51043 Acer palmatum ‘Maiko’ — 10’, PALMATUM, green. Name means "Dancing Doll" Not to be confused with ‘Beni Maiko’ because of the similarity of the name. This is a small cultivar with bright green small irregular 5 lobed leaves that in fall turn to varying intensities of yellows. An upright shrub with vigorous early growth. You’ll like this one. Rarely seen. 1-2’ $35.95, 4-5’ $79.95

50079 Acer palmatum ‘Mama’ — 12’, PALMATUM, green. Can you imagine a tree whose leaves are all shaped differently? Each small leaf is a different, irregular shape. Green summer foliage turns to beautiful yellow tones in autumn. One of the most unusual of all maples. 3-4’ $59.95, 4-5’ $79.95

50324 Acer palmatum ‘Margaret Bee’ — 18’, PALMATUM, red. A narrow form of the red Japanese Maple. Leaves are 7-lobed, study, and dark purple that holds their color well throughout the season. Can produce long shoots with juvenile-form foliage. 2-3’ $35.95, 3-4’ $59.95, 4-5’ $89.95

50168 Acer palmatum ‘Masu kagami’ — 12’, MATSUMURAE, variegated. Beautiful, five lobed leaves with a light green base appear as if brushed with pink and white. Amount of variegation will vary from year to year and may even be absent on some branches. But add to this beauty a light golden hue that gives the leaf a warm, glowing appearance. Does best with light shade and protection from wind. Makes a small, very beautiful tree. 1-2’ $45.95, 3-4’ $ 59.95, 4-5’ $89.95

50235 Acer palmatum ‘Matsugae’ — 15’, PALMATUM, variegated. Narrowly growing, the leaves are bluish-green with ivory accents, which in the spring are blended with rose. The leaves are deeply lobed, cut almost all the way to the petiole, and each one different from the others. A special treat for variegation lovers, this one can take full sun! Really rare and a lot of fun. 3-4’ $49.95, 5-6’ $119.95, 6-7’ $149.95

50207 Acer palmatum ‘Matsukaze’ — 12’, AMOENUM, green. The deeply cut, reddish 7-lobed leaves make this an especially handsome landscape plant. The spring color is spectacular, as it opens purple-red to bronze-red with bright green veins. In summer, the leaves turn brown green, later transforming rich crimson and carmine. It is a sturdy, vigorously growing cultivar. Spreading in habit, it needs space to develop its unusual weeping appearance. #1 $49.95, 1-2’ $55.95

NEW 50358 Acer palmatum ‘Matsuyoi’ — 12’, ANOENUM, green. Syn. ‘Myoi’. This medium sized tree has unusual foliage. The leaves emerge as a pale yellowish green, turning to a light, bright green as they mature. Fall coloration is bright yellow orange to deep orange. The leaves are rather large, measuring up to 10 cm long and wide. The foliage appearance is somewhat feathery. This tree tends to grow broad and not strongly upright. #1 $19.95, 1-2’ $29.95, 2-3’ $39.95

NEW 50384 Acer palmatum ‘Matthew’ — 3’, DWARF, green. This fine little guy is densely branched with small, deeply cut, fringed lobes. His leaves turn a vivid yellow and yellow orange tipped with deeper orange. He makes a wonderful little ball of fire in the fall. #1 $39.95, 2-3’ $49.95, 3-4’ $55.95

51080 Acer palmatum ‘Midori no teiboku’ — 4’, DISSECTUM, green. Syn. ‘V. Corbin. Soft green weeper that begins spring with pinkish green foliage, then turns green and is a lovely orange with red spots in fall. 1-2’ $45.95

50286 Acer palmatum ‘Mikawa yatsubusa’ — 3’, DWARF, green. A rare and beautiful dwarf Japanese maple. Densely branched and layered with 5-lobed, green leaves. Leaves are larger than other dwarf types, emerging light green with red tips and turning yellow to red in the fall. One of the best for bonsai. 1-2’ $79.95, 2-3’ $89.95

NEW 51118 Acer palmatum ‘Mikazuki’ — 10’, MATSUMURAE, variegated. Bushy, upright deciduous form having narrow-lobed leaves with lovely pink blush over white with green reticulation. Some are reporting that the color holds well through summer compared to some other reticulated varieties. Name means "crescent moon" in Japanese. Discovered and introduced by the Flora Wonder(tm) Collection of Buchholz Nursery. #1 $49.95, 2-3’ $82.95

