Iseli Nursery: Dwarf Conifers, Japanese Maples, Living Art®, Bonsai

Plant Name	Description	Annual Growth	Ten Year	Color	Form	Culture	Hardiness
Acer palmatum 'Aka shigatatsu sawa'	A small tree with intricately patterned Varie- gated leaves which are especially attractive as they unfurl in spring. Light yellow or yellow-green leaves with dark green veins with a pink to red blush overlay.	6-8" per year.	5-6 ft.	Varie- gated	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Ao kanzashi'	This new introduction from Japan has a very bushy growth habit. Small light green leaves profusely covering the many branches and twigs give a billowy look, making a nice accent in any size garden landscape. You may expect 8-10 inches of overall growth per year when the plant is sited in full sun to partial shade.	6-l2" per year.	5-10 ft.	Green	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Aoyagi'	The translation of 'Aoyagi' is `green coral' and the color of the bark on branches, stems and twigs bears out the name. This low spreading form of Japanese maple will give noteworthy look to almost any garden setting. The light pea-green shade of leaf and bark will contrast nicely with other plants. Fall brings a pleasing gold leaf over the green branches and after leaf drop the show continues as the intensity of color in the bark increases. A garden tree for the entire year.	6-8" per year.	5-6 ft.	Green	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Aureum'	This cultivar of Japanese maple shows a spring/summer color seldom found in the species: yellow-gold. Colors change through the growing season from light green with red margins to a true yellow during subsequent summer flushes of growth. Fall gives a bright yellow show prior to leaf drop. `Aureum' is a modest grower and densely branched giving it an interesting winter silhouette.	8-10" per year.	6-8 ft.	Green	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Beni fushigi'	The small leaves emerge in spring a brilliant pink and then change to dark red, sometimes mottled with green. 'Beni fushigi' grows as a large shrub, broader than tall, and is a pleasing complement to other maples and conifers.	8-10" per year.	6-8 ft.	Pink-Red Spring	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Beni hime'	A tiny dwarf shrub with typical palmatum leaves which are much reduced in size. The pinkish or orange-red color has a luminous quality which is very unique. Performs best in full sun.	6-8" per year.	5-6 ft.	Varie- gated	Bush Dwarf	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Beni maiko'	Named, a dancing girl, this irridescent red leaved, semi-dwarf Japanese maple is a true garden jewel. Leaf petioles and stems are similarly colored and add to the interest of the plant. The intense red decreases some in mid-summer but returns with full force in fall. The slow growth rate and modest ultimate size make this maple suitable for planting in containers or a perfect entry into the small garden landscape.	6-8" per year.	5-6 ft.	Pink-Red Spring	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Beni schichihenge'	The strongly Varie- gated leaves of this cultivar are similar to 'Kagiri nishiki' and 'Butterfly', but are pink-orange with white rather than pink margins. This delicate-looking, small tree should be planted where it can be admired up close, perhaps in a container with dwarf ornamental grasses.	6-8" per year.	5-6 ft.	Varie- gated	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Beni tsukasa'	A season-long rainbow of red, peach, pink, yellow and light green leaves bedeck the branches of this lovely and unusual dwarf Japanese maple. Willowy and delicate in habit and texture, `Beni tsukasa' is as much at home in container culture as in the landscape garden.	6-8" per year.	5-6 ft.	Pink	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'	One of the most popular Japanese maples and deservedly so. This robust, upright tree has large, deep red leaves which push a bright red and mature to a deep, rich purple. Retains color well, even during the heat of summer. The scarlet winged seeds are an extra bonus with this strong-growing garden standby. Fall color is crimson.	12-15" per year.	10-12 ft.	Red	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Butterfly'	This vase-shaped tree has small, dainty, Varie- gated blue-green and white leaves very lightly tinged with pink. A good tree to consider for an elegant entry planting. In the fall, the white and cream margins become a blazing magenta. Very nice! Grow in full sun or light shade.	12"+ per year.	10-12 ft.	