Davidsans Japanese Maples

This is a super cool must have true dwarf trident maple . It grows super slow and is VERY rare. It is so so cool you must have one. I have had no problems with this cultivar and it is a true dwarf not dwarfish. seems to be well in sun "here".A really neat super small very slow growing Dwarf Acer .. This is a must have for any collection especially as a dwarf and a color that is most unusual with a shiny top side and a leathery underside . this is a dwarf Trident maple with a triangular shaped leaf . Originally native to parts of China it has become very well adapted to Japan and is considered a Japanese Maple. This should make an excellent bonsai specimen.. This is not just a "dwarf" it is a TRUE DWARF!!

A great hardy dwarf acer that has a bit bigger leaves than most dwarfs but forms a compact small shrub perfect for your Japanese garden or smaller garden setting very pretty copper colored leaves and very nice fall color  A winner for the smaller garden or those with limited space

A relatively rare cultivar, this looks like a winner. It has strong fall color and stays small although somewhat wide. It has a great form and neat leaf look .. I look forward to growing it

A very cool dwarf from Canada small circular leaves with very little division make this dwarf very special .. nice colors also separate it from the pact great for the small gardens

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please don’t send information to the Contact Form.This is a new fabulous Japonicum cultivar . It has highly dissected leaves and weeps like a dissectum (laceleaf) where other Japonicum do not and it stays small  . this is a winner in my book very different hardy new cultivar.. A good choice for the smaller gardens or combination plantings.

This unique cultivar is similar to the Green Cascade but smaller and in my opinion more colorful in fall. It simply glows in that autumn light and holds that color for a nice period of time . During the rest of the season it is quite beautiful in every respect . It has become a favorite of mine in very short time. This one is a must haveNot technically a dwarf but stays very short.  It originated as a seedling from Acontifolium

Reportedly a cross between Acer japonicum and a palmatum dissectum. Very unusual thin "fernlike" leaves. Green

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please don’t send information to the Contact Form.VARIEGATED JM WITH BOTH LARGE AND SMALL LEAVES VERY RARE AND NEW FROM JAPAN

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please don’t send information to the Contact Form.This is an unusual weeping type dwarf …round in form with densely packed leaves that are unusually long tipped for a dwarf. Great for smaller places. A small version of Mikawa yatsubusa but maybe a bit less wet hardy .. I think if you keep it out of a wet area you will do good with it .. very cool

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please don’t send information to the Contact Form.A dwarf compact red dissected cultivar. Holds color well in summer . for smaller spaces. Very pretty . A great new introductionExtra bright red leaves.

A very cool dwarf that many use in containers . it has VERY VERY small leaves . Tends to be a bit tender when young and likes more sun and an open area not a good understudy tree. It should do great Bonsai. This is not a tree for colder areas except in a container but a worthy addition to any collection.. very vivid reds. pronounced " He May "  NOT HI ME.. Smallest red leaf dwarf.  

This a very good dwarf for those that want a wider spreading not tall dwarf . I have found this one to be very nice and reliable hardy and an transgressive grower. If you are looking for a vigorous wider growing small height very pretty dwarf this one is for you I really like it

This is in high demand and just now there is some availability at more reasonable prices at least mine are reasonable. This is a really cool tree super slow grower and cute . It should be kept in a container in all but far south and kept in shade during summer till it gets some size ... and if you buy a one gal ( which usually is all that is avail ) I think we have some two gals this year buy larger ones like Davidsan's has .. buying a new graft will likely conclude in  an unhappy ending. If you do well with it you can plant it out in colder areas. If you plant out  you should protect it from critters because it has "EAT ME" written all over it for the rabbits and other critters. I do really like this plant but it is so finely leafed that you should expect it to be devoid of by the end of summer but only with smaller plants if it gets much sun. This does not seem to effect the tree the next season or future seasons as it becomes better able to withstand heat and sun .. the larger an older the tree, the better it will do. This seems to have no effect on it and in spring it glows .. I would call this a good spring and early summer cultivar and if you can keep the leaves on with a bit larger plant .. should have great fall color . The fall color is  nice .and if you keep it in virtually full shade you will get it .. this year I will report back!!.. BTW mine is kept in full shade even up here and still de-leafed until I got a bigger trees to sell this year and have had MUCH better luck . With all these caveats I still highly recommend it as the finest haired Linearilobum available and a great addition to any collection. I love mine and as said have larger one and two gallons now that seem to be much better at taking even the heat in the worst summer on record (2012). Fairy Hair will eventually reach over ten feet in height.

