Though it’s an understated green, this tree has one of the most brilliant reds of all Japanese maples come fall. What: This understated green Japanese maple does not show its true glory until the cool ...

What: Acer palmatum ‘Shaina’ is a smaller growing Japanese maple that becomes a low dense and compact globe of small red foliage. In spring the leaves emerge a bright red that deepen to a dark maroon ...

A close-up of an unspecified Japanese maple seed pod - Lois GoBe/Shutterstock Many home landscapers love the look of Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) for their garden or yard, and it's easy to see ...