Plants in family sapindaceae
Acer palmatum 'Kagiri Nishiki'
Acer palmatum 'Kagiri Nishiki' is a variegated Japanese maple with light green leaves edged in creamy white and pink. This vase-shaped tree grows 10-15 feet tall and 8 feet wide, displaying a pronounced pink fall color. It prefers partial shade or filtered sun and well-drained, organically enriched soil, making it a stunning focal point in gardens.
Acer saccharinum
The Acer saccharinum, commonly known as the silver maple, is a fast-growing shade tree native to North America. It can reach up to 25 feet in height within 10 years and is known for its bright green leaves with silvery undersides. This tree is adaptable to both wet and dry soils and can live for up to 130 years. It provides dense shade and is beneficial for wildlife, offering seeds and shelter for birds. The silver maple can also be tapped for sap to produce maple syrup. Due to its extensive root system, it should be planted at least 50 feet away from structures.
Acer rubrum 'Franksred'
Acer rubrum 'Franksred', also known as Red Maple, is renowned for its stunning fall color and bright red flower buds in spring. This fast-growing tree has strong wood and a pyramidal form when young, maturing to a rounded outline. It is relatively pest-free and prefers full sun, tolerating part shade and slightly acidic soil. The tree is tolerant of drier soils once established, making it a resilient choice for landscapes.
Aesculus glabra
Aesculus glabra, commonly known as the Ohio Buckeye, is a deciduous tree that can grow 50 to 75 feet tall with a broad, oval-rounded crown. It produces creamy-yellow panicles with reddish-orange centers, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. The tree is known for its fiery red-orange fall color and serves as a host plant for certain moth larvae. It tolerates full sun to partial shade and thrives in average to moist conditions, withstanding periodic drought.
Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'
Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon' is a dwarf Japanese maple with lacy, scarlet/crimson foliage and a cascading shape. It is heat and cold-hardy, making it suitable for small gardens and containers. This tree features purple foliage in summer and apple-red color in fall.
Acer palmatum 'Burgundy Lace'
Acer palmatum 'Burgundy Lace' is a compact tree with intense burgundy-red foliage that turns red-scarlet in fall. It has an upright growth habit and can be grown in containers or used for bonsai. This tree prefers morning sun and requires consistent supplemental water.
Acer circinatum
Acer circinatum, also known as Vine Maple, is native to North America and features small, deep red-purple flowers in spring. It supports butterflies, bees, and birds, and its leaves turn vibrant red, orange, and yellow in fall. This plant can be grown as a tree or large shrub, preferring deep, rich, moist soil.
Acer palmatum 'Waterfall'
Acer palmatum 'Waterfall' is a Japanese maple with cascading, weeping branches and finely dissected, vibrant green leaves that turn fiery gold with crimson tips in fall. It is deer-resistant and thrives in full sun or part shade, making it suitable for bonsai and garden landscapes.
Aesculus parviflora
Aesculus parviflora, commonly known as the bottlebrush buckeye, is a deciduous shrub with showy spring flower spires and palm-shaped foliage. It attracts pollinators and hummingbirds, providing erosion control and bird-friendly nesting. Cold-hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8, it prefers shade to part shade and is drought-tolerant once established. Its yellow fall color adds seasonal interest, making it a versatile choice for naturalistic landscapes.
Acer buergerianum
Acer buergerianum, or the trident maple, is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to Asia, known for its exfoliating bark that reveals an orange color. It has three-lobed glossy leaves that emerge red in spring and turn yellow, orange, and red in fall. This tree is drought-tolerant once established and is ideal for urban conditions due to its salt tolerance. It requires full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
Acer palmatum 'Jeddeloh Orange'
Acer palmatum 'Jeddeloh Orange' is a deciduous ornamental shrub with lacy leaves that display fiery orange color in spring, transitioning to orange-red tinted green in summer and bright orange in fall. Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9, it prefers part shade and well-drained soil.