51042 Acer palmatum ‘Mimaye’ — 5’. DWARF, green. Small, recurved leaves that look like small parachutes in lime-green on a fast growing, but compact layered plant. 3-4’ $49.95

50151 Acer palmatum ‘Mini Mondo’ — 6’, DWARF, green. Syn. ‘Tiny Leaf’. This very unusual new cultivar has 1" leaves. Leaf color is green changing to yellow and orange in fall. This cultivar was originally named ‘Tiny Leaf’ when it was introduced by Red Maple Nursery in Pennsylvania and then renamed because another cultivar had this name. Under any name this is a very nice plant. 5-6’ $119.95

NEW 50287 Acer palmatum ‘Mirte’ — 24’, PALMATUM, green. The dark olive-green leaves are overlaid with a glossy chocolate in spring are darker in the summer and have purplish tints in the fall before they turn a nice yellow blushed with orange. Openly branching, the leaves are a deep chocolate color in the spring. 4-5’ $89.95

50327 Acer palmatum ‘Mizuho Beni’ — 18’, PALMATUM, green. This very attractive addition to the ‘katsura’ group of cultivars has colorful orange-yellow spring foliage. The leaves have a dark pink edging which merges into the orange-yellow background. The medium green leaves are fairly uniform in shape and color and are characterized by the large coarse, triangular pointed double teeth around the margins. 1-2’ $45.95, 2-3’ $55.95

50227 Acer palmatum ‘Mizu kuguri’ — 12’, PALMATUM, green. Unusual spring coloring graces this cultivar. The underside of the leaves is light green but the shading is pinkish-rose to a light brick-red color, changing to deep green in late summer. Leaves are 7-lobed and regular in shape with fine, sharp toothed margins. A bushy plant rather than a tall tree form. 3-4’ $79.95, 4-5’ $99.95

50328 Acer palmatum ‘Momenshide’ — 12’, OTHER, green. The leaves are feathery like ‘Hagoromo’ but slightly less serrated reminding one of tapestry. Reddish in spring turning deep green in summer and bright yellow in fall. The twiggness of this cultivar make it adapt well to pruning and shaping. 5-6’ $119.95, 7-8’ $179.95

50340 Acer palmatum ‘Mon zukushi’— 18’, PALMATUM, green. In the spring there times its leaves are colorful enough to make us think there is something blooming in that part of the garden. In summer it is a vigorous, green leaved cultivar that turns a brilliant orange in autumn. 4-5’ $99.95, 5-6’ $119.95, 6-7’ $139.95

50135 Acer palmatum ‘Moonfire’ — 24’, PALMATUM, red. This deep blood-red maple is similar to ‘Bloodgood’ and is an excellent addition to the palmatum group. The leaves are beautiful wine red to purple and hold their color well. Fall color is crimson red. A newer cultivar not yet in most collections, ‘Moonfire’ is considered by many to be the best of the red ribbon leaf forms. 4-5’ $119.95, 5-6’ $139.95, 6-7’ $149.95

50208 Acer palmatum ‘Murasaki kiyohime’ — 6’, DWARF, green. A dwarf cultivar, this plant is not widely known and should be grown more. The deeply divided leaves are light yellow-green, edged with striking bright red-purple. Little by little, the leaves become solid green in summer. When autumn arrives, the foliage becomes gold and orange. 2-3’ $45.95, 3-4’ $59.95

50209 Acer palmatum ‘Mure hibari’ — 18’, MATSUMURE, green. Deeply divided and prominently toothed leaves have seven lobes. The basic leaf color is a dark green with margins of the new leaves often tinted a glowing brick-red. When fall arrives, they turn to a blend of yellow to crimson. Very open and sparse branching, this one is rare in cultivation. 5-6’ $129.95, 6-7’ $175.95

51052 Acer palmatum ‘Muro gawa’ — 20’, PALMATUM, red. This is a hardy, vigorous cultivar that will bring lots of color and style into the landscape. The show starts in spring with various shades of orange-red with contrasting green veins. As leaves mature, they turn to rust with green overtones, then finally to a deep bronzy green. Then, in the fall, the oranges, reds and crimsons return for yet another show of color. ‘Muro gawa’ matures to a round-topped tree, 10 to 13’ wide, with somewhat pendulous outer branches. 2-3’ $44.95, 4-5’ $89.95

