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Japanese maple dwarf1/21/2024 They typically grow fastest when they are young and slow down as they reach maturity. Most Japanese maples grow at a slow to moderate rate of 1 to 2 feet per year. Foliage color:įamous for their phenomenal fall colors, Japanese maples also present purples, reds, yellows, oranges, and greens as well as variegation throughout the growing season. For best color, most maples need a location with part day's sun or at least high light. Too little light, and some of the more colorful varieties will take on a greenish tone - still attractive, but not the brilliant fall color of reds and purples as would be expected. Too much light can damage delicate leaves. Providing the right amount of light can be a balancing act. Varieties from 8 to 30 feet tall and wide. They typically leaf out early in the season and a late cold snap can cause serious damage even to mature specimens. Heat is a consideration, especially in the south, not necessarily for the health of the maple but for its effect on leaf color, causing many purple or red-leaved varieties to “go green” in the summer. The variegation is quite distinct from other varieties, giving this new cultivar an impressive appearance.Acer palmatum. A rare maple that really makes a statement in the landscape! HardinessĪcer palmatum ‘Yama nishiki’ Snow Peak Japanese MapleĪn upright form with whitish variegation on leaf margins. mono ‘Hoshi yadori’ Variegated Painted Mapleīroad leaves on this upright maple are splashed with a gorgeous creamy-yellow variegation. Incredibly difficult to propagate, therefore seldom seen. Like us, you’ve probably wanted one of these since you saw the awesome photos in Vertrees! An awesome variety with variegated bat-wing curled leaves. The leaf surface appears to be stretched across the ribs of the leaf–a bat-wing maple. Thin, lightly-colored leaves on this fascinating maple are distinctively beautiful. mono ‘Usugumo’ Fleecy Cloud Painted Maple Attractive branching is striking in winter. In fall, bright yellow, orange and scarlet, might all appear on a single leaf. Especially in a site with filted light, the fan-shaped leaves emerge bright yellow in spring, then gradually soften to yellow-green, a color that holds all summer. The foliage of this prized Full Moon maple virtually glows throughout the season. HardinessĪcer shirasawanum ‘Aureum’ Golden Full Moon Maple In shade, leaves start out with orange-red highlights, and settle on yellow in early summer. The unusual coloring, strongest in full sun, lasts from when leaves emerge in spring until they go rich orange-red in fall. Vigorous, versatile and unbelievably easy to grow, this small, dramatic Full Moon maple boasts orange-red highlights on yellow leaves. Absolutely wonderful! HardinessĪcer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ Autumn Moon Full Moon Maple Think Granny Smith veins with Red Delicious lobes! Beautiful chartreuse and magenta seeds add to the tree’s appeal. True to its name that means “elegant,” this great new variety of Full Moon maple has burgundy leaves with yellow-green lobe mid-veins that produce a crisp contrast. HardinessĪcer shirasawanum ‘Johin’ Johin Full Moon Maple Summer color is yellow which does not burn in full sun. Spring leaves are bright yellow with pink-orange margins and pink petioles. HardinessĪcer shirasawanum ‘Jordan’ Jordan Full Moon Maple HardinessĪcer shirasawanum ‘Moonrise’ Moonrise Full Moon MapleĪ fairly new variety that has a coloration similar to ‘Autumn Moon’, bright red growth in spring, more orange-yellow for summer, but can withstand full sun quite well. The name, which means moving fan, hints at the way the deeply divided leaves move in a breeze. The pointed leaves emerge light-green with orange-red highlights in spring, and the accents persist in full sun. Simply stunning, the fall foliage of this Full Moon maple suggests a flaming sun with golden rays edged in bright scarlet. HardinessĪcer shirasawanum ‘Sensu’ Sensu Full Moon Maple An excellent combination of colors that is truly spectacular. Acer sieboldianum ‘Kumoi nishiki’ Kumoi nishiki Siebold MapleĮach light-green leaf is dusted with a creamy-white variegation, giving this upright tree a mottled appearance.
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