Acer
Acer buergeranum TRIDENT MAPLE
Flaking bark and fall color of the leaves makes this a spectacular patio or accent tree. This deciduous tree has a rounded canopy and can reach heights up to 25' with an equal spread. Lobed leaves measure 2-3 inches wide and turn shades of red and orange in the fall. Dark brown to gray bark flakes off the tree when mature. The small size and slow growth of this Maple make it perfect for a small landscape.
USDA: 5-8 Sunset: 2-9, 14-17, 20, 21, 31-34
Acer X freemanii 'Armstrong' ARMSTRONG MAPLE
This selection is a hybrid cross that gives it the great visual properties of a Red Maple and the toughness of a Silver Maple. Armstrong Maple is a deciduous tree that reaches 50-60' high with a spread of only 15'. Palmate leaves measure 4-6 inches wide and are deeply lobed. Tree will tolerate most types of soil.
USDA: 3-7 Sunset: 1-9, 14-17, 26, 28, 31-44
Acer X freemanii 'Autumn Blaze' AUTUMN BLAZE MAPLE
This selection is a hybrid cross that gives it the great visual properties of a Red Maple and the toughness of a Silver Maple. Autumn Blaze Maple retains its fall color for an extremely long time. This is a deciduous tree that can reach 60' high with a spread of 40'. Leaves measure 4-6 inches long, are deeply divided and turn brilliant shades of orange in the fall.
USDA: 3-7 Sunset: 1-9, 14-17, 26, 28, 31-44
Acer X freemanii 'Autumn Fantasy' AUTUMN FANTASY MAPLE
This tree colors well in milder areas of Southern California as well as it does in cooler climates. This selection is a hybrid cross that gives it the great visual properties of a Red Maple and the toughness of a Silver Maple. Autumn Fantasy Maple is a deciduous tree and can grow to 50' high with a spread of 40'. Palmate leaves measure 3-5 inches wide and turn brilliant shades of red and orange in the fall. Tree works well all over the Western United States including Texas .
USDA: 3-7 Sunset: 1-9, 14-17, 26, 28, 31-44
Acer grandidentatum (Acer saccharum grandidenatum) BIG TOOTH MAPLE
Beautiful red to yellow fall color makes this tree a favorite. This deciduous tree can reach 30-40' high with an equal spread. Leaves measure 4-6 inches wide, are lobed and have blunt teeth on the edges. Tree is commonly found on limestone regions of Texas ' Edwards Plateau and can exhibit drought tolerance once established.
USDA: 7-8 Sunset:1-10, 14-20, 32-45
Acer negundo 'flamingo' FLAMINGO BOX ELDER
The white and pink margins on the green leaves of this tree make it truly spectacular. This Maple is a deciduous selection that grows to 20' high and has an equal spread. Leaves measure 3-5 inches across and have pink tinged margins that color to white after the leaf matures. Bark is smooth and green when young. This is a seedless male selection.
USDA: 5-8 Sunset: 1-10, 12-24, 29-45
Acer palmatum JAPANESE MAPLE
A beautiful shade-loving specimen that has a delicate, airy look. This multi-stemmed deciduous tree can obtain heights of 15' with an equal spread in 20 years. Green leaves are 2-4 inches long, deeply cut and have outstanding red to yellow fall color. Tree is resistant to oak root fungus. This is the toughest of all the Japanese Maples.
USDA: 5-8 Sunset: 2-10, 12, 14-24, 31-41
Acer palmatum ' Atropurpureum ' RED JAPANESE MAPLE
A shade-loving selection of Japanese Maple that makes a statement with its leaves. This deciduous Maple has a rounded habit that reaches 12' high with an equal spread when mature. Leaves are 2-4 inches long, and deeply cut. The red color of the leaves provides a "fall" color all year long. Tree is resistant to oak root fungus. USDA: 5-8 Sunset: 2-10, 12, 14-24, 31-41
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' BLOODGOOD JAPANESE MAPLE
This selection of Japanese Maple has dark red foliage year-round. Bloodgood Maple is a shade-loving, deciduous tree that can reach 18' high and has an equal spread. Dark red colored leaves measure 3-4 inches long, are deeply cut and turn crimson in fall. Bark is gray in color with slight black overtones. Tree is resistant to oak root fungus. USDA: 5-8 Sunset: 2-10, 12, 14-24, 31-41
Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' CRIMSON QUEEN JAPANESE MAPLE
A great selection of Japanese Maple with finely cut leaves that will hold their color all summer long. This is a deciduous small tree or shrub that reaches 9' high with an equal spread. Leaves measure 2-4 inches wide and are finely cut. Before falling in the autumn the leaves turn brilliant shades of scarlet. Tree does better in the shade in hotter climates. USDA: 5-8 Sunset: 2-10, 12, 14-24, 31-41
Acer palmatum 'Ever Red' EVER RED JAPANESE MAPLE
This selection of Japanese Maple has a slightly weeping form. Ever-Red Japanese Maple is deciduous and takes on the form of a small tree or shrub. It can reach 6-8' high with an equal spread once mature. Leaves are finely divided and are slightly tinted purple. In the fall leaves turn a crimson color before falling off the tree. Plant this selection in shade for a better appearance. USDA: 5-8 Sunset: 2-10, 12, 14-24, 31-41
Acer palmatum 'Ornatum' RED LANCELEAF JAPANESE MAPLE
The great red color of the leaves of this selection make is a spectacular tree. This is a deciduous Maple that reaches 6' high with a spread of 8-10'. Leaves measure 2-4 inches wide and are finely divided, very lace-like. Branches are slightly drooping at the tips and are covered in green bark. This tree does its best when planted in the shade in warmer climates. USDA: 5-8 Sunset: 2-10, 12, 14-24, 31-41