Varie- gated	Upright	Sun to partial shade.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Chiba'	This lovely, diminutive maple has tiny, green leaves densely covering a mounding to globe-shaped small tree. Very useful as a container specimen or bonsai.	4-6" per year.	3-5 ft.	Green	Bush Dwarf	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Corallinum'	This unusual, small, shrubby Japanese maple will be an 'eye-catcher' in any garden with its typical palmatum leaf shape and shrimp-pink color in spring. The leaves continue to change throughout the season: pink in spring, green with slight speckled variegations in summer, and scarlet in fall.	6-8" per year.	5-6 ft.	Pink-Red Spring	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Emperor I'	This extraordinary new cultivar is sure to become the new standard upright Japanese red maple. The leaves have a typical palmatum shape and are a beautiful deep red with a transparent quality that gives them the appearance of stained glass with sunlight streaming through. Strong, vigorous grower with upright branching, developing a broad shape with age.	10-12" per year.	8-10 ft.	Red	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Fireglow'	Of the red, upright Japanese maples, this cultivar stands out for its cherry-red foliage which holds well throughout the summer. A refreshing alternative to the dark purple foliage of most `red' upright palmatums.	8-12" per year.	6-10 ft.	Red	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Goshiki kotohime'	The small palmate leaves are closely layered on the thick, stubby branches of this diminutive dwarf maple. This tree develops a venerable appearance in miniature proportions, even when young, making it ideally suited for bonsai or the rock garden. An added bonus is the pink Varie- gated new growth.	3-5" per year.	2.5-4 ft.	Green	Bush Dwarf	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Hanami nishiki'	A very rare and dwarf form of Japanese maple. Older trees rarely exceed 2 yards in dimension. The multitudes of small yellow-green leaves with red margins give quite a show in spite of the small stature. A truly rare and choice plant.	3-5" per year.	2.5-4 ft.	Green	Bush Dwarf	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Hogyoku'	An upright, green leaved form which has orange fall color. Although the orange fall color is reason enough to grow this tree, it is the vibrant summer foliage and overall sturdy habit which will be appreciated most. The star shaped leaves are shiny, rich green and very heavily textured.	6-8" per year.	5-6 ft.	Green	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Iijima sunago'	`Sand sprinkled' is the literal description of this strong growing Varie- gated Japanese maple. Spring/summer color is a rich orange-red with green colored veination. In late summer the leaf becomes profuse with tiny green spots over a red-brown field. `Iijima sunago' will need some room to grow, maturing at about 18-20 feet.	10-12" per year.	8-10 ft.	Red	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Kagiri nishiki'	This upright, vase-shaped tree has small, pink and white Varie- gated leaves. The habit is more open and arching, compared to the stiffly upright, twiggy 'Butterfly'.	8-12" per year.	6-10 ft.	Varie- gated	Upright	Sun to partial shade.	-20 to -l0 F
Acer palmatum 'Kamagata'	An outstanding dwarf type selected by J.D. Vertrees. Restrained elegance and grace in the overall structure and habit of this small compact tree combined with beautiful small five-lobed green leaves tinged on the edge with deep red.	10-12" per year.	8-10 ft.	Green	Bush Dwarf	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Katsura'	One of the first Japanese maples to leaf out, the small, five-lobed leaves of 'Katsura' are brilliant yellow-orange, turning to a rich green. Fall colors are pastel tones of yellow and orange. This is a small upright dwarf tree.	8-12" per year.	6-10 ft.	Yellow / Green	Upright	Sun to partial shade.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'	A true dwarf form of Japanese maple in the 'Yatsubusa' group. Valued as a bonsai candidate as well as a landscape tree, 'Kiyohime' shows a unique blend of color and form. Shiny light green leaves are tinged with red-orange in the spring progressing through the season to yellow-orange in fall. The branches are strong and do not tend to sport long shoots, hence the value in bonsai or other container culture.	3-6" per year.	3-5 ft.	Green	Bush Dwarf	Sun to partial shade.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Koshimino'	Commonly known as the 'feather leaf' Japanese maple, 'Koshimino' is fairly heavily covered with feather-shaped leaves that appear to be attached as individual lobes to the branches and twigs. Leaf color is a rich green that persists through to fall giving way to orange and yellow. The growth habit is an unusual upright narrow, so is excellent for planting in tight situations.	8-12" per year.	6-10 ft.	Green	Upright	Sun to partial shade.	-20 to -l0 F
