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Jan 11, 2016 · Read more about the various types of Japanese Maples, how each is different, and learn how to plant and grow your own Japanese Maple at home.
- Autumn Moon. Obviously, I love all my Japanese maple children equally. But if there is one tree that I tend to show off just a bit more than the others, it’s A. shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon.’
- Beni Kawa. A. palmatum ‘Beni Kawa’ isn’t just beautiful when it’s dressed up in its full summer foliage. It has bright coral-colored bark that makes a striking statement in the winter garden as well.
- Butterfly. A. palmatum ‘Butterfly’ stands out because it has medium-green leaves with distinct silvery white margins. And some leaves may be entirely green while others are entirely silvery white, giving the entire tree a lovely variegated appearance.
- Coonara Pygmy. A. palmatum ‘Coonara Pygmy’ stays petite, only growing to about ten feet tall – about half the size of some larger Japanese maples – with an upright habit.
Use the chart below to select a Japanese maple tree suited for your requirements. If you would like to learn more or purchase a specific variety of Japanese maple, click the variety link to our Japanese Maple Online store .
Hardiness ZoneLeaf ColorTypeVariety4-8Reddissectum (Laceleaf)4-9Reddissectum (Laceleaf)5-8Greendissectum (Laceleaf)5-8Greendissectum (Laceleaf)Most Japanese maples are USDA cold hardy to zone 5 although a few are rated for zone 4. Most varieties of Japanese maples are heat-rated up to zone 8, although several are rated for zone 9. Below is a cold hardiness rating of many varieties of Japanese maples.
May 8, 2024 · Here are the top characteristics that differentiate Japanese maple varieties: Leaf Shapes: A key distinction separates two main types of maples: Upright maples have classic lobed leaves, while dissected maples, also known as laceleaf maples, feature incredibly lacy and finely divided foliage.
April 14, 2024. Japanese maple trees are prized for their form, bark, elegant foliage, and, above all, their fantastic fall color. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for beautiful Japanese maples. Botanically known as Acer palmatum, Japanese maples share a genus with other maples like sugar and red maples.
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Feb 1, 2022 · 12 Japanese Maple Varieties: Where to Grow Japanese Maples. Written by MasterClass. Last updated: Feb 1, 2022 • 5 min read. Japanese maples are hardy, deciduous trees that come in a stunning array of varieties. Learn more about the different varieties of Japanese maple trees.