NEW 51128 Acer palmatum ‘Nancy’s Legacy’ — We have yet to see this plant and don’t have information on it yet. 3-4’ $115.95

50283 Acer palmatum ‘Nicholsonii’ — 24’. MATSUMURAE, green. The seasonal color change is what makes this cultivar special. The foliage begins light green and deepens during summer and then in fall it turns a wonderful glowing crimson orange. This was first described in 1893 and is still a sought after cultivar. 1-2’ $49.95, 3-4’ $75.95, 4-5’ $99.95

50145 Acer palmatum ‘Nishiki gawa’ - Pine Bark Maple — 18’, PALMATUM, green. This cultivar features coarse, knobby textured bark, often likened to that of the Japanese Black Pine. The rough bark is more pronounced in ‘Nishiki gawa’ than in other cultivars featured for this trait. Leaves are small and bright green, with a red margin early in the year. Fall color is red. Often used for bonsai. 4-5’ $89.95

50210 Acer palmatum ‘Nishiki momiji’ — 18’, PALMATUM, green. A smaller leafed maple known to develop bright rich fall colors. The early spring leaves open shades of pink or orange-red. The color stays along the margins as the leaves mature and turn light green. In the fall, it changes to an exceedingly brilliant display of fiery red. It makes an upright growing tree with a spreading crown at maturity. 3-4’ $59.95, 4-5’ $99.95, 5-6’ $139.95

Acer palmatum ‘Nishiki Sho’ — See ‘Ara kawa’.

50165 Acer palmatum ‘Nuresagi’ — 18’, MATSUMURAE, red. The black-purple, 7-lobed leaves are cut almost to the petioles, appearing as slender, pointed fingers. Toward fall, they maintain their purplish color but the red veining becomes stronger. Vigorous and upright growing, it needs room to develop and show the strong branching structure. A beautiful Japanese maple! 3-4’ $44.95, 4-5’ $79.95, 5-6’ $99.95

50259 Acer palmatum ‘O kagami’ — 18’, PALMATUM, red. This cultivar makes a wonderful addition to the landscape. Densely branching and vase shaped, the splendid burgundy-red of the new foliage changes into glossy blackish-red as the leaves develop. This color lasts until late summer, when shades of dark green blend in. Fall brings on an array of several shades of red and scarlet. A very desirable, upright tree. #1 $18.95, 3-4’ $45.95, 4-5’ $89.95, 5-6’ $139.95

51004 Acer palmatum ‘Octopus’ — 6-15’, DISSECTUM, red. With a name like ‘Octopus’, this cultivar must have many deeply divided lobes to each leaf, and of course it does. The fingers of each leaf are red and it covers itself with a mound of red beauty. A strong, irregular growing variety with red foliage turning brilliant fire engine red in the fall. New shoots can be quite long, giving it it’s characteristic "octopus" effect. 2-3’ $49.95, 3-4’ $59.95

NEW 50359 Acer palmatum ‘Ogino nagare’ — 20’, PALMATUM, green. New leaves emerge yellow with rosy margins and mature quickly to light green with very subdued variegations. Leaves are five lobed with double serrated margins giving this strong growing small tree a feathery, delicate appearance. 5-6’ $129.95

50133 Acer palmatum ‘Ogon sarasa’ — 18’, MATSUMURAE, red. As early leaves unfold on this tree, they are deep green brushed with red. Veins are in sharp contrast to the darker leaf color. Later in summer, leaves turn solid green. Fall colors are delightful, with many shades of orange and crimson. Each leaf has seven lobes that are deeply cut. It forms a medium-sized tree of somewhat shrubby habit. This is an interesting maple! 4-5’ $79.95, 5-6’ $85.95

51018 Acer palmatum ‘Ojishi’ — 6’, DWARF, green. This very dwarf rare little shrub is a much more compact version of ‘Shishigashira’ with close set wavy small leaves. It will grow 1-2’’ a year. Same great green as ‘Shishigashira’. A winner for sure! 2-3’ $45.95, 3-4’ $55.95

