Japanese Maples Caresheet
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These trees are remarkably adaptable to various soils and climates. They can thrive in conditions from the Pacific Northwest to Southern California.
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1. Planting
Japanese Maples are easy to plant. Their roots are mostly fibrous that will stay
in the upper level of the soil. The uniform level of moisture supply, whether
great or small, must be emphasized. They do not demand large amounts of fertilizers.
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2. Container Growing
Japanese Maples lend themselves admirably to container growing. Care is minimal,
although they need to be watched since plants in containers will naturally dry
out more rapidly.
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3. The Cultivars Displayed
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A. Acer palmatum - Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum is the species from which most of the cultivars of "Japanese Maples" have arisen. They are hardy and seem to adapt to the widest range of culture & locale. Bright green foliage appears on trees that can reach 20 feet.
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B. Acer palmatum atropurpureum - Red Leaf Japanese Maple
Graceful deciduous tree displaying star-like leaves which hold an excellent red-purple coloring. Foliage makes an outstanding contrast with green leafed plants. Small tree to 18 feet.
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C. Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' - Bloodgood Japanese Maple
'Bloodgood' has become on of the very popular large-leafed, upright-growing tree forms of palmatum in the United States and Europe. It is a very good deep red or black-red and holds its color into late summer better than most. This cultivar had its origin in Boskoop, Holland. Moderate grower to 15 feet.
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D. Acer palmatum 'Burgundy Lace' - Burgundy Lace Japanese Maple
This is a striking American cultivar of the "ribbon-leaf" group of Japanese Maples with red coloration comparable to Burgundy Wine. Small tree to 10 feet.
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E. Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' - Crimson Queen Japanese Maple
The outstanding feature of 'Crimson Queen' is the persistence of the good, deep red color of the foliage. It will carry the deep red color throughout the entire growing season.
Dwarf tree with delicate weeping effect to 10 feet tall.
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F. Acer palmatum 'Wolff' - Emperor I™ Japanese Maple
Attractive foliage with rich dark red coloring in summer turns brilliant scarlet in fall. Interesting blackish-red bark.
More vigorous grower than others to 15 feet tall and wide.
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G. Acer palmatum 'Ever Red' - Ever Red Japanese Maple
The new Spring growth of 'Ever Red' is its distinguishing feature. The new shoots and foliage are noticeably covered with fine silvery hairs which make the unfolding new growth look almost grey. It soon loses the pubescence and attains the rich
deep red color so typical of this cultivar. Dwarf, weeping tree to 10 feet.
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H. Acer palmatum 'Garnet' - Garnet Japanese Maple
The outstanding feature of this variety is its color and vigor. The leaf color is the rich red-orange of the gem stone garnet. This plant originated with Guldemond of Holland who later sold the stock plants and propagating rights to Le Faber & Co. of Boskoop Holland. It retains color well and is a durable landscape plant.
Slow growing with pendulous branches. 10 feet high, 10 to 12 feet wide.
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I. Acer palmatum 'Oshio Beni' - Oshio Beni Japanese Maple
The coloration is more or an orange-red than the purple-red of similar cultivars.
The new growth is very bright. The Autumn color becomes a bright scarlet.
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J. Acer palmatum 'Shaina' - Shaina Japanese Maple
New tree selection displaying a dwarf, compact form. Bright red new foliage matures to deep maroon-red. Freely branching growth becomes dense
with maturity. Slow grower to 6 to 8 feet tall, 8 to 10 feet wide.
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K. Acer Palmatum 'Viride' - Threadleaf Japanese Maple
The bright green foliage holds color well through the summer. In the Fall, the delightful gold colors dominate, with occasional splashes of crimson.
It is strongly cascading. Slow grower to 6 to 8 feet tall, 8 to 10 feet wide.
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