Japanese maples

treeman45246 · Dec 21, 2005

(Now that I have Elmore's attention) I'd like to find out if anyone recommends a good website for perusing the many varieties of this species available. I'm not a big fan of the fullmoon or other common varieties, but I have a pretty specific set of characteristics in mind... and I'd like to find a website where I can find pictures of a good number of varieties. Google images search led me down a dozen or so dead ends, with all the same trees, so I thought I'd see if anyone had a favorite site. I appreciate any help as always.

Elmore · Dec 22, 2005

My attention is yours. I don't know if the proprietor of this forum wants us to share info about other forums on these pages. I don't want to ruffle any feathers.
A good upright/broad cultivar that I recommend is 'Orido nishiki' a.k.a. 'Oridono nishiki'. It is a beautiful and vigorous variegated form. It has white, cream and pink variegation on many leaves in Spring. The pink fades as the season goes on leaving the white and/or cream portions throughout the remainder of the season. It has medium sized, shiny dark green leaves overall and turns a deep burgundy or ruby red in fall. The young stems have a multi colored striation. Sort of looks like pulled taffy. In the fall the stems take on a deep burgundy color also. This is a good one for a shady location. A great understory tree.
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darkstar · Jan 1, 2006

order a copy of japanese Maples by J.D. Vertrees is you dont already have it . Its an extraordinary book .Then look for the cultivar you want .

treeman45246 · Jan 3, 2006

thanks, dark. My copy arrived last week. Elmore was able to hook me up with all the information I sought and more, so thanks is due to him as well.

Elmore · Jan 4, 2006

treeman45246 said:
thanks, dark. My copy arrived last week. Elmore was able to hook me up with all the information I sought and more, so thanks is due to him as well.

Send wood...please.