NEW 51120 Acer palmatum ‘Oku kuji nishiki’ — 8’, MATSUMURAE, variegated. Much like a more compact ‘Butterfly’ with similar small green and white leaves that start out touched with pink. We don’t know about fall color yet as some say it is yellow and others say it is red. We think we will be happy with either one. #1 $49.95

50048 Acer palmatum ‘Okushimo’ — 24’, PALMATUM, green. Small leaves are sharply pointed at each lobe tip. An unusual effect is created by upward curling leaf edges. ‘Okushimo’ is an upright growing, vase shaped tree. It is vigorous, and young trees can grow as much as 3’ per season. Leaves turn fluorescent gold in autumn. #1 $19.95, 1-2’ $29.95, 3-4’ $45.95

NEW 50047 Acer palmatum ‘Olsen’s Frosted Strawberry’ — 9-12’, MATSUMURE, variegated. Color! Color! Color! The foliage comes out in the spring with deep pink deeply cut leaves with darker veins, then turns cream with a pink blush ground and rich green veining. This seedling selection of Harry Olsen is truely outstanding. #1 $49.95, 2-3’ $99.95

50154 Acer palmatum ‘Omato’ — 26’, AMOENUM, green. This is a large leaved Japanese maple, similar to ‘Osakazuki’, with bright green leaves and a nicely rounded structure; almost as wide as it is tall. Leaves have five to seven lobes and are 2 to 3" long and 3 to 4" wide. In spring, the leaves emerge with a tinge of orange-red and turn again in the fall to brilliant tones of red. This is a strong-growing tree with leaves that have good substance and texture and a durable color that does not easily sunburn. 1-2’ $34.95, 2-3’ $44.95, 4-5’ $89.95, 5-6’ $119.95

50049 Acer palmatum ‘Omure yama’ — 18’, MATSUMURAE, green. One of the best green forms of palmatum, this is a small tree with a pendulous habit. The lobes are long and deeply cut. A mature tree develops willowy branches that grow upward, then bend out and down. Outstanding orange fall color. #1 $35.95, 1-2’ $44.95, 2-3’ $49.95, 3-4’ $59.95, 4-5’ $89.95, 5-6’ $149.95

50290 Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’ — 12’, PALMATUM, green. An upright shrub type maple that can reach up to 25’ in height at maturity. Well branched, slender with green bark. Orange-yellow leaves in spring become yellow-green in fall and eventually golden yellow. Similar to ‘Katsura’. 3-4’ $79.95, 4-5’ $119.95

50212 Acer palmatum ‘Orangeola’ — 5-8’, DISSECTUM, red. One of the better introductions to the group of maples with deeply cut leaves and weeping habit, this one has a glorious orange color. Spring growth is orange-red, and summer leaves maintain a wash of orange coloration over rich green. As an added bonus, there is a good second growth in midsummer, which again shows the orange new foliage. The two toned summer color gives way to spectacular bright orange-red in fall. Somewhat more upright than many in its category, with draping branches that form an appealing structure. The height will depend on how high the plant is staked as it grows. #1 $29.95, 2-3’ $45.95, 3-4’ $59.95

50050 Acer palmatum ‘Oregon Sunset’ — 18’, MATSUMURAE, red. Its short, bushy habit makes this maple a splendid container plant. Foliage is interesting with leaves bunched at the end of each shoot. Red leaves are deeply divided into narrow lobes with serrated margins. Soft, sunset colored new foliage and glowing sunset colors in fall. 2-3’ $45.95, 3-4’ $59.95

50080 Acer palmatum ‘Oridono nishiki’ — 18’, PALMATUM, variegated. Wow! What a gorgeous, variegated maple with bright pink, cream, and shiny green leaves. The small foliage on this upright cultivar has a tendency to curve on the most variegated leaves. Like many variegated maples, you may see some dieback and branches can revert. If they do, just remove them. A beauty for any garden! #1 $29.95, 1-2’ $34.95, 3-4’ $69.95, 4-5’ $79.95, 5-6’ $99.95

51081 Acer palmatum ‘Orion’ — 3’, DWARF, green. Originating from a witch’s broom in Pennylvania this cultivar has feathery, deeply divided, small leaves. It should be at home in a container or the rock garden. #1 $49.95, 1-2’ $55.95, 2-3’ $82.95

