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Acer Tataricum Ssp Tataricum ‘Tatarian Maple’

By Jack

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Acer tataricum ssp tataricum

(Ay-ser tat-TAR-ee-kum)

Makes a nice small specimen tree or large multi-stemmed shrub growing 15′ to 20′ with an equal spread. Naturally an under story tree. Slow to moderate growth. Leaves are 2″-4″, usually unlobed, though young trees may have 3-5 lobed leaves. Bright green leaves turn red and yellow in the fall. Prefers sunny, dry locations. Tolerant to adverse soil conditions and drought. Easily grown from fresh seed sown in October.

Section: Ginnala.
Meaning of: Tataticus, from Tartaria, the area including central Asia and European Russia, east of Don River.
Synonyms: Acer tataricum, A. cordifolium, A. tartarinum.
Common names: Tartarian maple, Tartarischer Ahorn.
Habit: Shrub to small tree to 30′. Reddish-purple leaves in spring.
Leaves: Leaves may be 3-5 lobed while the tree is young, unlobed as it matures. Leaves to 2″-3.5″ long and wide.
Flowers: Pale green to white.
Hardiness: Zones 3-8, , find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc – USDA zone map.
Distribution: Australia, Hungary, Serbia, Romania, The Caucasus, Ukraine, Turkey.
Planting and care of maples
Pricing:
Size           Price each      Plant 6 or more of this tree and save.
#1            $15.00               $13.50 each

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Tatarian Maple

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Acer Truncatum ‘Shantung Maple’

By Jack

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Acer truncatum
(Ay-ser trunk-AH-tum)
Shantung Maple

Acer truncatum is abundant in its native range. It is a slow growing tree that grows to approximately 20′ to 25′ with an equal spread. It has a tendency to be a large shrub under cultivation outside of its native range. A very nice maple tree for small lawn areas or streets. Leaves are 3″-5″ with 5-7 lobes. New foliage emerges purple-red, fading to a glossy green in summer and changing to yellows, reds and oranges in the fall. Adaptable to most soils but prefers moist well drained soils. Native to China.

Section:Platanoidea.
Meaning of: Truncatus, truncate, refers to the shape of the leaf base.
Common names: Purpleblow maple, Shantung maple, Akajika itaya, Mansen itaya.
Habit: Small tree to 30′-40′, densely branched, green to purple branches.
Leaves: Five to seven lobed, 3″-5″ wide. Young leaves purple, fading to green with a tinge of purple along edges as the mature.

Flowers: Yellow green, after leafing our.
Hardiness: Zones 4-8, find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc – USDA zone map.
Distribution: Northern China, Japan, Korea and Manchria.

Planting and care of maples

Pricing:
Size      Price each       Plant 6 or more of this tree and save.
#1         $15.00             $13.50 ea.
#5         $40.00              $36.00 ea.

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Acer Rufinerve ‘Redvein Maple’

By Jack

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Acer rufinerve

The Redvein Maple is a small to medium sized tree, sometimes multi-trunked to 25′-35′. It is native to Japan. Its leaves are up to 5″ wide with 3-5 lobes. The dark green leaves turn to orange, yellow and red in the fall. Young branches are often bluish-white, turning to green with white striping with age. Can take full sun, but would do well with some shade.

Section: Macrantha.
Meaning of: rufinervis, meaning with rusty colored veins.
Synonyms:Acer pensylvanicum ssp. rufinerve, A, cucullobracteatum.
Common names: Ao kaede, Ao momiji, Izuka, Komori kaede, Konji noki, Rostnerviger Ahorn, Uri noki, Urihada kaede.
Habit: Large shrub to tree 25′-35′, half as wide.
Leaves: Three to 5 lobed.
Flowers: Pale green after leafing out.
Hardiness: Zones 5-7, find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc – USDA zone map
Distribution: Mountain forest of the Japanese islands of Honshu, Shikoku, Kiyushu, and Yakushima.
Planting and care of maples

Pricing:
Size Price each Plant 6 or more of this tree and save
#5 $40.00 $36.00 ea.

