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have the basal lobes stretched outward to form a flat leaf base, or are
angled slightly forward. The long-ovate lobes are thicker than the
lobes of most strapleaf maples and are unusual in having numerous,
fine, sharp-tipped teeth along the entire margins. This upright, small
tree has horizontal branches whose tips tend to curve down to give a
spiderlike but graceful lacy effect. (3’- 7’) Sun or part shade. 3’- 4’
$110.00
Red Star - Dwarf - green - The leaves on this maple emerge a bright red
in the spring and turn green during the summer. A second growth of new
red leaves creates splashes of red on a green background, which persists
until they turn yellow to orange in the fall. These small 7-lobed leaves
are divided about two-thirds of the way to the leaf base. This compact,
dwarf shrub is ideal for small garden and container or Bonsai cultures.
(3’- 7’) Sun or part shade. 3’- 4’ $75.00
Red Wood - Palmatum - green - One of the most distinctive features of
this tree is the wonderfully showy red bark. Presently, this is the best of
all, especially in the winter months. This upright spreading tree is nicely
silhouetted with bright green palmatum-type 5 to 7 lobed leaves all abundantly
furnished and beautifully displayed. Bright tones of yellow highlight
the fall season. A great tree for the landscape. (13’- 20’) Sun. 3’- 4’
$75.00, 4’- 5’ $100.00
Rhode Island Red - Palmatum - red - This stunning new dwarf maple
variety was introduced and developed by Rhode Island Nursery,
Middletown, Rhode Island. This widely branching oval-shaped
superstructure is densely canopied with bright red spring growth
that deepens in color as it matures into summer. An ostentatious
array of orange-red fall leaves are contrasted by dark red winter
stems. A very suitable maple for the garden as well as for container
growing. (7’- 10’) Sun or part shade. 1’- 2’ $40.00
Ruby Red - Palmatum - red - This cultivar has an upright carriage and
is well-structured with a multi-branching framework. Abundantly produced
and beautifully presented large dark purple-red leaves have a
dramatic appearance. The leaves are very pointed and each lobe is cut
directly to the leaf base. The fall leaf color presents vivid red tones. An
excellent landscape specimen. (13’- 20’) Sun. 4’- 5’ $125.00
Ruby Star - Dwarf - green - The leaves on this maple emerge a bright
red in the spring and turn green during the summer. A second
growth of new red leaves creates splashes of red on a green background,
which persists until they turn yellow to orange in the fall.
These small 7-lobed leaves are divided about two-thirds of the way
to the leaf base. This compact, dwarf shrub is ideal for small garden
and container or Bonsai cultures. (3’- 7’) Sun or part shade. 2’- 3’
$100.00
Ryu sei - Palmatum - green - This new, unusual cultivar carries the
pairs of typical palmatum type leaves spread far apart on the very
slender, cascading shoots, which reach down to the ground. The new
leaves emerge yellow-green, soon becoming deeper green for the
summer, then turning an attractive orange to red in the fall. The
medium-sized 5-7 lobed, deeply divided leaves are on very slender
leaf stalks, contrasting with the very long green cascading shoots. An
upright, weeping mound that makes an attractive contrast to the
garden. (7’- 10’) Sun or part shade. 2’- 3’ $45.00
Sagara nishiki - Palmatum - variegated - An upright and spreading tree
with beautiful, 5 lobed (occasionally 3 or 7), leaves with random variegation
of pale green to pale yellow. The pale yellow margins are underscored
with hues of pink as the leaves unfold. Excellent for Bonsai and
container growing. (7’- 13’) Some shade. 3’- 4’ $75.00
Samurai Sword - Dwarf - green - The leaves on this maple emerge a
bright red in the spring and turn green during the summer. A second
growth of new red leaves creates splashes of red on a green background,
which persists until they turn yellow to orange in the fall.