50192 Acer palmatum ‘Ornatum’ — 12’, DISSECTUM, red. Typical in leaf shape to most dissectum cultivars, this maple is lacy and light. It is an old cultivar and has passed the test of time to prove its excellence. Leaves are an outstanding bronze-red in the spring, very bright when compared to other red foliaged forms. By late summer, the leaves have matured to green and are then ready to put on the fall show of crimson-red. This fine plant grows wider than tall. 1-2’ $39.95, 2-3’ $44.95, 4-5’ $79.95

50051 Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’ — 36’, AMOENUM, green. This cultivar has the largest leaves of all the palmatums, the better to show its famous display of fall color! The intense crimson colors of ‘Osakazuki’ in fall are enough to render speechless even the most verbose of us at Greer Gardens. If this tree displayed this show only one day a year, it would be well worth a garden spot. You could, however, be treated to the glorious colors over a long time, depending on the weather. A most outstanding tree with dark green summer foliage. Mature growth develops a wonderfully broad canopy on strong branches. Demand always exceeds supply. #1 $19.95, 1-2’ $29.95, 2-3’ $35.95, 3-4’ $45.95, 4-5’ $79.95, 5-6’ $99.95

50218 Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki Rubrum’ — 24’, AMOENUM, green. Another sibling of the famous ‘Osakazuki’, this one extends the season of color by emerging a pretty pink-red. 1-2’ $29.95, 4-5’ $69.95

50052 Acer palmatum ‘Oshio beni’ — 30’, AMOENUM, red. A desirable form, its foliage color is outstanding. While other red leafed varieties are blood-red, ‘Oshio-beni’ is orange-red! Make a bright planting of red palmatums, using ‘Oshio-beni’ with ‘Bloodgood’ or ‘Moonfire’, and the contrasting colors will be richly rewarding. 2-3’ $39.95, 3-4’ $49.95, 4-5’ $79.95

50291 Acer palmatum ‘Oshu shidare’ — 18’, MATSUMURAE, red. At maturity this tree will be more than 10’ wide with cascading branches that touch the ground. The leaves are deeply cut, nearly to the center, dark purple in spring to bronzy-purple in summer with green undertones, changing finally to red in the fall. Rarely found in cultivation but an established favorite in Japan. 3-4’ $59.95, 4-5’ $79.95

51005 Acer palmatum ‘Oto hime’ — 3’, DWARF, green. This is a vigorous and desirable little dwarf that has a nice dense, flat-topped habit that lends itself quite well to bonsai culture. The leaves are small, 1 to 2" wide and long, with the typical five lobed palmate form. They emerge a bright yellow-green in the spring with red edging and tips, which persist all through the summer. Fall colors are pleasant yellow to yellow-orange tones. #1 $35.95, 2-3’ $45.95, 4-5’ $89.95

50236 Acer palmatum ‘Otto’s Dissectum’ — 4’, DISSECTUM, green. This cultivar has large lacy leaves on its weeping horizontal branches. Growth is more open than many dissectums, will create a great veil effect when in the right place in the garden. The green leaves have red-purple margins in spring. Lovely! 3-4’ $115.95, 4-5’ $139.95

50053 Acer palmatum ‘Palmatifidum’ — 6-12’, DISSECTUM, green. Syn. ‘Dissectum Paucum’ and ‘Washi-no-o’. An outstanding cultivar of green lace leaf. It differs from the standard in that the lobes are not as deeply cut at the edges. This gives the leaf a sturdier appearance that is equally as beautiful. Fall display is a colorful blend of yellow, gold, and crimson. 1-2’ $32.95, 2-3’ $45.95, 3-4’ $149.95

50136 Acer palmatum ‘Peaches and Cream’ — 12’, PALMATUM, variegated. Collectors take note of this exciting variegated maple from Australia! It is a cross between ‘Shigitatsu sawa’ and ‘Aka shigitatsa sawa’. Spring leaves boast a cream color with rose-red covering. The reticulated green veins give fascinating texture to the lighter base color. Leaves turn yellow in the fall. Upright and compact. 2-3’ $44.95, 3-4’ $55.95, 4-5’ $79.95

