Plants in genus acer
Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'
Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' is an upright Japanese Maple with fine-textured, laceleaf leaves that change color from red-edged in spring to fiery orange and burgundy in fall. This vase-shaped tree prefers morning sun and afternoon shade, thriving in slightly acidic, well-drained soil. It is suitable for bonsai and extra-large containers, making it a versatile choice for garden enthusiasts.
Acer griseum
Acer griseum, or Paperbark Maple, is a specimen tree known for its peeling, exfoliating orange and cinnamon-colored bark. It features colorful foliage with orange, red, bronze, and green fall colors, and petite yellow flowers in summer. This tree grows up to 25 feet tall and 20 feet wide, preferring well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun.
Acer tataricum ssp. ginnala 'Compactum'
Acer tataricum ssp. ginnala 'Compactum' is a compact, rounded shrub or small tree with dark green, 3-lobed leaves. It features pale yellow flowers in spring and vibrant red and orange foliage in fall, making it a colorful addition to any landscape.
Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium'
Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' is a Japanese maple known for its immaculate fall colors and deeply cut lobes. It achieves the best coloration in partial shade and is low-maintenance, requiring pruning during the dormant season. This plant is a popular choice for adding vibrant autumn hues to gardens, with its striking foliage providing seasonal interest.
Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom'
Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' is a compact Japanese maple known for its rich red to purple-red leaves. Its upright, narrow shape makes it ideal for small gardens or container planting. This maple thrives in cool, well-drained soil and benefits from morning sun with afternoon shade. The foliage transitions from a vibrant red in spring to a deep purple-red in summer. Minimal pruning is required, and a layer of wood chips over the root zone helps retain moisture.
Acer palmatum 'Garnet'
Acer palmatum 'Garnet' is a deciduous shrub known for its stunning seasonal foliage changes. In spring, its leaves are red-orange, turning garnet in summer and vibrant red in fall. It grows 6-8 feet tall and 8-12 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 5 to 8. This shrub performs well in full sun or part shade and requires well-drained soil.
Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry'
Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' is an upright tree with deep, dark purple leaves that fade to maroon in the fall. It grows up to 24 feet tall and 10-15 feet wide, preferring full sun and well-drained soil.
Acer palmatum 'Shirazz'
Acer palmatum 'Shirazz' is a Japanese maple with deeply lobed, multi-colored leaves that turn scarlet red in the fall. It grows 10-15 feet tall and is heat and cold hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9. This tree prefers well-drained soil and can thrive in full sun or partial shade.
Acer negundo 'Sensation'
Acer negundo 'Sensation' is a hardy tree that thrives in tough climates, showcasing rich red foliage in the fall and copper-red leaves in spring. It is drought-tolerant once established and can grow in sun or part shade, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes.
Acer rubrum
Acer rubrum, or red maple, is known for its incredible fall color ranging from bright scarlet red to orange-red and warm yellow. It is hardy across the United States, supports pollinators with early spring red flowers, and provides shelter for birds.
Acer palmatum 'Shaina'
This plant has bright red leaves in spring that turn deep maroon-red in summer. It is a compact, upright grower with small, closely arranged leaves, making it suitable for small gardens and courtyards.
Acer rubrum 'Armstrong'
Acer rubrum 'Armstrong' is a hybrid of Red Maple and Silver Maple, known for its upward-growing branches and brilliant red fall color. It features silver bark in winter and is adaptable to most soil types, tolerating both flooding and drought. This tree is ideal for narrow spaces due to its rapid growth and striking seasonal color changes.
Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'
Native to Japan, this small tree is ideal for city gardens, growing up to 15 feet tall. It features new growth in yellow to burnt orange and seasonal tones of orange, salmon, and chartreuse, with fall foliage turning gold to red. It is pest and disease resistant, requires full sun for best coloring, and thrives in zones 5 to 8.
Acer saccharum 'Fall Fiesta'
Acer saccharum 'Fall Fiesta' is a specimen tree known for its vibrant fall foliage in shades of bright orange, red, and yellow. It grows up to 60 feet tall and 50 feet wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.
Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley'
Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' is a seedless variety of red maple with reddish male flowers in early spring. It is disease-resistant, cold hardy, and drought tolerant, with dense green summer foliage that turns broad orange-red in fall. This fast-growing tree is adaptable to many soil conditions.
Acer palmatum 'Crimson Princess'
This weeping plant is known for its crimson purple leaves in spring, transitioning to red-bronze in summer and vivid red in fall. It supports pollinators and features a cascading branch structure, thriving in full sun or part shade with well-drained soil.
Acer palmatum 'Crimson Prince'
Acer palmatum 'Crimson Prince' is a compact Japanese maple known for its showy lobed leaves that retain their dark color well through summer. The foliage transitions to fiery red and orange in the fall, providing a stunning seasonal display. This tree is resistant to leaf scorch and tolerates humidity better than other varieties, making it suitable for a range of climates. It grows with an upright, bushy habit and dense branching, reaching a compact size ideal for small gardens. The 'Crimson Prince' requires well-drained soil and benefits from morning sun and afternoon shade.
Acer negundo 'Flamingo'
Acer negundo 'Flamingo' is a fast-growing deciduous tree with variegated cream and green leaves that blush pink. It offers a golden fall color and is known for attracting birds. This easy-to-care-for tree is suitable for smaller spaces, providing a vibrant display throughout the seasons.
Acer palmatum 'Green Laceleaf'
Acer palmatum 'Green Laceleaf' is a compact Japanese maple with a weeping habit and lime green, deeply dissected leaves. It displays an intense golden fire color in fall and can be grown in containers.
Acer rubrum 'Summer Red'
Acer rubrum 'Summer Red' is a fast-growing tree with a dense but narrow canopy. It features burgundy red leaves in spring, dark purplish green leaves in summer, and orange or purple leaves in autumn. This tree is disease resistant and tolerates urban conditions.
Acer saccharum
Acer saccharum, commonly known as the sugar maple, is a deciduous tree renowned for its brilliant fall colors of yellow, orange, and red. It is the primary source for maple syrup and supports nesting birds. This fast-growing tree is hardy and adaptable to various conditions but prefers slightly acidic soils. Its hard, dense wood is used for furniture and flooring, making it a valuable addition to both natural and cultivated landscapes.
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.