33 El Pueblo Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (831) 438-4106 www.ScarboroughGardens.com Japanese Maples Japanese Maples are one of the most versatile plants that can be added to beautify nearly any garden. The diverse attributes of various selections enable you to find a perfect location for these coveted treasures. So whether you are a collector of rare and unusual varieties, a bonsai fan, or just need a lovely small tree for your garden, we are sure you will find one that meet your desires. The following is a list of varieties stocked throughout the year, however not all varieties and sizes may be available at all times. Please visit or contact us to check on current availability. We will be happy to order any varieties or sizes you may want if not currently in stock.
Acer palmatum Group Varieties Light Height Form Leaf Color & Outstanding Features Aka Shigitatsu Sawa Part Sun 12ft Tree Spring-White w/green veination. Fall-Oranges, reds & yellow Ao Shime Full Sun 18ft Tree Fall- Narrow green leaves turn orange and yellow. Aoyagi Sun/Pt Sun 15ft Tree Spring- Green; Fall-Yellow. Winter- bark bright lime green. Atrolineare Part Sun 13ft Shrub Spring-Black-red, Summer-Bronze, Fall-Reds Atropurpurem Part Sun 18ft Tree Red foliage. Grown from seed. Beni Fushigi Sun 8ft Shrub Spring- Bright Pink; Summer-Reddish. Beni Komachi Sun/Pt Sun 9ft Shrub Spring- Crimson; Summer- Green-red; Fall- Scarlet. Beni Maiko Part Sun 5ft Dwarf Spring- Brilliant Red; Summer- Greenish-red. Beni Otake Sun/PtSun 10ft Tree Spring and Summer-purple-red, Fall-Fiery red. Narrow leaves give tree a bamboo appearance. Great for small gardens. Beni Schichihenge Part Sun 8ft Shrub Variegated cream, green and orange. Fall- Magenta. Beni Tsukasa Part Sun 12ft Shrub Spring- Peach, yellow and red. Summer- Light color flecks. Beni Kawa Sun/Pt Sun 20ft Tree Similar to Sango Kaku but red bark. Fall- Yellow. Bloodgood Sun/Pt Sun 20ft Tree Deep red foliage w/ prominent seeds. Fall- Crimson. Bonfire Sun/Pt Sun 15ft Tree Spring- Pink; Summer- Green; Fall- Flame Red. Burgundy Lace Part Sun 18ft Tree Spring-wine-red, Summer-red, Fall-Fiery red. Butterfly Part Sun 8ft Tree Variegated cream, green and pink. Fall- Magenta. Chishio Improved Sun/Pt Sun 8ft Shrub Spring- Crimson scarlet; Summer- Green; Fall-Red. Chitoseyama Sun/Pt Sun 9ft Shrub Spring- Purple-red; Summer- Bronze Green; Fall- Crimson. Excellent Bonsai. Corallinum Sun/Pt Sun 10ft Tree Spring- Bright pink; Fall- Scarlet. Emperor One Part Sun 15ft Tree Purple-red foliage w/blackish bark. Green Seedling Sun/Pt Sun 20ft Tree Green foliage. Fall- Orange, red and yellow. Filiferum Purpurem Sun/Pt Sun 9ft Tree Spring- Dark red; Summer- Bronze. Fall- Brilliant Scarlet. Fireglow Sun/Pt Sun 12ft Tree Spring- Bright fiery red; Summer- Red; One of the best red leaf variegated. Slow grower. Good in pots. Fjellheim Sun/Pt Sun 10ft Tree Beautiful coral bark. Good in pots. A dwarf Sango Kaku. Goshiki Kotohime Sun/Pt Sun 3ft Dwarf Spring- Pink and red; Summer- Green. Higasa Yama Sun/Pt Sun 18ft Tree Spring- Pink crinkled; Summer- Green and cream; Fall- Orange. Hogyako Sun/Pt Sun 16-19ft Tree Spring and Summer- Green; Fall- Brillant orange. Inazuma Sun/Pt Sun 30ft Tree Spring-Deep purple-red, Summer-dark green, Fall-brilliant orange-red. Japanese Sunrise Sun/Pt Sun 21ft Tree Spring- Green; Summer- Green; Fall- Yellow. Jiro Shidare Sun/Pt Sun 15ft Mound Spring and Summer- Green; Fall- Crimson. Kagari Nishiki Sun/Pt Sun 25ft Tree Small green leaves with white and pink margins. Kamagata Sun 3ft Dwarf Spring- Green w/red edge; Summer- Green; Fall- Yellow and orange. Kasagiyama Sun/Pt Sun 15ft Shrub Spring- Brick Red; Summer- Green-red; Fall- Red. One of best variegated.