50284 Acer palmatum ‘Pendulum Julian’ — 12’, DISSECTUM, red. Syn. ‘Julian’ dissectum. Canopied with soft green leaves that are dark brown when unfolding, this tree will often grow as wide as it is tall. The 7-lobed leaves are deeply divided, each lobe doubly incised or serrated which adds to its lacy, fern like appearance. Handsome addition to small landscapes. 1-2’ $45.95, 2-3’ $55.95

51084 Acer palmatum ‘Pink Lace’ — 6’, DISSECTUM, green. Leaves emerge with pinkish tones and then turn a glossy green for summer. Fall goes for the gold. 1-2’ $39.95

50180 Acer palmatum ‘Pixie’ — 6’, DWARF, red. Imagine a dwarf ‘Bloodgood’ with the deepest red leaf color of the palmatum-type cultivars. Black-red bark and fire red fall color will set your garden aflame. Very nice for growing in containers as well as growing in the landscape, also a popular choice for bonsai. 2-3’ $45.95, 5-6’ $119.95

50385 Acer palmatum ‘Purple Ghost’ — 25’, MATSUMURAE, red. Deep purple, almost black veins, add great texture to the glistening purple foliage of summer. Its hard to believe, but these same cool, dark leaves come afire in the fall in shades of hot orange to scarlet. 2-3’ $49.95, 3-4’ $64.95, 4-5’ $119.95, 5-6’ $129.95

50132 Acer palmatum ‘Raraflora’ — 6-10’, DISSECTUM, green. A beautiful, deeply cut dissectum with forest-green leaves that are held to each branch with pink petioles. This tree is luminescent in the sun. New foliage is a soft orange, turning green gradually throughout the summer. 2-3’ $44.95, 3-4’ $55.95, 4-5’ $89.95

50392 Acer palmatum ‘Red Baron’ — 15-20’, MATSUMURE, red. The deeply cut leaves emerge dark red to purple in spring. In summer they take on a coppery green cast with a mottling of bronze and orange, adding great texture to the landscape. The reds and purples intensify in fall. 3-4’ $49.95, 4-5’ $89.95, 5-6’ $119.95

51059 Acer palmatum ‘Red Cloud’ — 5-7’, LINEARLOBUM, red. A nice addition to the linearlobum group. The size is ideal for small gardens and containers. Rich red leaves turn to fire engine red in the fall. 2-3’ $45.95, 3-4’ $59.95

50181 Acer palmatum ‘Red Dragon’ — 5-8’, DISSECTUM, red. This introduction from Duncan and Davies in New Zealand by Graham Roberts is vigorous and has the weeping habit typical of dissectum varieties. Eventual height depends on how high you stake this beautiful weeper. The leaves are deeper purple-red than ‘Crimson Queen’ or ‘Everred’, and hold their color well, turning crimson in the fall. #1 $29.95, 1-2’ $39.95, 2-3’ $49.95, 3-4’ $79.95

51006 Acer palmatum ‘Red Feather’ — 4-5’, DISSECTUM, red. Its small leaves are similar to ‘Red Fillagree Lace’. However this seedling of ‘Burgundy Lace’ is a stronger growing cultivar. A good alternative to ‘Red Fillagree Lace’ and good for pot culture. 2-3’ $59.95, 4-5’ $89.95

50187 Acer palmatum ‘Red Filigree Lace’ — 5-8’, DISSECTUM, red. This great maple has unique small foliage with wonderful substance that allows the leaves to hold themselves nicely on the branches and show off their distinctive fine form. Eventual height will depend on how tall you stake it. Foliage is deep red and holds very well all summer. Certainly, this is one of the finest Japanese Maples in cultivation. This is always in short supply and small. #1 $39.95, 1-2’ $89.95, 3-4’ $139.95

50054 Acer palmatum ‘Red Pygmy’ — 6’, LINEARILOBUM , red. Introduced in Holland, this cultivar of the linearlobum group won an Award of Merit in 1969. Leaves are composed of very narrow strap like lobes. Old plants broaden in shape on this densely branched cultivar. Summer color is green red, with a wonderful golden color in the fall. Delightful! 1-2’ $39.95, 4-5’ $115.95

