Description:
Maples encompass a wide range of trees. From red Maples to delicate
looking laceleaf types, there is a type for every landscape!
Common Name:
Maple
Botanical
Name:
Acer
Type:
Deciduous Tree
Soil
Preference:
Most species tolerate drought
and occasional wetness. Some types tolerate wetland conditions and
flooding (see below). Well-drained soil is recommended. The pH
preference is acidic to slightly alkaline for all (less than 6.8 to 7.7)
Light
Requirements:
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Attributes:
Shade tree and specimen. Laceleaf Maples make good rock
garden plants. Most attract birds.
Pests:
Asian longhorned beetle, aphids, scale, borer,
scorch, girdling roots. Maples are also very sensitive to air
pollution, especially sources of which include glass and brick manufacturing
and other facilities that heat or treat acid materials containing fluoride.
Varieties: Listed
alphabetically first by species then variety
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Acer freemani 'Autumn Blaze' (Jeffersred) Autumn Blaze Maple zones: 4-8
Description:
The deep lobed rich green leaves turn to an excellent orange-red color that
persists later in the season than other cultivars. Dense oval rounded
Bloom Color:
n/a
Bloom Time:
n/a
Foliage Color:
Green
Height:
40-50'
Spread:
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Acer
griseum Paperbark Maple zones: 4-7
Description:
Leaf color is dark green above and silvery beneath. Showy winged seeds
in summer. Foliage turns bright red in fall. Most noted for it's
showy peeling bark.
Bloom Color:
n/a
Bloom Time:
n/a
Foliage Color:
Green
Height:
25'
Spread:
20-25'
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Acer
palmatum 'Bloodgood' Bloodgood Japanese Maple zones: 4-8
Description:
The deep red leaf color is maintained all summer. One of the most
popular red leaf Maples! Grows to 9' in 10 years.
Acer
palmatum 'Shaina' Shaina Japanese Maple zones: 5-8
Description:
Originated as a sport of 'Bloodgood'. The growth habit is upright and
compact with lots of twiggy growth giving the branches a tufted look.
Narrow, pointed leaves are two-toned with bright red contrasting with dark
red leaves.
Bloom Color:
n/a
Bloom Time:
n/a
Foliage Color:
Red
Height:
4-5' (in 8 years)
Spread:
3-4'
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Acer
palmatum 'Shirazz' AKA 'Gwen's Rose Delight' Shirazz Japanese Maple zones: 4-8
Description: This
is a new introduction from Duncan & Davies in New Zealand. The plant
offers heat resistant foliage and striking variegation. Shirazz has a
weeping habit and hues of crimson-pink with white margins and crimson fall
color.
Bloom Color:
n/a
Bloom Time:
n/a
Foliage Color:
Variegated
Height:
12-15'
Spread:
10'
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Acer
palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Queen' Crimson Queen Red Laceleaf Maple zones: 3-7
Description:
It's lacy red foliage is maintained spring and summer then changes to a
bright scarlet tone. Spreads to 4' in 10 years.
Bloom Color:
n/a
Bloom Time:
n/a
Foliage Color:
Red
Height:
6-8'
Spread:
6-8'
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Acer
palmatum dissectum 'Green Filigree' Variegated Green Laceleaf Maple zones: 5-8
Description:
Double dissected leaves give a feathery appearance. The leaves are
subtly variegated with light green and creamy white.
Bloom Color:
n/a
Bloom Time:
n/a
Foliage Color:
Variegated (mainly green)
Height:
5-6'
Spread:
5-6'
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Acer
palmatum dissectum 'Inaba Shidare' Inaba Shidare Red Laceleaf Maple zones: 5-8
Description:
Maroon foliage all summer on this cutleaf Japanese Maple. Will reach
8-10' VERY slowly.
Bloom Color:
n/a
Bloom Time:
n/a
Foliage Color:
Red
Height:
8-10'
Spread:
8'
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Acer
palmatum dissectum 'Orangeola' Orangeola Laceleaf Maple zones: 5-8
Description:
Emerges with orange-red color then changes to green with a burgundy tint.
The second growth is bright orange. Graceful and weeping.
Bloom Color:
n/a
Bloom Time:
n/a
Foliage Color:
Orange-red, green
Height:
8-10'
Spread:
8-10'
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Acer
palmatum dissectum 'Red Dragon' Red Dragon Laceleaf Maple zones: 5-8
Description:
Red lacy foliage that retains it's color throughout the summer better than
Crimson Queen.
