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A shrubby Japanese maple noted for the neat texture and ever-changing color of its foliage. In spring, the dissected foliage emerges yellow; a pink margin soon develops, then that shifts to white with shades of reddish-orange in summer. In autumn, the entire leaf transforms to orange-red and eventually red-violet. A finalist in RHS Plant of the Year competition at the Chelsea Flower Show developed by Mr. van Meuwen and Mr. Keijzer of the Netherlands.

Columnar form, yellow/orange fall color. Excellent landscape tree for tight growing spaces. Fast growing to 50 ft. x 15 ft. Zone 4.

(Acer × freemanii 'Jeffersred') Hybrid of silver maple and red maple. Has character and fall color similar to red maple with adaptability comparable to silver maple. Dense oval shaped canopy. Bright red to orange fall color. Drought tolerant. USDA …

Acer × freemanii 'DTR 102') Hybrid of red maple and silver maple. Bright red fall color, even in warm climates. Fast-growing, strong-limbed, tolerates alkaline soil, drought. USDA zones 5-9.

Norway maple selection with dark purple foliage - holds color summer & fall. Attractive landscape specimen. Slower growing than species. Intolerant of alkaline soil. Sunset zones 1-9, 14-17. USDA zones 5-9.

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Spice up the landscape with this graceful, fast-growing, own-root Japanese maple ( Acer palmatum )! Already a hit in Europe, the ever-changing color of Hot Chana Japanese maple’s foliage sets it apart: leaves emerge bright red in spring, which darkens to a chocolate-red before turning green. All season, new growth continues to emerge red before the whole tree blazes brilliant scarlet in autumn.

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October Glory Maple has deep glossy green foliage that turns to a deep fiery-red in the fall. This tree makes a great shade tree when it is mature. It is a fast growing red maple that will appear to be on fire in the fall. The tree has an overall rounded shape to the canopy and holds it leaves longer than most red maples. October Glory Maple prefers moist acidic soils to thrive. Botanical Name: Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’ USDA Zone: 3 – 9 Average Height: 40′ – 50′ Average Width: 30′ – 40′ Sun Exposure: Full Sun Planting/Care Instructions Before planting, have your soil tested to see what amendments are needed. Click this link to check your frost dates: Frost Dates . Check the light preferences for your plant and choose your location accordingly. When you receive your , soak the root ball in water for 20 minutes upon arrival before planting or potting. Gently break up the root ball. This will help the roots of your to grow out into the soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of your plant. Fill in the hole tightly with soil to avoid any air pockets. Add a bit of slow-release fertilizer to help new plants to grow quickly. Add the recommended amount per fertilizer instructions. Be sure to water your until it is established. In addition, pull weeds out when they appear. They take nutrients from the soil. Additionally, certain plants may need staking. Whenever they become too heavy to stand on their own, add bamboo or fiberglass stakes for the plants to lean against or tie up for support. Prune plants as needed to encourage growth. Always sterilize your pruners when pruning plants to prevent the spread of diseases. If you have trouble keeping up with your pruners, check out our locally hand-made leather pruner holster here. Lastly, enjoy your and your time in the garden!

(Acer rubrum 'HOSR') Upright growth to 40 ft., oval-shaped canopy. Glossy, dark green leaves. Bright red or orange-red fall color. Ample soil moisture required. USDA Zones 4-9.

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Uncommon Thread ® Japanese maple is truly a unique Acer palmatum . It has all the classic appeal of a Japanese maple, with the added bonus of own-root vigor and a faster-than-average growth rate. Its colorful foliage changes through the seasons; the deeply cut, fresh green leaves show a hint of orange in the spring, and its fall foliage comes in hues of red. Uncommon Thread ® Acer palmatum ’s attractive, upright habit and useful medium size make it extremely versatile in the landscape and a popular choice at retail.

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Samurai Sword™ maple ( Acer palmatum ) will make you rethink Japanese maples. Of course, it has the lovely foliage and vivid fall color you expect, but its size is more on the scale of a shade tree or small street tree than the typical compact specimen. And best of all, it's fast-growing, so you will enjoy everything it has to offer in a reasonable time frame. Deep red foliage is distinctly palmate and turns dazzling red in autumn; it is accompanied by small red samaras in early summer for additional color and texture. Samurai Sword maple makes an excellent alternative to Crimson King Norway maple, combining its color and shade-giving qualities with airier, more elegant branching that feels far less like a black hole in the landscape. Between its vigorous growth and ability to naturally develop a strong central leader, it's a superior choice in production as well.

(Acer saccharinum) 40-100 ft.tall, equal spread. Attractive, open form. Red, orange and yellow fall colors in cold climates. Main limbs are strongest if wide-angled. Not tolerant of alkaline soil, drought. Zones 4-10.

Burgundy-colored new growth fades to a dark leathery green while growing tips retain red coloration. Dense canopy and fast growing. Zone 5.

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Trident Maple Seeds give bonsai growers a reliable way to start trees with strong character and fine detail. Enthusiasts appreciate how young seedlings adapt to pruning, wiring, and pot transitions. As the trees mature, they showcase small leaves, textured bark, and balanced proportions that suit both beginners and advanced artists. Trident Maple Seeds offer the grower a rewarding path to creating a long-term bonsai projects or can be planted out as a specimen tree. These are fresh collected with a 70% +/- germination cut test. This an average per 100 seeds cut and no guarantee of that percentage. Quantities Available 100 250 500 1000 1500 SEED STRATIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW These seeds usually germinate in 60 days but could take up to 90. There are a couple of germination methods you can use after the double 24-hour soak. Option 1 – Get 125° hot water to pour on the seeds. Soak for 24 hours then drain the seeds then repeat another 24hr soak and drain. Put the seeds in a Ziploc bag (poke a few holes underneath zipper for air circulation) in your crisper pan away from any fruits or vegetables. Xylene gases will keep the seeds from germinating. You can put a potting media in the bag if desired. Keep seeds moist but not soaking wet. Open the bag once a week and fluff seeds (just turn bag over a few times to allow some airflow). If they are too wet, they will start to mold. You may need to leave them open for a day or spray them with fungicide. They should start sprouting in about 60 days. After they start sprouting, you can plant them outdoors. Option 2 – After the 2 soak and drain, you can winter sow them directly outdoors. Be sure to protect the seeds as squirrels and chipmunks can dig them up. They will start germinating in about 60-90 days. You want to time them germinating after your last frost date. If you get a late frost, you may need to protect them by bringing them indoors.