This new pint size dwarf, true to it's name is bright. But is is not gaudy and in fact a bit more muted than some other newer similar cultivars. It has a great form and shape that is upright and shorter branches keeping leaves a bit closer in . It should put a smile on any ones face wanting a smaller re JM to grace their garden or special spot. I really like this one and it has done great in hot summers and cold winters. There is really nothing like it on the market unfortunately it is hard to graft and not readily available. Zone 6 tree. 

This is a VERY cool dwarf whose name means Sleeping Dragon but is more for collectors or those that have some experience with JMs. It has very small leaves that are thin in width but not wimpy and longer in length than some other dwarfs ... It is a must have for those with some experience. Zone 6 tree. 

If you are looking for a short sprawling JM that really should never need to be pruned to stay short , this is your tree, This is for those that appreciate diversity of the species . color is very nice but the form is great for a short plant needed that spreads out ..it is 4 times as wide as tall. this one is easy to grow

Green leaves in spring with a dark purple edge. With rough bark for an interesting display. 

A rounded dwarf tree, it is a seedling from Mikawa yatsubusa, introduced by Buchholz. New leaves are pink, maturing to cream white with a pink blush. Rare and beautiful!

A really small rounded ball of a dwarf JM. It is very pretty with sharp pointed small leaves. This is one in great demand by Bonzai enthusiasts. Also known as Chiba. This is my favorite dwarf and there are a lot of folks who are NOT selling the correct cultivar although it is rare to find even the incorrect cultivar, mostly those that sell it are selling Kamagata . I have the TRUE ONE REAL ITEM!! with really nice small leaves and bushy if left to itself .. can be easily shaped and trimmed thus the bonsai interest. It is simply a great dwarf.  Zone 6 tree. 

This is a cool dwarf  unlike Kiyo hime it gets wide . It stays small like the Kiyo hime...but unlike the Kiyo this rare cultivar spreads out in a blanket of colorful tiny but longer , sharply shaped pointed ,heavily serrated, shiny leaves. it also has more red margins than the Kiyo hime It is a stunning addition to any area where width not height is needed.. it forms a small dense compact globe shrub ..perfect for that special spot. Zone 6 tree.

A very rare dwarf with leaves like harp strings close to fairy hair but not quite as slender really really close and much more vigorous grower.. It can take full sun but does better with some mid day shade . it is a slow grower and stays small but not as slow as most other super fine leafed JMs . It is very hardy with little die back but as stated above can burn like almost all JMs in full sun.. This one stays small and leaves occasionally revert to more Koto no ito type but because of small stature it can be easily trimmed off.. Reversion on many JMs can happen... but they are easily trimmed off once a season without much adieu  . This one when you can get it is well worth purchasing .. it is a J.D Vertrees selected seedling and would look great in your garden setting as does mine.  Zone 6 tree

This is NOT to be confused with Kurui Jishi it is totally different in every way!! This is a recent Japanese introduction as far as centuries. It was produced in 1980.it is the most impressive dwarf I have seen lately. It has rolling short leaves like the Fireball, Royale etc but is not a witches broom . Although the leaves are short and in bunches just off branches and up and down them. The leaves themselves are pointed and fairly thin compared to the above mentioned. Has flashes of gorgeous color on new growth in spring and late summer  outstanding newly offered dwarf . This IS a really winner to me

This a great dwarf ..  It is just perfect for smaller gardens .. In spring it color changes like a chameleon and in fall is a bright red .. It is VERY compact and dense  just a perfect addition to any collection .. this one is a winner!! Zone 6 tree. 

Another JM with leaves that curl inward like the Hippy Fin Mo and Okushimo but thicker and more substantial AND A DWARF!!. This one is Very pretty . Likes some shade . Everyone that walks by will ask about it’s unusual leaf shape. It seems like a more of an upright with short branch form great for tighter spaces where many dwarfs may be overwhelmed. If you like unusual leaf forms this one is for you and the only small dwarf I know of with this type of leaf

A new dwarf discovered by one of the best eyes for new cultivars in the USA . Any cultivar he has is a must have.. you can't go wrong with his JM's  a very nice dwarf selection

Cool little shrubby dwarf that hits 3'x3' at ten years. Pinkish white leaves in the spring. 

