Plants in genus acer
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.
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.