Acer palmatum 'Oshio Beni' OSHO BENI JAPANESE MAPLE
This selection in similar to 'Atropurpureum', but is a more vigorous grower and has long, arching branches that give it a slight weeping appearance. Oshio Beni is a slow growing, deciduous tree can reach 10-15' high with an equal spread given time. Scarlet colored leaves are 2-4 inches long and are deeply cut. Tree needs to be in the shade to keep it looking its best. USDA: 5-8 Sunset: 2-10, 12, 14-24, 31-41
Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku' CORAL BARK MAPLE
This beautiful selection has twigs and branches that turn a coral red color with winter cold. Coral bark Maple is a deciduous tree that eventually reaches 10' high and has an equal spread. Leaves measure 2-5 inches wide, are deeply divided and light green in color. In the fall the leaves turn yellow before they are lost revealing the beautiful structure of red twigs and branches. This tree does better when planted in shade. USDA: 5-8 Sunset: 2-10, 12, 14-24, 31-41
Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg' TROMPENBURG JAPANESE MAPLE
This is a unique selection with leaves that roll under at the edges giving them a "finger" effect. Trompenburg Maple is deciduous and takes the form of a small tree or shrub that eventually reachs 8' high with an equal spread. Leaves measure 1-3 inches wide and are a deep purple color. This selection was taken from the Trompenburg Botanic Garden in Rotterdam , The Netherlands. Tree will perform at its best in warmer climates when planted in the shade. USDA: 5-8 Sunset: 2-10, 12, 14-24, 31-41
Acer palmatum 'Viridis' GREEN WEEPING VIRIDIS
This selection of Japanese Maple has graceful, weeping branches. This maple is deciduous and can reach 6' high with an equal spread. Green leaves measure 4-6 inches wide, are deeply divided and finely cut. Leaves turn shades of gold in the fall before dropping from tree. The leaves will look much better if this tree is grown in the shade.
USDA: 5-8 Sunset: 2-10, 12, 14-24, 31-41
Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' CRIMSON KING NORWAY MAPLE
This is a great Maple because of the wide range of color the leaves take on throughout the year. Crimson King is deciduous by nature and obtain heights of 50-60' with a spread nearing 40'. Leaves measure 4-5 inches across, emerge red, then turn a bronzy green in the summer before turning orange then finally dropping in the fall. USDA: 3-7 Sunset: 1-9, 14-17, 30-43
Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' HARLEQUIN MAPLE
The striking leaves of this selection of Norway Maple make a bold statement. This deciduous tree can reach 60' high with a spread of 40'. Leaves measure 4-6 inches wide and are green in color with white margins. Fall color ranges from yellow to light orange. Tree can tolerate a wide range of soils and growing conditions. Leaves will retain their appearance better when planted in shade. USDA: 5-7 Sunset: 1-9, 14-17, 30-43
Acer rubrum RED MAPLE
A large, fast growing Maple with great red color in the fall. The Red Maple is a deciduous tree that normally reaches 70' high with a spread close to 40'. Palmate leaves measure 2-4 inches long, have 3-5 lobes and turn bright red in the fall before being lost. Newly emerging leaves are green with a red tinge. USDA: 3-7 Sunset: 1-9, 14-17, 26, 28, 31-44
Acer rubrum 'October Glory' OCTOBER GLORY MAPLE
A large Red Maple that is one of the last to color up in the fall. This round headed, deciduous tree usually reaches 50' high and has a spread of 40'. Palmate leaves measure 3-5 inches long and turn a brilliant red color in the fall. A fast growing selection that can take on a wide range of forms. USDA: 4-8 Sunset: 1-9, 14-17, 26, 28, 31-44
Acer rubrum 'Franksred' RED SUNSET MAPLE
An upright tree when young, later developing a broad, rounded crown. This selection is deciduous and can reach 40' high with a spread of 35'. Palmate leaves measure 3-5 inches long and turn shades of orange and red in the fall. This is one of the most popular Red Maple selections of them all. USDA: 4-7 Sunset: 1-9, 14-17, 26, 28, 31-44
Acer saccharinum SILVER MAPLE
Great furrowed bark and fall color make the Silver Maple a sentimental favorite. This deciduous tree reaches heights of 60-70' high with an equal spread, but can grow much larger than that. Leaves measure 3-5 inches wide, are lobed and green in color with silver undersides. USDA: 3-7 Sunset: 1-9, 12, 14-24, 26, 28-44
Acer saccharinum 'Wieri' WIER MAPLE, CUTLEAF SILVER MAPLE
A fast growing Silver Maple cultivar with fantastic cut leaves. This tree easily grows to a height and spread of 50-60', but can reach 100' at maturity. Leaves are more finely cut than its parent and measure 4-6 inches wide. Because leaves are finely cut this tree provides more filtered shade than other Maples. USDA: 3-7 Sunset: 1-9, 12, 14-24, 26, 28-44
Acer tataricum ginnala 'Flame' FLAME MAPLE, AMUR MAPLE
Interesting leaves and striking fall color make this selection a winner. This is a deciduous tree that matures on the smaller side only reaching about 20' high and wide. Palmately lobed leaves measure 2-3 inches long with serrated edges. Leaves turn a brilliant, bright red in the fall, hence the name. A tough tree that can take a wide range of soil conditions and is resistant to oak root fungus. USDA: 3-8 Sunset: 1-9, 14-16, 34-43