A very cool dwarf with highly divided leaves and a great darker red color . Leaves seem a bit larger than most dwarfs not in width but length making this one a superbly different specimen . A must have

rare tree, tiny, tiny, tiny. smallest dwarf jm in the world.

A wide spreader that stays small .. A fast grower with very pretty small sharp leaves with a slight curve. Flushes during summer are  stunning. This is one that will thrill ya. this and Yama hime are often confused.

small leaves green summer scarlet red in fall.

A very very pretty dwarf that has slender longer leaves than most and  cool /different colorations throughout the summer . It is VERY rare and fairly hardy and makes a great container tree .... It must be kept in part shade and watered carefully

This is one of my new favorite shirasawanum . It is dissected like some other true dissectum but has the hardiness of a shirasawanum . It is simply gorgeous . unlike many newer introductions are the same old same old .. BUT this one is strikingly different in color leaf shape and very small size This is a must have for the collector and novice alike ..it seems easy to grow and can be kept in a container or planted out if you protect it from critters and too much sun,, Even in mostly shade this one colors well.

This is one of my new favorite shirasawanum . It is dissected like some other true dissectum but has the hardiness of a shirasawanum . It is simply gorgeous . unlike many newer introductions are the same old same old .. BUT this one is strikingly different in color leaf shape and very small size This is a must have for the collector and novice alike ..it seems easy to grow and can be kept in a container or planted out if you protect it from critters and too much sun,, Even in mostly shade this one colors well.

Low growing spreader with thick stems

Light yellow'ish needles.  Likes morning sun, afternoon shade.  Also known as Eugene's Gold. 

Cute dwarf fir that can survive in Zone 3. 

Radiating, dark green needles lie flat on the stems and provide a backdrop for attractive, small, brown buds at the branch tips. This flattened, spherical plant has a formal, tidy appearance and glistening foliage that draws attention.

Curled silver needles on this small rounded conifer.  Approx 1ft at 10 years

This dwarf cultivar of the Korean Fir starts out with a nest form when young and develops a mounded shape with age.  Its wide, blunt-tipped needles, decorated with white undersides, present a striking texture. Protect from hot, direct afternoon sun.

Grows to 10 inches high by 30 inches wide in ten years. 

Short slow growing Cedar.  Approximate 2 feet tall by 5 feet wide at ten years, if untrained and left to grow on its own.

This Japanese plum yew has deep green needles and is easily pruned to form a low hedge. 3ft x 4ft, grows about 3" per year. Zone 6. Prefers partial shade, deer resistant.

Cute little dwarf Hinoki cypress

Super small, tight and compact, little conifer.  About 10 inches high at 10 years. Little Hinoki cypress

Dwarf conifer who is dense and broad. Has light yellow / chartreuse foliage when young, depending on light exposure. Approximately 2 feet tall at ten years.

Smallest known golden Hinoki.

Dwarf conifer.  Green with creamy white speckled foliage

Miniature Hinoki cypress. About 1.5 feet at ten years. Small dark green foliage with white variegation.

Dwarf conifer with intense golden foliage.  Can do Zone 3

This exceptional plant has tiny strands of feathery, white-tipped foliage that produce a fine, velvety texture. Visitors, drawn to the soft, rounded mound by its unique white color, can't resist reaching out and stroking it. It provides year-round color in the rock garden or trough and maintains its size without pruning. Growth tends to be more open in shadier sites, but plants prefer protection from scorching sun.

Dense spreading Shore Juniper

Is a seedling from Mother Lode. Has a sparkling display from spring to fall. Zone 3.

More vigorous than Mother Lode, this full sun carpet is a wonderful addition to your short but wide area needs. Zone 3. 

Not your typical juniper! This amazing selection boasts feathery foliage in electric chartreuse, a color that makes a striking contrast to other greens in the garden. Cool winter temperature bring a  mahogany color to the foliage, but the bright tips remain. Its spreading, vase form and juvenile foliage lend a cheery presence in almost any garden, including one with hot, dry conditions. The yellow sport from ' Youngstown' is reported to hold its bright color and to resist sunburn. 

Bright golden yellow foliage in spring and summer with burgundy plum undertones in winter. Zone 3.