Acer palmatum 'Linearilobum'	This green maple has narrow lobed, green leaves presenting a light and airy appearance reminiscent of bamboo. Plant several 'Linearilobum' in a group to define your concept of a peaceful refuge.	8-12" per year.	6-10 ft.	Green	Upright Linear	Sun to partial shade.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Nuresagi'	A deep purple-red, upright selection. The leaves are similar in color, shape and size to the well-known 'Bloodgood' but are held on the tree in such a way as to impart a more refined, airier canopy compared with the dense, heavy canopy of 'Bloodgood'. For the discriminating gardener.	8-12" per year.	6-10 ft.	Red	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Ogon sarasa'	Attractive long center lobes and green veins give extra interest to the thick leaves, which are a brick red blending into green. Golden and crimson fall color increases with maturity. This slow growing maple won't crowd out its companion plantings.	8-12" per year.	6-10 ft.	Red / Green	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Ojishi'	One of several 'lion's head' Japanese maples, this particular cultivar is named for the male lion in Japanese mythology. Characteristics include small rich green leaves that are densely packed onto short stems and against short branches. Burnt orange and gold colors arrive in the fall. A superb cultivar for the small landscape garden or bonsai culture.	6-8" per year.	5-6 ft.	Green	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Okushimo'	Also known as 'Crispa', this Japanese maple cultivar has three outstanding features: tiny, glossy leaves which curl backwards slightly, a narrow, upright growth habit, and unusually intense, golden fall color. A very good selection for a narrow spot.	8-12" per year.	6-10 ft.	Green	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Omurayama'	An elegant cascading growth habit and very ornamental leaf characteristics set 'Omurayama' apart from other Japanese maples as 'one of the best'. The leaves are nearly as divided (dissected) as dissectum cultivars and fall brings colors that are nothing short of spectacular in reds and golds. This noteworthy garden tree will command attention in gardens large and small. Full to filtered sun will allow for best look.	8-12" per year.	6-10 ft.	Green	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream'	A Japanese maple cultivar rare to the nursery trade and of unique form and color. A narrowly upright growth habit and slow rate make 'Orange Dream' a large shrub to small tree depending on culture. Striking orange-yellow foliage over bright green bark results in a truly different look.	6-8" per year.	5-6 ft.	Yellow / Green	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'	This upright growing, robust tree is a perfect patio plant. It is a very old cultivar, noted for its full color. It grows rapidly in youth, then slows to mature gracefully. Its large, seven-lobed palmate leaves turn an unmatched, intense crimson in the fall. Forms a large, sturdy tree. Full sun preferred for best color.	8-12" per year.	6-10 ft.	Green	Upright	Sun to partial shade.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Oshio beni'	This medium-sized upright tree has bright red, broad, seven-lobed leaves that turn bright scarlet in the fall. An outstanding shape! Consider this lovely cultivar when you need a red maple for fine form and color.	8-12" per year.	6-10 ft.	Red	Upright	Sun to partial shade.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Red Pygmy'	One of the linearilobum types, this cultivar has a broad habit with red-maroon leaves which are exceptionally narrow. Don't prune out the large, palmate-type leaves on new wood, as the distinctive linearilobum-type leaves emerge from this wood the following year. An outstanding new selection from Holland.	6-8" per year.	5-6 ft.	Red	Upright Linear	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Sango kaku'	Widely known as the coral bark maple, this cultivar is popular due to its flaming, coral-red bark. The soft green leaves are a sharp contrast to the brilliant bark and in winter the shining stems stand out against the white drifts of snow. Watch for bright, golden fall color for another surprise effect.	