Acer palmatum 'Beni komachi'

Beni komachi is a red leaf variegated cultivar with smaller than normal palmatum leaves. The smaller leaves vary from pink, to green to red depending upon the amount of light. Fall color is brilliant crimson.  Beni komachi has a random growth habit that requires pruning for the best look. Beni komachi can reach 8' in 10 years. Full sun is recommended.

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          Acer palmatum 'Beni maiko'

The common name for this cultivar is 'Little Red Girl'. Beni maiko is a small to medium sized tree with wonderful color throughout the growing season. The new growth is an exquisite hot pink and as summer approaches the pink begins to turn into green. Summer color is a mottled green because not all of the leaves change from pink to green at the same time. Then there is the fall color which is a brilliant red.  Another maple with the same color characteristics is Shindeshojo. However, Shindeshojo grows to roughly 15', while Beni maiko may reach only 10-12'.

This cultivar provides is highly desired for a smaller gardens and for Bonsai. The changing colors of this maple often puts many flowering shrubs to shame with 6 months of color compared to a few weeks of flowers.

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    Acer palmatum 'Beni otake'

Beni otake is a tall red maple in the Linearilobum Group. The name in Japanese is 'Big Red Bamboo.' This fast-growing upright tree has purple-red leaves and a growth habit that would suggest the look of bamboo.

The deep purple-red foliage is outstanding in the spring with the red coloring holding well in a hot summer. Fall color is crimson red and the bark is dark purple in color.

This cultivar grows to 12' in 10 years. Eventually, Beni otake may reach 15' at full maturity. The growth habit is tall and narrow making Beni otake a wonderful addition to a smaller garden area.

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            Acer palmatum 'Beni schichihenge'

This cultivar is known for its wonderful variegation. Similar to the Butterfly maple, Beni schichihenge displays stronger color - Orange/pink with the cream and green leaves. Also Beni schichihenge does not grow as fast or become as twiggy as Butterfly.  Nicely shaped, Beni schichihenge can handle strong wind and hot sun.

This cultivar is highly desired for smaller gardens and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Fall colors change to pink and red.

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   Acer palmatum 'Beni shi en'

This cultivar is in the variegated group whose name in Japanese means 'Red Smoke'. This rare and unusual maple provides color changes throughout the summer and into the fall. New growth is feathery with a rosy-red  color which changes to purple and then to medium green with a light green mid-rib. Fall colors hold longer than most maples and vary from a pinkish-red tint to a rosy hue.

Beni shi en is has a moderate growth habit to form a small upright tree. In 10 years the tree may reach 7'. This maple makes a wonderful specimen for a small garden with its changing seasonal interest.

Beni shi en is a good selection for either bonsai, a patio container or a focal point in a small garden.

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   Acer palmatum 'Emperor I'

Discovered by Richard P. Wolff of Red Maple Nursery in Pennsylvania. Similar to Bloodgood, but better growth rate and leaf color retention. Plant in full sun or in partial shade; however the more sun the tree receives the better the red-burgundy summer color.   Emperor I turns a brilliant scarlet red in the fall.

This cultivar rapidly grows to 15' in 10 years. Eventually, Emperor I may reach 20' at full maturity. Hardy to zone 5. Good tree as a large specimen in the garden.

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    Acer palmatum 'Fireglow'

Developed and propagated by Fratelli Gilardelli Nursery near Milan Italy. Similar to Bloodgood and Emperor, but not the leaves are not as deeply divided and the summer color is red rather than burgundy. Though a vigorous upright grower, this maple will not reach the height and spread of Bloodgood. In the spring the new leaves emerge with a very bright pink red color. Even in the hottest summer climates, Fireglow holds it red color without burning.  Although vigorous in  its growth pattern, this tree is still a good choice for patio containers.

This cultivar rapidly grows to 10' in 10 years. Eventually, Fireglow may reach 15' at full maturity. Good selection for a medium sized specimen in the garden. Fall color is scarlet red.

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      Acer palmatum 'First Ghost'

First picture is new growth and the second picture shows the beginning of the fall color change.

First Ghost is the initial new cultivar in the Ghost Series developed by Talon Buchholz with Buchholz and Buchholz Nursery in Gaston, Oregon. The first picture showing the unusual leaf structure and color of First Ghost is courtesy of Talon Buchholz.

A small to medium sized tree with variegated reticulated leaves. The term reticulated relates to the visibility of the veins in the leaves. The yellow toned leaves tinged with pink around the edges provides an unusual look that is distinctive in the Ghost Series. As with other variegated maples,  some shade in hot afternoon sun is preferred. Fall colors range from gold to orange. The bark color and structure of the trunk of this cultivar is unique even when the maple is dormant. A collector's must.

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   Acer palmatum 'Geisha' and Geisha GW

Geisha, as a cultivar has been around for a number of years and is listed in J.D. Vertrees book Japanese Maples, 2nd edition.  Initially from New Zealand and imported by Talon Buchholz of Gaston.  New growth is hot pink mixed with cream and green. Summer color continues to show a strong pink color with the contorted dark green leaf portions and fall color is a fantastic purple red. Limited availability of this rare, rare maple. A collector's choice only.  A new cultivar developed by Talon Buchholz is called Geisha Gone Wild - similar to Geisha it is faster growing and more vigorous. Again, in very limited supply.

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     Acer palmatum 'Goshiki kotohime'

This beautiful little tree is in the variegated category for Japanese Maples. The Japanese translation means 'Dwarf Multicolored Old Harp'. This is an excellent dwarf that is suitable for bonsai enthusiasts. The basic color of the foliage is green. The variegation is seen in the new growth which appears pink and cream. Similar is appear to Shishigashira, the 'Lion's Head Maple' it is less stiff and softer in appearance.

Leader shoots rarely grow more than a few inches each year. This is indeed a true dwarf reaching only 5' in height in 10 years. Grown from a cutting this maple is intended for bonsai and not as a landscape maple. The green foliage turns to gold and finally scarlet red in the fall.

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       Acer palmatum 'Grandma Ghost'

First picture shows spring color and the second picture shows the beginning of fall color.

Grandma Ghost is a relatively new cultivar developed by Talon Buchholz with Buchholz and Buchholz Nursery in Gaston, Oregon. This picture of the unusual leaf structure and color of Grandma Ghost is courtesy of Talon Buchholz.

A small to medium sized tree with variegated reticulated leaves. The term reticulated relates to the visibility of the veins in the leaves. The light green leaves tinged with pink in the center provide an unusual look that is distinctive in the Ghost Series. This cultivar, as with most variegated maples prefers some shade in hot afternoon sun. Fall colors range from gold to orange. A collector's must.

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