These small 7-lobed leaves are divided about two-thirds of the way
to the leaf base. This compact, dwarf shrub is ideal for small garden
and container or Bonsai cultures. (3’- 7’) Sun or part shade. 1’- 2’
$40.00
Sango kaku (Coral Bark Maple) - Palmatum - green - An upright growing
tree, gradually widening at the top with age, furnished with bright
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green leaves and red margins, handsomely presented, changing in the fall
to strong blends of golden-yellow tones. Another outstanding feature is
the showy coral bark color of the younger branches when contrasted with
the winter snow. An excellent Bonsai specimen. (20’- 30’) Sun &/or part
shade. 3’- 4’ $75.00, 4’- 5’ $100.00
Sazanami - Matsumurae - green - Another rare palmatum cultivar that
exhibits an upright, well branching growing habit that is perfectly suited
for container growing. The 7 lobed green leaves have sharp pointed tips
with serrated margins. Each lobe is almost separated by half the distance
to the leaf base. Juvenile spring foliage has contrasting red-orange tips
with pale green leaf veining. Lush green leaves remain throughout the
summer season until fall when vivid golden-yellow tones are exhibited.
(13’- 20’) Sun. 3’- 4’ $75.00
Seiryu - Dissectum - green - An upright growing tree with unconventional
dissectum-type leaves (only upright of its kind). The delicate
bright green leaves have seven well-dissected lobes. Vivid fall colors of
intense gold to pale yellow canopy this graceful cultivar. (7’- 13’) Sun or
part shade. Easily grown in containers. 3’- 4’ $80.00, 4’- 5’ $125.00
Sekka yatsubusa - Palmatum - green - This rare and impressive maple
has an upright, well-branching silhouette that is beautifully shrouded
with 5 lobed deep rich green leaves. Each of the 5 narrow lobes has a
slight upwardly tapered point with faint serrated margins. The juvenile
green foliage has rust colored margins that remains throughout the spring
and summer, but gradually changes to glorious fall colors of intense
sunny-yellow hues underscored with crimson nuances. This plant will
adapt well to Bonsai and container culture. (7’- 13’) Sun &/or part shade.
3’- 4’ $75.00
Shaina - Palmatum - red - The spring foliage emerges as densely tufted
dark wine-red leaves with 5 deeply cut lobes that modifies in intensity by
late summer, and finally displays vivid red leaves of fall. This compact,
well-branching, rounded tree is ideally suited for containers. (7’- 13’)
Sun/ part shade. 2’- 3’ $75.00
Sharp’s Pygmy - Dwarf - green - This dwarf plant has small palmatumtype
green leaves that densely canopy multi-branched stiff and upright
stems that form a rounded-top and a compact formation of foliage.
Leaves deepen in color as summer progresses and finally displays striking
orange-red tones of fall. It is an excellent plant for alpine gardens,
Bonsai culture and container growing. (3’- 7’) Sun. 2’- 3’ $65.00
Sherwood Flame - Matsumurae - red - A sturdy upright growing tree
forming a rounded top, interfaced with spreading pendulous branches
that display majestic red-purple leaves with just a hint of green. This
color lasts throughout the summer, when the advent of fall boastfully
announces an explosion of red flame colored leaves. Excellent landscape
plant. (13’- 20’) Sun &/or part shade. 3’- 4’ $75.00
Shigarami - Palmatum - green - A moderately sized tree with an upright
carriage, bearing handsome layers of bright green spring foliage with the
tips of each lobe colored in light purple, along with increasing areas of
the leaf margins. During the summer, leaves turn to a solid green followed
by vivid golden-yellow and orange, undertone with red for fall.
The lustrous 7 lobed leaves radiate stiffly outward on a horizontal plane.
A terrific landscape plant. (7’- 13’) Sun or part shade. 4’- 5’ $110.00
Shigitatsu sawa - Amoenum - variegated - A spectacular springtime
show of deep green veined leaves interspersed with a patchwork of pale
yellow or yellow-green markings that hold well until the patchwork
becomes greener as summer wanes, and traverses into fall where leaves
become red or lush green shades. The somewhat open growing v-shaped
tree is suitable for the landscape or container growing. (13’- 20’) Some
shade. 3’- 4’ $75.00
Shigure bato - Matsumurae - green - A shrub-like plant with widely
spreading pendulous branches amply covered with bright red spring foliage.
Leaves turn green during the summer months followed by a variation
of fall colors, gold to red. A nice landscape and container plant.
(7’- 13’) Sun &/or part shade. 4’- 5’ $110.00
Shin Deshojo - Palmatum - green - The most ostentatious of spring leaf
color is this particular tree, as it flaunts bright fire engine red leaves.
This grandiose juvenile foliage remains for well over a month, but trans-
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