Japanese Maples 041410 1 Japanese Maples Acer palmatum Group (cont.) Varieties Light Height Form Leaf Color & Outstanding Features Katsura Sun/Pt Sun 12ft Tree Spring- Yellow-orange; Summer- Green; Fall-Yellow-orange. Kihachijo Part Sun 15ft. Tree Spring and Summer-Green Fall-Yellow with pink, red, and orange. Bark is striped. Kurui Jishi Sun/Pt Sun 6ft Dwarf Spring-Deep Green, Summer-Green, Fall-Orange and red. Leaves curve inward similar to Okushimo. Good in containers and small gardens. Koto No Ito Part Sun 6ft Shrub Spring- Green w/pink; Fall-Yellow. Linear leaves. Komache Hime Sun/Pt Sun 3ft Dwarf Spring- Green w/red edge. Low, flat mound. Excellent Bonsai. Koto Hime Sun/Pt Sun 10ft Tree Spring- Green with red tint; Summer- Green; Fall- Yellow and orange. Dwarf with very small leaves. Good in pots. Moonfire Sun/Pt Sun 18ft Tree Spring- Black-red; Fall- Crimson. Holds color well in heat. Muro gawa Sun/Pt Sun 20ft Tree Spring-Various shades or orange and red with green veins, Summer-Bronzy green, Fall-Orange,red,and crimson. Somewhat pendulous branches. Nigrum Sun/Pt Sun 15ft Tree Spring- Red; Summer- Red; Fall- Crimson; Like dwarf Bloodgood. Nuresagi Sun/Pt Sun 18ft Tree Spring- Black-purple red; Summer- Red; Fall- Red. O Kagami Part Sun 15ft Tree Large, shiny black-red foliage. Summer- Greenish; Fall- Red. Omato Sun/Pt Sun 20ft Tree Large green leaves. Fall-Brilliant red. Orange Dream Sun/Pt Sun 15ft Tree Spring-Yellow/orange margins; Summer- Yellow-green; Fall- Yellow. Oregon Sunset Sun 6ft Shrub Spring- Orange; Summer- Dark red; Fall- Yellow-orange. Orido nishki Pt Sun/Shade 18ft Tree Spring and Summer-Variegated pink, cream and green. One of best variegated. Vigorous. Oshio Beni Part Sun 20ft Tree Spring- Orange-red foliage; Summer- Bronzy color; Fall- Scarlet. Vigorous. Omurayama Part Sun 15ft Tree Large green leaves. Pendulous branches. Gold and crimson. Oto Hime Sun/Pt Sun 2ft Dwarf Spring-Yellow-green; Summer- Green; Fall- Yellow. Vigorous. Osakazuki Sun/Pt Sun 18ft Tree Large green leaves. Fall- Burning intense red. Vigorous. Peaches & Cream Part Sun 9ft Shrub Spring- Greenish cream w/rose tips; Fall- Yellowish. Feature- Deep green veination. Pixie Sun/Pt Sun 10ft Shrub Spring- Bright Red; Fall- Red. Purple Ghost Sun/Pt Sun 15ft Tree Spring and Summer- Brick Red with dark veination; Fall- Scarlet. Red Pygmy Sun/Pt sun 6ft Shrub Spring- Red maroon; Fall-Yellow-orange. Long, narrow leaves. Rhode Island Red Sun/Pt Sun 8ft Tree Spring- Bright red; Summer- Red; Fall- Orange-red. New dwarf. Very dense. Sagara Nishiki Part Sun 12ft Tree Spring- Green w/dots of yellow; Fall- Purple. Sango Kaku Sun/Pt Sun 21ft Tree Spring- Green; Fall- Gold w/apricot and light red. Feature in Winter- Coral- red bark. Sazanami Part Sun 15ft Shrub Spring- Light orange-red w/green veins; Summer- Green; Fall-Yellow. Feature- Double serration on leaves gives ruffle effect. Scolopendrifolium Sun/Pt Sun 15ft Tree Spring- Green linear. Fall- Deep yellow. Feature- Fast, strong grower. Sekimori Part Sun 9ft Mound Spring- Green; Fall- Gold and yellow. Sherwood Flame Sun/Pt Sun 16ft Tree Spring and Summer-Burgundy, Fall-Crimson-red. Holds color well through summer. Shaina Part Sun 6ft Shrub Spring-Red; Summer- Reds and Greens; Fall- Red. Feature-Small leaves. Sharp’s Pygmy Sun/Pt Sun 2-5ft Dwarf Spring-Green, Summer-Green, Fall-Deep crimson. Tiny ribbon leaves. Needs no pruning looks like natural bonsai. Shigure Bato Sun/Pt Sun 7-10ft. Tree Spring-Brilliant red, Summer-Green, Fall-Orange-gold. Deep serrated leaves look like feathers. A must have for collectors! Shindeshojo Part Sun 9ft Shrub Spring- Bright red-pink. Summer- Green. Fall- Red and orange. Shishigashira Sun/Pt Sun 15ft Tree Crinkled curled green leaves. Horizontal branching. Shojo Nomura Sun/Pt Sun 7ft Tree Spring- Red; Summer- Red; Fall- Fire red. Feature- Picturesque horizontal branches. Skeeters Broom Sun/Pt Sun 10ft Tree Spring and Summer- Purple-red; Fall- Red. Dwarf witch’s broom of Bloodgood. Spring Delight Part Sun 6-8ft Mound Spring- Green with red edge; Fall- Orange-red. Suminagashi Part Sun 12ft Tree Spring- Red; Fall- Crimson. Feature-Large leaves and vigorous grower. Superbum Part Sun 20ft Tree Spring-Red, Summer-Red, Fall-Bright red. Vigorous. Best in cool areas. Tobiosho Sun/Pt Sun 18ft Tree Spring- Green; Fall-Brilliant scarlet. Fast growth.