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Acer Oliverianum ‘Oliver Maple’

By Jack

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Acer oliverianum
(Ay-ser ALL-a-ver ee-AY-num)
Oliver Maple
Not usually found in cultivation, the Oliver Maple is a small growing tree from central China that resembles the Acer palmatum. It grows to approximately 15′ to 25′ with an equal spread, perfect for someone wanting a tree similar to the palmatum, but a little larger. It’s leaves are 2″-4″, with similar characteristics to the Japanese Maple. The glossy green summer leaves turn to oranges and reds in the fall. It is heat and drought tolerant, even able to grow in sandy soils. Difficult to propagate, even from fresh seed, making it somewhat rare in the trade. An ideal tree for the Pacific Northwest.

Section: Palmata.
Meaning of: Oliverianus, named after Daniel Oliver(1830-1916), English botanist.
Common names: Oliver Maple.
Habit: Large shrub to small tree to 15′-25′. Young new branches are green to purple.
Leaves: Five lobed palmata, 2″-4″ wide; green.
Flowers: White flowers appearing with leaves.
Hardiness: Zones 6-7, find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc – USDA zone map
Distribution: Chinese provinces of Hubei and Yunnan.
Planting and care of maples

Pricing:
Size            Price each             Plant 6 or more of this tree and save.
#5              $40.00                   $36.00 ea.
Please use the “contact us ” page if we can assist you with your purchase decision or if you would like to place an order. You can calculate your shipping cost by visiting UPS zones and then UPS rates.   If you live in the Pacific Northwest we can refer you to one of the 100′s of garden centers that carry our product so that you can support a local business. Use the “contact us” page to see if there is a store near you.
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Acer Tegmentosum ‘Manchustriped Maple’

By Jack

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Acer tegmentosum
(Ay-ser teg-men-TOH-sum)
Manchustriped Maple
The Manchustriped Maple is a small oval to rounded tree that grows to 20′-30′. It has green to greenish-purple branches that develop white vertical striping on its second year of growth. Branches have a bluish wax on them. Leaves are 4″-6″, 3-5 lobed, pale green turning yellow in fall. Native to Manchuria and Korea. Acer tegmentosum rarely sets viable seed, so it is not readily available in the nursery trade.

Section:Macrantha.
Meaning of: Tegmentosus, meaning “covered or hidden”.
Synonyms: Acer pensylvanicum ssp. tegmentosum.
Common names: Amur’scher Ahurn, Manchustripe maple.
Habit: Small tree to large shrub to 30′ tall. Branching is sparse. Young shoots are blue, developing white stripping with age. Mature branching is purple to gray green.
Leaves: Three to five lobes, 3″-4″ wide, green. Leafs out very early in spring.
Flowers: Yellow to green, prior to leafing out, or just as leaves emerge.
Hardiness: Zones 4-7, find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc – USDA zone map
Distribution: Moist locations North Korea, Manchuria, Amur and Ussuri rivers of Russia.
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Pricing:
Size Price each Plant 6 or more of this tree and save
#1 $19.00 $17.00 each
(Sold out at this time)

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Acer Mandshuricum Manchurian Maple

By Jack

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Acer mandshuricum
Manchurian Maple
A great small tree growing 30′ to 40′ with approximately two thirds spread; upright growth. Tri foliate leaves are 3″-5″. Dark green summer leaves turn red to rose red early October in most areas. Loses foliage earlier than most maples. Adaptable to most soils, but moist, well drained soils are best. Full sun. Native to Manchuria and Korea. Rare species remotely related to Acer griseum, but without the peeling bark. Acer mandshuricum is rare in the trade due to the lack of viable seed. It is possible to propagate by cuttings or grafting.