Layering feathery foliage that roots into the ground as it creeps along the ground. Zone 3. 

Silvery blue needles are wonderful on this low spreading Juniper. Zone 3.

Can maintain its brilliant yellow color throughout the year. 

Compact conifer with short light blue needles. Can do Zone 1.

Miniature balled witches broom

New growth is luscious green white, then darkens to green. Can do Zone 3.

A miniature conifer that can survive Zone 3. It can reach twelve inches at ten years.

A bright green, flattened mound with dense branching and profuse budding, this dwarf selection offers a unique texture and color contrast that results from shiny needles and a clustered, light green bud break on the ends of branches. Can go Zone 2

'Schoodic' (pronounced skoo dik) is an exceptional, dense, ground-hugging native selection of Jack Pine. Use the spreading, low-growing plant with short, emerald green needles to drape down a bank or sprawl over another challenging site. Typical of the species, 'Schoodic' is extremely hardy and adaptable, it tolerates head, cold, and dry, sandy or poor soils.Can survive in Zone 2. 

Cute little witches broom with great green coloring. 

Cute little, and I mean little, 10 inch at ten years little, conifer. And he can survive Zone 2.

'Sherwood Compact' boasts short, stiff branches that are heavily clothed with slightly twisted needles. This compact, dense mound produces rich green foliage with golden tips in winter and white fascicles that give plants a radiant look.Survives, Zone 3

This very compact, dense pine stays low and flat, much wider than tall. Reddish, new buds complement the short, medium green needles, and plants grow very slowly, so they require little or no pruning. This cultivar is extremely hardy and an excellent choice for cold parts of the country.Survives, Zone 3

Yellow tipped green needles.  Spherical form. 3 ft x 3 ft at ten years. Can survive Zone 2.  Correct name for this cultivar is "Yellow Tip"

Nice little dwarf pine tree

Dwarf conifer with blue / green variegated with yellow needles.  Likes the full sun which will bring out more color.  Approximately 3 ft x 1.5 ft.

Dwarf conifer with blue / green variegated with yellow needles.  Likes the full sun which will bring out more color.  AKA Pinus parviflora Fukai.   Approximately 3 ft x 1.5 ft.

Short sparkling blue-green needles on this dwarf Japanese white pine.  It is a short, 2 ft x 2.5 ft at ten years, tree with a flattened spherical form 

Reaching a majestic 16 inches at ten years, this little guy is a must have if you want a little Japanese White Pine in your life.

This unusual, dwarf Siberian Pine was selected for a spring display of carmine red cones that contrast with the superior, blue of the needles. It produces a dense load of twisted needles and a horizontal, spreading habit this is unique among Pinus pumila cultivars. Native to extremely cold, exposed regions of northeastern Asia, the tough constitution of this pine stands up to harsh conditions.

Spreading Hemlock great for garden edges or stones to drape over. 

Size:   1.5'  x  1.5' Zone    3 Full sun but late afternoon shade is nice

New growth is white and sometimes will have a bit of pink in the winter. 

The sturdy, horizontal branches of this spreading Mountain Hemlock reach out and stay close to the ground. Soft, short, radially-arranged, blue-green needles, create a bottlebrush look. An unusual low profile (roughly three times wider than tall) and striking year-round color make it very desirable. Sit in on a bank near water or in an alpine garden. Native to mountains along the Pacific coast, plants prefer plenty of moisture, excellent drainage and protection from hot, dry conditions.

Witch hazel with cream-colored edged green heart-shaped leaves, turning impressive purple and red with cream colored edges in fall.ZONE 7 hardy to around zero degrees F.

Ginkgo

Nice dwarf GinkgoDwarf male seedling variant with short internodes. 

Ginkgo

Witch's Broom Larch that can survive Zone 2

Larch from a Witch's Broom seedling.Can survive Zone 2

Larch

Witch's Broom found by Piet Vergeldt

Growth to approximately 2' x 3' at ten years. Can do Zone 2. 

Larch - Witch's BroomCan survive Zone 2

Dwarf shrub, green leaves that turn gold in fall that can survive Zone 3

Black Mondo Grass

Black Mondo Grass has pretty pink flowers in June

This dwarf English Yew will grow to about 3 feet in ten years. It has a green leaves with yellow margins and a narrow upright form. It can take full sun or partial shade.