The Japanese maple tree is renowned for its striking leaves. It would make a good focal point for a courtyard garden. Common varieties have descriptive names alluding to their coloration, like 'Bloodgood,' 'Crimson Queen,' and coral bark Japanese maple trees. In summer they change to a strong greenish. Acer palmatum dissectum Crimson Princess is a beautiful cultivar of the Japanese Maple with red-purple cut leaves in Spring, turning to Green in summer. It's a beautiful choice for container gardening.įor something larger, but with a compact, upright habit, Graham Rice recommends the green and lacy ‘Seiryu’, which has yellow coloring in fall. Fireglow holds its deep wine red leaf color well through the heat of summer. When fully opened the leaves have green veins with reddish pink and white tones. It has attractive green leaves with red tints which then turn golden-yellow in fall, and reaches a height of only 59". What are the best varieties of Japanese maples for small gardens?Īlongside 'Velvet Viking', 'Moonrise', and 'Shaina' listed above, try 'Little Princess'. Lace-leaf and weeping with deep red color that holds well throughout the summer even in conditions of extreme heat, Crimson Queen is a great addition to any.
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Plant this variety in full sun or partial shade. ‘They're known for their delicate form, distinctive laceleaf, and intense red color.’ While I would caution people that these varieties are high-maintenance, the best all-around variety for that form is the "Crimson Queen",’ says Lisa.
‘Lots of people looking for a Japanese maple tree want a weeping variety. (Image credit: McPhoto/Rolf Mueller / Alamy Stock Photo)
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