My collection of Japanese maples. Click on the photo to enlarge. If you want to view a specific cultivar, enter its name in the search feature in the upper left corner.
Sango Kaku's leaves do not merit much attention, though they are beautiful basic maple leaves. The main attraction of this tree is it's bright red trunk and stems which contrast beautifully with the green leaves in the spring, as seen in this photo. The plant is probably most dramatic, however, in the winter when the red trunk and stems show up especially well in snow. This is a vertical, upright tree in its growth habit.
After removing a thicket from a canyon behind our home in 2003, we started learning about Japanese maples, became obsessed by them, and now have about 400 different varieties of Japanese maples. Each year we find new and wonderful varieties, meet other maple collectors and growers, and our garden has become a sensation.
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Sango Kaku's leaves do not merit much attention, though they are beautiful basic maple leaves. The main attraction of this tree is it's bright red trunk and stems which contrast beautifully with the green leaves in the spring, as seen in this photo. The plant is probably most dramatic, however, in the winter when the red trunk and stems show up especially well in snow. This is a vertical, upright tree in its growth habit.
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