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Crimson Carol - Matsumurae - red - The large 7-lobed leaves are quite<br />

distinctive and are very deeply divided right to <strong>the</strong> junction of <strong>the</strong> leaf<br />

base and stalk. The lobe tips are tail-like and sharply pointed. The margins<br />

are distinctly and evenly too<strong>the</strong>d giving it a fea<strong>the</strong>ry look. The<br />

leaves are dark purple-red until late summer, turning a reddish orange in<br />

<strong>the</strong> fall. (7’- 13’) Sun. 1’- 2’ $40.00<br />

Crimson Prince - Dissectum - red - This introduction from New<br />

Zealand matches <strong>the</strong> name of ano<strong>the</strong>r Japanese Maple, so some name<br />

change will be necessary. Similar to Crimson Queen with a faster growth<br />

habit. Large, deep purple-red dissectum leaves of spring, change to green<br />

in <strong>the</strong> summer, finally transitioning to brilliant crimson for <strong>the</strong> fall. An<br />

upright, arching habit. Excellent for container growing or a wonderful<br />

addition to <strong>the</strong> landscape. (7’- 13’) Some shade. 3’- 4’ $75.00<br />

Crimson Queen - Dissectum - red - Beautiful cascading mounding<br />

shrub with finely dissected, deeply divided, dark red foliage color carried<br />

throughout <strong>the</strong> entire growing season, can endure periods of 100°F .in<br />

full sun with very little sunburn. Very suitable for container growing. A<br />

delightful addition to <strong>the</strong> garden. (3’- 7’) 3’- 4’ $75.00,<br />

Earthfire - Dissectum - green - This strongly cascading maple has<br />

long, drooping branchlets that form a dome-shaped plant at maturity.<br />

One of <strong>the</strong> most notable features of this plant is <strong>the</strong> transition of<br />

color from a rich green to <strong>the</strong> illuminous red fall foliage. This cultivar<br />

is a very appropreate companion plant for <strong>the</strong> garden. It is not<br />

overly aggressive and keeps a beautiful rounded shape. (3’- 7’) Sun<br />

or part shade. 2’- 3’ $75.00<br />

Elegans - Matsumurae - green - This rounded, sturdy and low growing<br />

superstructure is nicely blanketed with juvenile yellow-green spring foliage.<br />

As <strong>the</strong> season progresses, <strong>the</strong>se juvenile leaves change to a deeper<br />

green. The leaves have 5-7 deeply divided lobes with serrated edges.<br />

These widely separated lobes are almost divided to <strong>the</strong> leaf base. The fall<br />

color becomes a vivid orange underscored with red. Great plant for <strong>the</strong><br />

garden. (7’- 13’) Sun. 3’- 7’ $75.00<br />

Emerald Lace - Dissectum - green - This plant is a much deeper green<br />

than most dissectums. A fast grower with lacy foliage and pendulous<br />

branches. The new foliage is yellow-green in spring, darkening by midsummer<br />

and <strong>the</strong>n unexpectedly turning a bright burgundy red in <strong>the</strong> fall.<br />

The meduim sized leaves are deeply dissected to <strong>the</strong> leaf base. A wonderful<br />

addition to <strong>the</strong> landscape. (7’- 13’) Sun &/or part shade. 3’- 4’ $90.00<br />

Emperor I - Palmatum - red - This upright, vigorous tree has a<br />

broad, round-topped silhouette. It also surpasses <strong>the</strong> reliable standard<br />

of ‘Bloodgood’ in leaf color retention and growth assessment.<br />

The leaves emerge as a dark red-purple which is retained throughout<br />

<strong>the</strong> complete growing season until changing to a stunning dark<br />

crimson of fall. The 5 or 7 lobed leaves have a pointed tip with fine<br />

serrated edges along each margin. Each leaf is held by a dark red<br />

petiole. A great specimen tree for <strong>the</strong> landscape. (16’- 20’) Sun. 3’- 4’<br />

$75.00<br />

Enkan - Linearilobum - red - Deep wine red strap-like, mediumsized<br />

5 lobed leaves are very deeply divided almost to <strong>the</strong> base and<br />

are slightly broader than long. Fall color is orange to red displayed<br />

on an upright, dwarf growing tree. (3’- 7’) Sun or part shade. 1’- 2’<br />

$40.00<br />

Fairy Hair - Palmatum - green - A fascinating, very slow growing<br />

dwarf, compact tree with extemely narrow and long, almost hair-like<br />

green leaves in <strong>the</strong> spring and summer. Beautiful orange tones for <strong>the</strong><br />

fall. A very unique cultivar wonderful as a container or Bonsai plant. (3’)<br />

Sun or part shade. 6”- 12” $65.00<br />

Filigree - Dissectum - green - A well rounded, compact, cascading plant<br />

with a beautiful carriage, handsomely bearing double dissected light<br />

green lacy leaves changing in <strong>the</strong> fall to rich golden-yellow. Excellent<br />

container plant and is highly praised for its interesting color changes and<br />

delicate texture. (3’- 7’) Sun &/or part shade. 1’- 2’ $40.00, 3’- 4’ $75.00<br />

Fireglow - Palmatum - red - Ano<strong>the</strong>r impressive tree with an upright<br />

and well-branching carriage, ornamented by a remarkable canopy of<br />

radiant red palmatum-type leaves. It also displays a bright red burst of<br />

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fall color. Excellent plant for <strong>the</strong> garden and for container growing. (13’-<br />

