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.
Though the fall colors are pretty rather than dramatic, De Shojo is really best in the spring garden. The new spring leaves are very red and later become a deep pink and teal color, finally going mostly green for summer. This plant has a formidable presence and requires space to be appreciated.
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.