Japanese Maple Tree Attributes:

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Threadleaf Japanese Maple'
Also known as the Laceleaf or Cutleaf Japanese Maple, these “thread” leaf forms
of Japanese Maple have the most finely divided leaves in the family. These are a wide-spreading, round-headed form which wants to branch to the ground with its
weeping tendency. Their texture, form and seasonal changes are outstanding, as
is the winter-exposed branch structure as the tree approaches maturity. Grafted Japanese Maples can reach up to 10-12 foot.

The maples are best grown in USDA Zones 5-8, with protection from afternoon sun in the hotter areas. Soil should be kept evenly moist, yet be well drained and prefers a slightly acidic soil.

We have over 70 types of Japanese Maples available so if you know specifically what you are looking for let us know. Our trees are high quality grafted as to ensure they arrive to you in the best possible condition.

Maple trees include a broad spectrum of types, sizes, shapes and foliage. They are evergreen or deciduous, shrubby or lofty, with deeply lobed or finely cut leaves. All types have two-winged seeds and are grown over most of the United States. Only excessive heat, dryness or winter cold prevents them from thriving. Water deeply so roots grow down. Insufficient watering will cause leaf scorch. Red, purple, variegated or fancy-leaved varieties need partial shade for best color. You can prune them in the fall and are easy to transplant while dormant.

Japanese Maples are one of the most beautiful and versatile of all the plants that can be used in landscapes. The variety of colors, textures and shapes of the leaves is almost limitless, not to mention the intense spring and fall colors that are associated with most varieties. The variety of sizes, shapes and branching structures available makes it possible to plant a Japanese Maple in almost any garden or landscape situation. To date, almost 300 named cultivars have been introduced. Some dwarf varieties grow only 3' tall and wide, while others can grow to 30' or more. Some have a slender and upright habit, while others can become broad, billowing or have a weeping habit. Despite their delicate and fragile appearance, these trees are actually quite adaptable, durable and long-lived. They are also surprisingly easy to maintain and have almost no insect or disease problems to deal with. All Japanese Maples share the same cultural requirements. A site with average rich, moist soil that drains well is all that they need to thrive. Most green-leaf forms will tolerate full sun, but benefit from a partially shaded location, especially where they are shaded from the hot noon-day or afternoon sun. Most red-leaf and variegated forms prefer a location with full sun, which will intensify their rich leaf colors both in summer and fall.

Japanese maples do best if are planted in the ground but are excellent for container growing as well inside or out in a pot or wooden box and are stunning when placed at eye level. Trees in this thread leaf form can significantly increase ones property value and are quite stunning to look at to say the least.

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Queen'
This weeping laceleaf dissectum cultivar holds its deep-red leaf color into mid-summer before fading. Cascading growth to 10 feet high and 12-15 feet wide. Grafted. Tolerates sun well for a lace leaf, although color turns red orange. Frequent deep watering in summer. A Mushroom-shaped weeping form growing only 6-15' tall, but can reach 8-20' wide at maturity. Leaves are finely dissected, lacy and a dark purplish-red throughout the spring and summer. Fall color is intense red.

Zone 5-9, requires partial to full sun

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Dissectum Nigrum’
Also known as Acer palmatum dissectum 'Ever Red'
This weeping laceleaf leaves open red with silvery-white hairs. Leaves hold red color into early summer. Another weeping form with an irregular mushroom form, growing to 6-12 ft. tall and 8-10' wide. Leaves are dark red in spring, and turn a coppery-green in summer. Fall color is a bright, shiny red. Sun to part shade. Frequent deep watering in summer.

This acer keeps its rich hues from spring till autumn. Its leaves are deeply cut into long slender segments. The young emergent foliage is covered in silvery hairs. This quickly fades but the foliage remains colored a vivid bronze red until autumn when it turns pinkish purple hues. This acer is small and dense with down-reaching branches turning into a beautiful spreading dome shaped tree.

Zone 5-9, requires partial to full sun

Acer palmatum v. dissectum 'Garnet'
Garnet Japanese Cut-Leaf Maple
Vigorous, deciduous grower producing mounds of lobed, divided, green leaves with
a garnet-colored sheen. Beautiful red fall color. Thrives in fertile, well-drained
soil.

Zone 5-9, requires full shade

Acer palmatum v. dissectum 'Orangeola'
This is a small tree with a graceful weeping habit. Orange new foliage turns to green with a purple hue. Outstanding crimson fall color. Twining branches decked in feathery orange catch the eye and the heart. The wonderful orange tones show a green cast by midsummer, then new growth adds more warm orange. Fall colors are red and yellow.

Zone 5-9, requires full shade

Acer palmatum v. dissectum 'Red Select'
Red Select Japanese Cut-Leaf Maple
One of the most vigorous growing laceleaf maples. The rich, red-orange foliage turns
deep red in summer, becoming bright red in fall. Grows nicely in cooler climates. It holds its deep purple-red leaf color through summer. Grows 6-10ft tall and 8-10ft wide

Zone 5-9, requires partial to full sun

Acer palmatum v. dissectum 'Tamuke yama'
Tamukeyama’ is a red-leaf, dissected (cutleaf/laceleaf) cultivar that grows in a mound or dome to 6-8’ tall spreading by weeping and cascading branching to 12-15’ wide. It features deeply cut and dissected purple red leaves (to 4” long) that turn brighter red in fall. Foliage is noted for retaining good color throughout the summer. Small reddish-purple flowers in spring are somewhat attractive on close inspection, but are not showy from a distance. Flowers are followed by samaras that ripen in late summer to fall.
Reported to withstand high heat and humidity, this maple may be the tallest of all cascading dissectums. Foliage is initially a deep crimson that turns to maroon in the summer. Fall leaves are brilliant scarlet.

Zone 5-9, requires full shade

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Inaba Shidare'
A weeping form with extremely drooping branches and a low, very broad habit. Grows to 10' wide or more. Leaves color is an exceptional, very dark wine-red throughout the spring and summer. Fall color is almost absent, unless growing in a slightly dry situation.

Zone 5-9, requires full shade

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Red Dragon'
A larger growing, weeping form with a slightly pyramidal habit. Leaves are intensely purple throughout the spring and summer. Fall color is fiery-red. One the finest weeping red-leaf forms ever bred.

Zone 5-9, requires full shade