Japanese Maples 041410 2 Japanese Maples Acer palmatum Group (cont.) Varieties Light Height Form Leaf Color & Outstanding Features Trompenberg Sun/Pt Sun 18ft Tree Spring-Purple-red; Fall- Crimson. Feature- Lobes like wide spread fingers and glossy. Tsuma Gaki Sun/Pt Sun 6ft Shrub Spring-Green w/red; Summer- Green; Fall- Red. Feature in Spring- Drooping red tips. Ukigumo Part Sun 12ft Shrub Spring- Green w/pink and white dots; Fall- Orange. Umegae Sun/Pt Sun 15ft Shrub Spring- Bright brick red; Summer- Purple red; Fall- Crimson. Holds color in Summer. Villa Tarantino Sun/Pt Sun 9ft Mound Spring- Orange crimson; Summer- Green with light red overtone; Fall- Yellow to gold. Winter Flame Sun/Pt Sun 10ft Tree Spring- Green; Fall-Yellow; Looks like a Dwarf Sango Kaku. Wou Nishiki Sun/Pt Sun 12ft Shrub Spring- Rose; Summer- Green; Fall- Bright crimson. Small leaves.
Acer palmatum ‘Dissectum’ Group Baldsmith Sun/Pt Sun 9ft Mound Spring- Orange-red; Summer- Orange-green; Fall- Orange-red. Crimson Queen Sun 9ft Mound Spring- Purple-red; Summer- Red; Fall- Scarlet. Emerald Lace Sun/Pt Sun 9ft Mound Spring- Green; Summer- Deep Green; Fall- Burgundy. Fast growing. Filigree Pt Shade 6ft Mound Spring- Green w/gold specks; Summer- Green; Fall- Gold. Garnet Sun/Pt Sun 9ft Mound Spring- Red-orange; Fall- Scarlet. Fast grower. Green Filigree Part Shade 6ft Mound Fall- Yellow. Green Laceleaf Part Shade 6ft Mound Fall- Yellow. Inaba Shidare Sun/PtSun 10ft Mound Spring and Summer-Black-red, Fall-Crimson Orangeola Sun/Pt Sun 13ft Mound Spring- Red; Summer- Orange; Fall-Orange. Fast Grower. Red Dragon Sun/Pt Sun 8ft Mound Best red dissectum. Slow grower. Red Filigree Lace Pt Shade/Shade 3ft Mound Spring- Purple-red; Fall- Crimson. Seiryu Sun/Pt Sun 18ft Tree Spring- Green lace leaf. Fall- Gold and burgundy. Feature-Very sun and heat tolerant. Fast grower. Sekimori Sun/Pt Sun 10ft Mound Spring and Summer- Green; Fall- Bright yellow. Bright green bark with white lines. Tamukeyama Sun/Pt Sun 8ft Mound Spring- Crimson-red; Fall- Scarlet. Drought tolerant. Toyama Nishiki Part Shade 9ft Mound Spring-Red w/pink; Summer- Green w/white; Fall- Red. Viridis Sun/Pt Sun 6ft Mound Spring-Bright green; Fall- Gold. Waterfall Sun 7ft Mound Spring- Green; Summer- Green; Fall-Yellow. Acer japonicum Aconitifolium Sun/Pt Sun 15ft Tree Spring- Green; Fall-Carmine. Large leaves, purple flowers. Green Cascade Sun/Pt Sun 4ft Mound Fall- Brilliant yellow, orange, and crimson. Pendulous growth. Green dissected foliage. Itaya Sun/Pt Sun 8ft Shrub Fall- Yellow, orange and red blends. Small and slow growth. Lovett Sun/Pt Sun 15ft Tree Spring- Green; Summer- Green; Fall- Brilliant red-orange. Small leaves. Meigetsu Sun/Pt Sun 16ft Tree Fall- Spectacular red, orange and yellow. Plant makes a cloud like tree. Vitifolium Sun/Pt Sun 27ft Tree Spring- Green; Fall- Gold, scarlet, orange. One of the best. Acer shirasawanum Aureum Part Shade 15ft Tree Spring- Chartreuse green; Fall- Yellow w/red margins. Spectacular! Autumn Moon Part Shade 20ft Tree Spring- Burnt orange with green; Fall- Rich orange and red stands heat well. Acer circinatum Pacific Fire Part Shade 8-12ft Shrub Fall- Foliage yellow. Fall through Winter-Fine red bark.
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