JMs this is a great substitute .. It is one of my current top ten cultivars although hard to get I have some on hand most times .. as all shirasawanum it grows slowly and is a small tree so buying a larger one is a good idea when larger ones are available

This is very different from most Shirasawanum. it does have many fingers like others but they are pointed and curved inwards leaf  .Not too skinny , not too fat....just right. It was named because it resembled a child's drawing of the sun. It is similar to Holland 6910 but a slimmer leaf that is a bit smaller and pointed ...it is super cool and has become a fav of mine .. very very pretty can take some sun but burns in full sun by mid summer and is super hardy... colors are a season long delight

A very choice medium sized Shira .. with great color All season but outstanding in fall . Some folks say this is a Sieboldianum but I agree with Vertrees it is a Shirasawanum. It is one of the best of the best ...Very hardy as well as gorgeous. A must have!!!

A great newer Shirasawanum with large leaves that takes sun and wind and cold just fine.     Great fall color …it shines like a red sunset in the late fall evening. It is Considered a “red” Full Moon Maple and seems to be a tree that adapts to conditions in an easy manner. It has a reddish glow all summer but is brilliant in spring and fall, a real winner in my book

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

This a brand new cultivar patent pending and discovered by one of the most astute JM master's in the world so it is a must have . Getting one of these is getting your hand on something very special with deep blue-green leaves in the summer. This one is cool and colorful in all seasons not just shades green, as with many other Shiras, until the fall.

This tree has great seasonal color and the small pointed fan shaped leaves like none you have seen. It is an outstanding cultivar in every sense. I fell in love with this one within days of getting my first one. It’s a beaut. ( not to be confused by the A.p. Sensu)

Cool green leaves. 

This is for the northern collectors of JM's . It is a zone 4 tree. It has interesting leaves with tiny hairs on them .. the stalks also have these hairs. the leaf structure gives it a pleated appearance. the fall color is a dramatic show of spectacular reds yellows and oranges. It forms a medium size tree that grows slowly up north. it is a very study hardy cultivar

Elongated leaves

A perfect shape, hardy, nicely colored tree with smaller leaves and smaller stature for just about any placement This unusual cultivar takes sun highly recommended. I got this one by mistake and have really taken to it. I just can’t get enough of this tree. It is truly cool.

A medium sized striped bark maple with brilliant green leaves in spring and summer and really bright gold in fall .. winter bark is striped with white and purple .. an all year round winner

An outstanding hardy Maple with three separate leaves on each stem. Green leaves in spring and summer, with excellent orange or yellow fall color even in shade. Leaf shape is unusual, interesting and VERY nice.  Winter shows off its exfoliating bark similar to Acer griseum only more textural. This tree can get 20 ft tall. I like this one and have planted some myself. An interesting cultivar in hardy or warmer climate gardens.

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please don’t send information to the Contact Form.A very nice Shantung Asian Maple with sporadic variegation on leaves some have a lot of white mixed into green some just gives tree a very nice whitish green shinny look  This one is a keeper

Sometimes called a Purpleblow maple. 

Yellow margin-ed green leaves.  Can reach over 30 feet in time. 

AKA Toona sinensis.  Flamingo is a Chinese cedar that is beautifully multicolored with bright pinks, creams and greens. 

Eastern Redbud Variegated Green and White

Japanese clethra tree.  The leaves resemble alder leaves. Flowers attract butterflies and bees. Needs winter protection even in its Zone 5 locations.  Also known as First Snow. 

Flaky fir tree.  Dark blue / green needles with a silvery undersides. Will be around 8 ft at 10 years. 

Narrow conifer with short needles. Needles are blue green with a soft white frosted coating.  About 7 ft at 10 years. 

Upright conifer with blue / green needles on mildly pendulous branching.Zone 5 conifer that can work in some Zone 4 areas. 

Has golden color on the top with green color underneath and within, which gives it a 'Sunny Side Up' presence.   When young will spread but as it ages becomes an upright Cedar.  With proper pruning it can stay low and spreading. 

Glowing effect in the winter

This is a center upright with strictly weeping branches. Appears columnar in some instances.