20’) Sun &/or part shade. 3’- 4’ $75.00, 4’- 5’ $110.00<br />

Garnet - Dissectum - red - A dome-shaped plant (3'- 7') with pendulous,<br />

spreading habit cascading to <strong>the</strong> ground. The red-orange leaf color holds<br />

well into <strong>the</strong> summer season if planted in a sunny location, o<strong>the</strong>rwise it<br />

changes to a greenish cast. Excellent container plant. Besides <strong>the</strong><br />

uniquely graceful appearance, <strong>the</strong> richness of <strong>the</strong> finely cut golden fall<br />

foliage enhances its beauty in <strong>the</strong> landscape. Sun or part shade. 1’- 2’<br />

$40.00, 2’- 3’ $75.00, 3’- 4’ $80.00, 4’- 5’ $100.00<br />

Geisha - Dwarf - variegated - This noteworthy New Zealand hybrid<br />

is a small growing bushy plant beautifully foliaged with 5-7 lobed<br />

leaves almost divided to <strong>the</strong> leaf base. The lobes are narrowly ovate<br />

with pointed tips. The leaf margins have large and deeply cut edges.<br />

The juvenile spring growth presents notable shades of pink to light<br />

cream highlighted with deep to medium green freckles/patches. The<br />

evolution of spring color goes from cream to tones of yellow-green<br />

and <strong>the</strong> main midribs become green, all underscored with bright<br />

pink nuances throughout <strong>the</strong> summer. The fall leaf color becomes a<br />

modified red prism of color. Great container plant as well as a plant<br />

for a rockery. (3’- 7’) Some shade. 2’- 3’ $100.00<br />

Geisha Gone Wild - Palmatum - variegated - A spectacular new<br />

maple with variegations in purple-pink, white and green. A selected<br />

seedling from Geisha with similarly shaped foliage but, instead of<br />

spotted variegation, it had varying pink and cream sections along<br />

<strong>the</strong> margins of <strong>the</strong> greenish light purple leaves. The variegated<br />

patches distort <strong>the</strong> lobes causing <strong>the</strong>m to twist and curve in any<br />

direction. The leaves have 5 long narrow lobes divided almost to <strong>the</strong><br />

leaf base. Fall color is purple-orange on a small, upright growing<br />

tree. (3’- 7’) Sun or part shade. 3’- 4’ $75.00<br />

Glowing Embers - Palmatum - red - This dense bushy maple produces<br />

bright red new shoots and leaves throughout <strong>the</strong> summer. As <strong>the</strong>y<br />

develop, <strong>the</strong> leaves become a plum red to form a contrasting background<br />

for <strong>the</strong> fiery red new growth. (7’- 13’) Sun or part shade. 4’- 5’ $80.00<br />

Golden Full Moon Maple - See shirasawanum - 'Aureum'<br />

Grandma Ghost - Palmatum- variegated - This upright tree is blanketed<br />

with amber, cream-white and pale green foliage, which can<br />

also include vibrant pink veining and red seeds to provide contrast.<br />

Excellent companion plant in <strong>the</strong> landscape. (7’- 13’) Sun or part<br />

shade 1’- 2’ $40.00, 3’- 4’ $75.00<br />

Green Fingers - Palmatum - green - This round, shrub-like tree has deep<br />

green palmate leaves that are very narrow, almost thread-like, providing<br />

additional texture. Excellent addition to <strong>the</strong> landscape or grown as a<br />

container plant. (3’- 7’) Sun or part shade. 3’- 4’ $75.00<br />

Green Mist - Dissectum - green - As <strong>the</strong> names implies <strong>the</strong> juvenile<br />

bright green leaves appear as a beautiful mist of very finely cut dissected<br />

fea<strong>the</strong>ry leaves that silhouette this rounded plant with cascading<br />

branches. The fall leaf color has orange-yellow-gold tones. A great plant<br />

for Bonsai culture and container growing. (3’- 7’) Sun &/or part shade.<br />

3’- 4’ $75.00, 4’- 5’ $80.00<br />

Hana Matoi - Dissectum - variegated - This rare Japanese cultivar has<br />

lovely deep red, pink, yellow-green and cream variegation in sections<br />

along <strong>the</strong> lobe edges and sometimes covering <strong>the</strong> entire lobe. The base<br />

color is green. The medium sized leaves are 7-lobed and divided right to<br />

<strong>the</strong> leaf base. Each lobe has very finely divided and too<strong>the</strong>d sub-lobes,<br />

giving it a lacy effect. A great plant for Bonsai culture and container<br />

growing. (3’) Sun &/or part shade. 1’- 2’ $40.00<br />

Helena - Palmatum - green - Young spring foliage emerges a bronzed<br />

coppery pink and orange, changing to light green with bronzed margins<br />

and tips, gradually turning a darker green for <strong>the</strong> summer. Fall<br />

color is yellow, <strong>the</strong>n orange to bright red. The small leaves have 5-7<br />

lobes that are deeply divided on an upright, compact grower. (7’-13’)<br />

Sun or part shade. 3’- 4’ $100.00<br />

Higasa yama - Palmatum - variegated - A vigorous upright and spreading<br />

tree presenting early spring leaf buds of tightly curled soft cream/<br />

brilliant crimson colored leaflets, that unfold into seven dark green mid-<br />

Website: www.whitneygardens.com • Brinnon, WA 98320 • Ph: (800) 952-2404 • Fx: (360) 796-3556<br />

Email: info@whitneygardens.com

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