Section: Trifoliata.
Meaning of: Mandshuricus, meaning from manchuria.
Synonyms: Acer mandsurica, Crula mandshurica, A. kansuense, A, mandshuricum ssp kansuense.
Common names: None.
Habit: Large shrub to small tree to 30′-40′.
Leaves: Trifoliolate, 2″-4″ long and wide, dark green above, blue green below.
Flowers: Geenish yellow in May.
Hardiness: Zone 4, find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc – USDA zone map
Distribution: Gansu province of China, Manchuria, Eastern Russia, and North and South Korea.
Planting and care of maples
Pricing:
Size     Price each        Plant 6 or more of this tree and save
#1        $15.00                 $13.50 each (Sold out until Fall)
Please use the “contact us ” page if we can assist you with your purchase decision or if you would like to place an order. You can calculate your shipping cost by visiting UPS zones and then UPS rates.   If you live in the Pacific Northwest we can refer you to one of the 100′s of garden centers that carry our product so that you can support a local business. Use the “contact us” page to see if there is a store near you.
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Acer Pseudosieboldianum Korean Maple

By Jack

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Acer pseudosieboldianum
(Ay-ser soo-do-see-bold-ee-AH-num)
Korean Maple
Another small tree from China and Manchuria, similar in characteristics to the Acer palmatum. Grows to a 15′ to 25′ upright tree with an equal spread. It’s green leaves are similar to the palmatums, with 9-11 lobes and fade to brilliant fall colors ranging from orange, scarlet to crimson. It is hardy down to -40°f. Still somewhat rare in the trade. Easily propagated from fresh, green seed or by grafting to Acer palmatum. There is only one subspecies, Acer pseudosieboldianum ssp takesimense.

Section: Palmata.
Meaning of: Pseudo, meaning false, Sieboldianum, meaning similar in appearance to Acer Sieboldianum.
Synonyms: Acer parvifolium, A. Sieboldianum var. mandshuricum, A. japonicum var. nudicarpum, A. ishidoyanum, A. palmatum var. pilosum, A microsieboldianum.
Common names: Korean Maple, Keijo Hautiwa, Kuwagata Hautiwa.
Habit: Small growing shrub or tree to 15′-25′ with open branching.
Leaves: Nine lobed to 2″-3″ across, dark green. In mild winters leaves may linger until Spring.
Flowers: Purple-red, before leafing out.

Hardiness: Zone 4. find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc – USDA zone map
Distribution: Korea, Northeast China.
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Pricing:

The cost of shipping includes UPS ground, packaging and handling, wilt proofing your order and moisture polymers to keep your plants watered during shipping. These are all figured into the cost of shipping your first plant. Ordering more than one plant will greatly reduce your average cost of shipping.

Size	Price	Acer pseudosieboldianum ssp takesimense	Add to shopping cart
#1	$24.99	To order 1-5 plants.
#1	$22.49	To order 6 plants
#5	$49.99	To order 1-5 plants.	Available fall 2011.

Please use the “contact us ” page if we can assist you with your purchase decision or if you would like to place an order. If you live in the Pacific Northwest we can refer you to one of the 100′s of garden centers that carry our product so that you can support a local business. Use the “contact us” page to see if there is a store near you.
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Acer Carpinifolium ‘Hornbeam Maple’

By Jack

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Acer carpinifolium ‘Hornbeam Maple’
The Hornbeam Maple is aptly named, as its 3″-5″ oval leaves resemble those of a Carpinus. It is a small vase- shaped, sometimes multi-trunked, tree growing 20′-25′ tall. Fall color is typically a rich orange/brown. It prefers moist, well drained soil with some shade. Native to Japan. Tends to grow leggy in wooded areas and alongside streams in mountainous areas. Extremely hardy. Seldom sets viable seed, therefore Acer carpinifolium is still quite rare in the nursery trade.

Section: Indivisa.
Meaning of: Carpinifolius, leaves like a hornbeam (carpinus).
Common names: Hornbeam Maple, Arahago, Chidorinoki,
Hainbuchen-Ahorn, Shira-side, Truda-Noki, Yamashiba-Kaede.
Habit: Small tree or large shrub to 20′-25”, densely branched, upright growing.
Leaves: Oblong with out lobes, 3″-4″ long, by 1″-2″ wide. Serrated, very similar to Carpinus Japonica.
Flowers: Green-yellow in May.
Hardiness: Zone 3, find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc – USDA zone map
Distribution: Mountainous forests of Japan.
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Pricing:
Size                Price each   Plant 6 or more of this tree and save
#2                   $19.00          $17.00 ea.
#5                   $40.00          $36.00 ea.
Please use the “contact us ” page if we can assist you with your purchase decision or if you would like to place an order. You can calculate your shipping cost by visiting UPS zones and then UPS rates.   If you live in the Pacific Northwest we can refer you to one of the 100′s of garden centers that carry our product so that you can support a local business. Use the “contact us” page to see if there is a store near you.
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Acer Davidii ‘David Maple’