This has a very narrow weeping form with variegated yellow and green branching. This beautiful nootkatensis can survive in Zone 3.Chamaecyparis nootkatensis is also known as:Cupressus nootkatensisCallitropsis nootkatensisXanthocyparis nootkatensisThere is debate on which genus this tree should fall under with it being originally a Cupressus. It was returned to Cupressus but is being considered for Callitropsis and sometimes put under Xanthocyparis

Narrow upright with cream white variegation. Sun with some partial shade is best. Can survive Zone 3. Chamaecyparis nootkatensis is also known as:Cupressus nootkatensisCallitropsis nootkatensisXanthocyparis nootkatensisThere is debate on which genus this tree should fall under with it being originally a Cupressus. It was returned to Cupressus but is being considered for Callitropsis and sometimes put under Xanthocyparis

Unique color and texture

Dominant central bud on shoots.  Hence its name. Can do Zone 3.

Narrow pillared, upright conifer. Zone 3 tree. 

Weeping conifer, yet with upright branches.

Glittery silver / blue needles on this upright spruce. Can reach 7 feet at ten years time. Can survive Zone 3.

Wildly undulating, pendulous branches give unique character to every plant of this distinctive form of Jack Pine. Plants bend and sweep to create a curvy, living sculpture decorated with resinous winter buds. This collector's plant, seems to be a reference to everyone's eccentric relative. Extremely hardy and adaptable, it tolerates heat, cold and dry, sandy or poor soils.Is actually a Zone 2

Pine with long needles that are green and yellow/white striped. Amazing color.  A real centerpiece to any grouping. Must see.  Look at the home page and you will see an image with three of these on a berm. 

Slow growing Japanese White Pine with silvery needles. Commonly known as Blauer Engel. 

Long green needles with yellow banding. Long cones that look wonderful in the winter. This upright conifer does well with its broad canopy and would do well at your location also.

Columnar to pyramidal Umbrella Pine with long needles. 

Beautiful tower like evergreen with a wonderful shape. Survives Zone 2.

Kousa Dogwood. White flowered.

Also known as Hanros.  This beautiful dogwood has creamy petals with red tips that change to pink overall.

Upright columnar dogwood.  Cream'ish flowers with a yellow / green undertone

Dogwood with white flowers and variegated leaves light green and yellow. Bright!

Sport from Satomi.  Has some pink in the leaves. Can take full sun, but would like a bit of shade in warmer zones. 

Dove tree with bright yellow and green variegated leaves

An upright deciduous tree with a narrow crown when young, broadening with age. Green spring and summer leaves give way to vivid yellow fall color. A male selection, which nevertheless can produce fruit some years. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. 10' tall x 3' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -30 degrees.  zone 4.

This "Ding-a-Ling" Ginkgo has unusual bark, rough and interesting on the maturing trees.

Not the upright Elmwood, this is a sturdy dwarf broom with a dominant leader.

DARK GREEN LEAF, DEEP V CUT IN CENTER, SEMI DWARF FORMIt's easy to have visions of jade green butterfly wings fluttering in the wind when looking at this plant.  The dark green leaves with a waxy sheen are held in dense clusters along the branches. A medium sized garden tree that grows into a vase-shape, it has the brilliant yellow fall color characteristic of the species.

Columnar Ginkgo that can grow to average species heights at full maturity. i.e. greater than 40'

Contorted branched Ginkgo

White flowers, variegated leaves. May be the same as the Halesia James Laubach cultivar.

Coral barked Golden Rain Tree. 

Upright weeping LarchZone 2

Sweetgum tree

Shaggy orange bark

Grey bark.  Leaves have a sour taste, hence the name Sourwood. 

Persian Ironwood tree

Very cool sturdy tree very pretty

Variegated Oak tree.

Compact Oak

VERY RARE English Truffle Oak that has leaves so differnt you would never think it is an Oak MUST HAVE SUPER COOL

Named for the 'father of the American calvary', General Casimir Pulaski, this tree has ruffly leaves that grow directly from the trunk.  It creates a tall columnar tree with deep green leaves.  A site to see. ("The name is as strange as this tree such unique leaf form a true Knock out or should I say shoot down .. the general rules. Thick, ruffley bunches of deep green leaves grow directly from the trunk and make a very tall, strange columnar tree." ... David's original statement.)

English Oak

Brought from Korea, this Snowbell is especially vigorous with large dark green leaves and fragrant white blooms that are larger than other Styrax. Tree is pyramidal, Hardy to Zone 6. Possible mature size 15'x15'

Japanese Elm