Bloom Color:
n/a
Bloom Time:
n/a
Foliage Color:
Red
Height:
6-8' in 15-20 years
Spread:
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Acer
palmatum dissectum 'Seiryu' Green Laceleaf Japanese Maple zones: 5-8
Description:
An upright to spreading Laceleaf Maple with bright, medium green foliage and
good fall color.
Acer
palmatum dissectum 'Tamukeyama' Red Laceleaf Maple zones: 5-8
Description:
Able to hold it's burgundy color through hot, humid summers and resists
scorching better than others. Strongly cascading form.
Bloom Color:
n/a
Bloom Time:
n/a
Foliage Color:
Burgundy Red
Height:
6-8'
Spread:
6-8'
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Acer
platanoides 'Crimson King' Crimson King Norway Maple zones: 3-7
Description:
All season rich maroon foliage turns to reddish-bronze in the fall.
Bloom Color:
n/a
Bloom Time:
n/a
Foliage Color:
Maroon
Height:
25-50'
Spread:
35-50'
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Acer
platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' Crimson Sentry Norway Maple zones: 3-7
Description:
Leaves are closely spaced along the branches. Foliage in spring is
brighter red than 'Crimson King'. Reddish-maroon foliage all summer
long on this slow growing tree.
Bloom Color:
n/a
Bloom Time:
n/a
Foliage Color:
Red-maroon
Height:
30-35'
Spread:
20-25'
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Acer
platanoides 'Emerald Queen' Emerald Queen Norway Maple zones: 3-7
Description:
Dark glossy green leathery foliage turns bright yellow in fall. A fast
and rapid grower.
Bloom Color:
n/a
Bloom Time:
n/a
Foliage Color:
Green
Height:
40-50'
Spread:
35-40'
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Acer
platanoides 'Royal Red' Royal Red Norway Maple zones: 3-7
Description:
Maroon leaves all summer long. Very similar to 'Crimson King'
Bloom Color:
n/a
Bloom Time:
n/a
Foliage Color:
Maroon
Height:
25-50'
Spread:
35-50'
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Acer
rubrum 'Red Sunset' Franksred Red Sunset Red Maple zones: 4-8
Description:
Excellent orange to red fall color. Lovely pyramidal to rounded
outline. Grows faster than Norway and Sugar Maples but slower than Silver
Maple. One of the best red Maple cultivars! Tolerates flooding and
very wet conditions.
Bloom Color:
n/a
Bloom Time:
n/a
Foliage Color:
Green
Height:
45-50'
Spread:
40-50'
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Acer
saccharum 'Fall Fiesta' (Balista) Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple zones: 3-8
Description:
Rapid grower compared to other Sugar Maples. New foliage emerges with
a touch of red and quickly turns glossy deep green then to vibrant yellow,
orange and red in fall. Beautifully symmetrical branching.
Bloom Color:
n/a
Bloom Time:
n/a
Foliage Color:
Green
Height:
50-75'
Spread:
50'
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Acer
saccharum 'Green Mountain' Green Mountain Sugar Maple zones: 3-8
Description:
Dark green leathery foliage turns red, orange and yellow in fall. This
variety has good scorch resistance. Has winged fruit that bear in the
spring.
Bloom Color:
n/a
Bloom Time:
n/a
Foliage Color:
Green
Height:
50-65'
Spread:
35-50'
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Acer
saccharinum 'Silver Queen' Silver Queen Silver Maple zones: 3-9
Description:
An improved selection of Silver Maple with a tighter oval head and bright
gold fall color. Upright form. Tolerates wet soils.
Bloom Color:
n/a
Bloom Time:
n/a
Foliage Color:
Green
Height:
50-65'
Spread:
40-50'
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Acer
tegmentosum 'White Tigress' Striped Bark Maple zones: 5-8
Description:
The bark of the main stem and major branches are green or reddish-green and
covered in long, silver stripes or streaks. From a distance, it really
does look as if a tiger has clawed at it! This tree really stands out
in winter with it's deep red branch ends and white striations.
Bloom Color:
n/a
Bloom Time:
n/a
Foliage Color:
Green
Height:
15-20'
Spread:
12-15'
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