From an aesthetic point of view, Japanese maples have a distinctive architectural beauty year-round but especially after their leaves fall. From a practical perspective, these maple trees are compact ...

People who say they don’t like maple trees invariably like this maple tree. Learn how to plant a Japanese maple tree in your own yard, and you'll soon understand why. These maples are compact, usually ...

What: Acer palmatum, also known as shaina dwarf red Japanese maple, is a low dense and compact globe of small red foliage. In spring, the leaves emerge a bright red, deepening to a dark maroon in ...

Who doesn’t love Japanese maples? A stroll through a garden featuring Japanese maples offers a sensory delight at any time of the year. In spring, new growth emerges in colors ranging from lime greens ...

'Murasaki Kiyohime' is a great dwarf Japanese maple with dramatic spring color showing red-purple leaf borders with green centers. Its fall color is yellow, orange and red. Howard Garrett / Special ...

Tall trees and shrubs can overshadow single story homes and make small yards feel crowded and overwhelming. However, there are plenty of small or dwarf plants that have all the beauty of their taller ...