By Jack

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Acer ‘Davidii’
(Ay-ser duh-VID-ee-eye)

David Maple
The David Maple, native to central China, is fast growing to 25′x25′ with an open habit. It’s young branches are red to purple to green in color. It develops white stripes on its bark with age. It is one of the best know striped bark Maples. The leaves are 3″-6″, oval shaped and unlobed. The glossy green foliage turns reddish orange in fall. It is an ideal Maple tree for the Pacific Northwest. Prefers a slightly acidic, moist soil. Easy to propagate from seed or graft to other Macrantha. Many cultivars are available.

Section:Macrantha.
Meaning of: Davidii, named after Father Armand David(1826-1900) French missionary and botanist.
Synonyms:Acer cavaleriei, A. laxiflorum var ningpoense, A. sikkimense var davidii, A. sikkimense  var serrulatum.
Common names:David Maple, Father David’s maple, David’s Ahorn(German).
Habit: Multi trunked shrub to tree up to 40′-45′, much smaller under cultivation. Mature branches and stems are green with white stripes; young ones are red with white stripes. Sometimes three to five trunked with a mostly open habit.
Leaves:Oval to oblong shape, 3″-6″, dark green. Young trees usually will have lobed leaves.  Mature trees tend to have unlobed leaves. Fall color is yellow and red.
Flowers: Light yellow, with each branch having both male or female flowers. Branches may alternate between male and female flowers in successive years.
Hardiness: Zones 5-7, find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc – USDA zone map
Distribution:Central and western China, Sichuan, Yunnan, Hubei, Henan.
Planting and care of maples

Pricing:
Size              Price each     Plant 6 or more of this tree and save
#1                 $15.00            $13.50 each
#5                $40.00           $36.00 ea.
Please use the “contact us ” page if we can assist you with your purchase decision or if you would like to place an order. You can calculate your shipping cost by visiting UPS zones and then UPS rates.   If you live in the Pacific Northwest we can refer you to one of the 100′s of garden centers that carry our product so that you can support a local business. Use the “contact us” page to see if there is a store near you.
Wholesale buyers please contact us for additional pricing information.

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Acer Griseum ‘Paperbark Maple’

By Jack

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Acer griseum
(Ay-ser GREE-see-um)
Paperbark Maple

The Paperbark Maple, native to central China, grows slowly to 20′x30′. It has an oval to rounded habit. The bark is rich brown to cinnamon brown and begins to exfoliate on its second year of growth. It is a trifoliate with 3″-6″ long dark green leaves, which turn to bronze red in fall. Colors best with some shade. The Paperbark Maple is adaptable to most soils but prefers well drained moist soils; full sun. Truly an ornamental asset. Seeds usually have a very low viability rate, less than 1%, which contributes greatly to the higher price within the trade.

Section: Trifoliata.
Meaning of: Griseus, gray.
Synonyms:Acer nikoense var. griseum, A. pedunculatum, Crula grisea.
Common names: Chinese Paperbark Maple, Papieresdoorn, Zimtahorn.
Habit: Narrow growing tree to 30′-35′.
Leaves:Trifolilata, olive green, young shoots may show some pink variegation.
Flowers: Yellow.
Hardiness: Zone 5, find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc – USDA zone map.
Distribution:Anhui, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan China.
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Pricing:
Size Price each Plant 6 or more of this tree and save
#5, 5′-6′ $60.00 $54.00

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Archive for Asian Maples

Acer Tataricum Ssp Tataricum ‘Tatarian Maple’

Acer Truncatum ‘Shantung Maple’

Acer Rufinerve ‘Redvein Maple’

Acer Oliverianum ‘Oliver Maple’

Acer Tegmentosum ‘Manchustriped Maple’

Acer Mandshuricum Manchurian Maple

Acer Pseudosieboldianum Korean Maple

Acer Carpinifolium ‘Hornbeam Maple’

Acer Davidii ‘David Maple’

Acer Griseum ‘Paperbark Maple’

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