8-12" per year.	6-10 ft.	Green	Upright	Sun to partial shade.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Shaina'	This cultivar originated as a witch's broom on a 'Bloodgood'. It has dark-red leaves with the center leaf lobe shorter and rounded. Relatively large leaves for a dwarf maple, being very closely arranged to give the tree a dense, layered look.	3-4" per year.	2-3 ft.	Red	Bush Dwarf	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Sharp's Pygmy'	This is an outstanding miniature maple; a seedling selection from Sharp Nursery, Boring, Oregon. Small, regular palmatum leaves on a compact, densely branched, rounded shrub turning a deep red in fall. One of the most attractive dwarf maples we grow, useful in a variety of landscape situations.	3-4" per year.	2-3 ft.	Green	Bush Dwarf	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Sherwood Flame'	A vigorous, small tree with deeply divided leaves. One of the best for retaining strong red color throughout the season. A selection by Will Curtis, Sherwood, Oregon, which is becoming increasingly popular.	10-12" per year.	8-10 ft.	Red	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Shindeshojo'	The spring leaves of this small tree emerge an iridescent scarlet. Summer sun cools the color down to a pleasant red with green undertones, while autumn brings a blend of red and orange to the tiny leaves. This is an excellent maple for patio containers and bonsai. Shelter from hot sun and provide winter protection in the colder climates.	8-12" per year.	6-10 ft.	Pink-Red Spring	Upright	Sun to partial shade.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Shishi- gashira'	The 'lion's head' maple. Once seen, you'll always remember this maple! Its distinctive, upright branches are thickly covered with small, heavy textured, deep green crinkled leaves that are layered densely on outward-spreading branches. Fall color is a brilliant orange, displayed very late in the fall, extending your garden's color display. A true garden aristocrat.	8-10" per year.	6-8 ft.	Green	Upright	Sun to partial shade.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Tobiosho'	A special garden tree. This upright tree has typical palmatum habit and leaf shape, but in the fall, the color is an unmatched electric-scarlet. Selected in the fall of 1982 by our production manager, Milt Tobie.	8-12" per year.	6-10 ft.	Green	Upright	Sun to partial shade.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg'	A selection made at the Trompenburg Arboretum, Rotterdam, Holland. This vigorous tree has shiny, deep purple-red leaves. The leaf edges roll down giving a most extraordinary, finger-like effect. Brilliant red fall color.	10-15" per year.	8-12 ft.	Red	Upright	Sun to partial shade.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Tsuku- shigata'	This rare form of Japanese maple holds all the best qualities of a small garden tree: modest ultimate size, durability and great color schemes during the growing season. The deep black to purple-red leaf color has superb retention through summer. Seed set is nearly chartreuse and against the dark red is spectacular. Leaf veins, petioles and stems also contrast with the leaves in light red to green.	10-12" per year.	8-10 ft.	Red	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Tsuma gaki'	This small broad tree catches your eye with soft yellow-green leaves tipped crimson red reminiscent of painted fingernails. A plus in any small garden or rock garden and a favorite of the late Jean Iseli.	4-6" per year.	3-5 ft.	Green	Upright	Sun to partial shade.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'	Known as the `floating cloud maple', this aptly named cultivar is one of the more striking maples in the spring. Bright white variegation on a light green leaf with a tinge of pink thrown in. The pastel coloring works well in a variety of contemporary settings.	10-12" per year.	8-10 ft.	Varie- gated	Upright	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F
Acer palmatum 'Villa Taranto'	The very narrow leaves on this tree are intermediate in color between the green and red linearilobum types. The delicate beauty of the spidery thin foliage emerging in spring is enchanting. New leaves reddish-green maturing to green with this dual color combination present through most of the summer.	8-10" per year.	6-8 ft.	Red / Green	Upright Linear	Full sun.	-20 to -10 F