NEW 51129 Acer palmatum ‘Red Rugose’ — Syn. A. p. ‘Crumple Leaf’. — 18’, MATSUMURAE, red. This cultivar’s leaves are similarly textured as A. p. ‘Rugose’ with the same pebbly surface, except these leaves are dark purple/black instead of green. We think this is going to be a nice addition to our collection. One that will stand out as unusual and interesting. 2-3’ $59.95, 5-6’ $119.95, 6-7’ $129.95

50992 Acer palmatum ‘Red Spider’ — 15’, LINEARILOBUM, red . Another linearlobum, this variety originated in Canada. Its foliage is strong red throughout the year. A very attractive straight growing tree with slender, lacy leaves creating webs of great beauty! #1 $39.95, 1-2’ $49.95, 2-3’ $59.95, 4-5’ $149.95

50148 Acer palmatum ‘Red Wood’ — 15’, PALMATUM, green. With coral bark much like that of ‘Sango Kaku’, this cultivar is distinguished by the continued red coloration in the old wood as well. Golden-yellow fall color sets this tree ablaze. 4-5’ $89.95

51024 Acer palmatum ‘Rilas’ Red’ — 7’, DISSECTUM, red. Very finely dissected foliage that is purple-crimson in spring and darkening in summer, then finishing in fall with an orange red. We are always glad to have a red dissectum that holds its color well in the summer! #1 $39.95, 2-3’ $45.95

51029 Acer palmatum ‘Riley’— 13-15’, PALMATUM, red. An outstanding new cultivar from the Jeddeloh Farms in Oregon has small dark red to purple leaves that do not fade in the sun It was named after their granddaughter, Riley Waters. It not only holds its color but is also drought tolerant. You’ll like this one. 1-2’ $39.95, 2-3’ $45.95

50386 Acer palmatum ‘Royale’ — 5’, DWARF, red. A new maple forms a small red ball . It was from a witches’ broom found in Pennsylvania. As with many of the red cultivars, it has crimson fall color. #1 $39.95, 2-3’ $45.95, 3-4’ $82.95

NEW 51032 Acer palmatum ‘Ruby Ridge’— ?, MATSUMURAE, red. Large leaves with very pointed 1" lobes cut back to the petiole of a rich dark purple color with green veins. Very different look on this strong, short plant. #1 $24.95, 1-2’ $35.95, 2-3’ $45.95

NEW 50387 Acer palmatum ‘Rugose’ — 12-18’, MATSUMURAE, green. A selection that only a collector could love, or, for those of you who want something not only interesting but unique in the landscape. It has truly rugose leaves (full of wrinkles). The veins and shoots range from red-purple to almost black, showing off the foliage texture. The leaves themselves range in shape and size and direction, somewhat like a misbehaving child. It tends to be shrubby and does well in containers. Those who have the courage to purchase ‘Rugose’ will have perhaps the most beautiful array of plum to crimson found on any Japanese maple when fall arrives. Very rarely offered. 3-4’ $79.95

51007 Acer palmatum ‘Ruslyn In The Pink’ — 4’, MATSUMURAE, red. This is a new selection that was found by Vern Palmateer at Ruslyn Nursery in New Platz New York. Rich red new foliage that bronzes in later summer then the second growth or red foliage is striking against the older leaves. In autumn it’s a rich crimson. Showy. #1 $49.95, 2-3’ $69.95, 3-4’ $79.95, 4-5’ $89.95

50980 Acer palmatum ‘Ruth’s Red’ — 18’, PALMATUM, red. A seedling selection most likely of ‘Bloodgood’, ‘Ruth’s Red’ comes originally from Pennsylvania. Our grower says it "is the darkest red upright Maples that I have ever seen... one of those plants that people notice from 40’ away. She has seven lobed leaves up to 5’’ in size, finely serrated at the margins. No color fade throughout summer, then leaves are flaming crimson in fall. 3-4’ $74.95, 4-5’ $89.95, 5-6’ $119.95

50182 Acer palmatum ‘Ryuzu’ — 6’, DWARF, green. A delightful dwarf suitable for bonsai as well as for planting in the rock garden. It has very small palmate type leaves that have faint shades of pink on the new foliage, gradually turning green. The edges of the leaves are serrated, and the tip of these serrations is often brick-red. The leaf nodes are closely spaced. Makes a heavily branched plant. 2-3’ $55.95, 3-4’ $75.95, 4-5’ $99.95