PUNGO MAPLES
Virginia Beach Japanese Maple Nursery
Bonfire
Bonfire is an energetic upright tree famous for its multi-flushing foliage cycle that constantly produces bright, glowing red new growth. Throughout spring and summer, the interior leaves mature to a dark bronze-green while the branch tips continuously push out brilliant scarlet leaves. Autumn caps off the seasonal show with an intense combination of deep orange and glowing red hues. It adds continuous, dynamic color interest from spring right through the frost.
Chantilly Lace
Chantilly Lace is a delicate weeping laceleaf selection featuring finely textured, deeply dissected leaves with exceptional intricacy. The spring foliage unfurls in soft shades of light green tinged with subtle pink margins. During summer, the cascading canopy matures into a rich, lush green before turning brilliant shades of gold and amber in fall. Its refined, lace-like appearance adds an air of elegance to any garden composition.
Crimson Queen
Crimson Queen is a classic weeping laceleaf maple renowned for its exceptional vigor, dependable habit, and rich color retention. The deeply dissected leaves emerge in a brilliant bright red in spring, darkening only slightly to a rich burgundy in summer. In autumn, the cascading canopy lights up with a vibrant display of fiery scarlet tones. Its weeping, mounded architecture forms a perfect natural umbrella shape in the landscape.
Dr. Brown
Dr. Brown is a robust and distinctive upright cultivar that produces large, deeply lobed leaves with excellent substance. The spring foliage opens in rich shades of dark reddish-purple, maintaining its deep coloration exceptionally well through warm summers. As the season cools down, the canopy transitions into brilliant shades of bright crimson and orange. Its strong structural framework makes it an outstanding specimen tree for prominent garden locations.
Firecracker
The 'Firecracker' Japanese maple is a distinct laceleaf cultivar that grows with an arching, upward habit before eventually cascading outward in a dramatic fashion. In spring, the finely dissected foliage emerges in a vibrant ruby red before deepening to a dark burgundy-maroon as the season progresses. By autumn, the leaves transition into a striking, bright scarlet red to close out the year. This patented introduction from Esveld Nursery reaches an estimated 5 to 6 feet in height and 6 to 7 feet in width over 10 years.
Jerry Schwartz
Jerry Schwartz is a charming dwarf weeping laceleaf cultivar that forms a tight, mounded cushion of finely dissected foliage. The spring leaves open in a brilliant bright red before transitioning to a rich bronze-green during summer. When autumn arrives, the dense cascading dome turns a fiery shade of orange and bright red. Its compact, low-growing habit makes it ideal for containers, rock gardens, and small spaces.
Kamagata
Kamagata is an outstanding dwarf upright cultivar featuring small, deeply lobed leaves tightly packed onto a dense, compact framework. The spring foliage emerges with soft green tones tinged with delightful pink margins. During summer, the leaves mature into a clean, rich green before turning brilliant shades of orange and gold in autumn. Its diminutive size makes it a premier choice for Japanese bonsai styling or small courtyard gardens.
Mikawa yatsubusa
Mikasa Yatsubusa is a charming ultra-dwarf cultivar characterized by dense, tightly clustered green leaves on a very slow-growing framework. The foliage emerges in bright green in spring and forms a neat, bun-like shrub structure over time. In autumn, the tiny leaves transform into warm shades of golden-yellow before dropping. It is exceptionally well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, and high-end bonsai cultivation.
Olsens Frosted Strawberry
Olsen's Frosted Strawberry is a stunning upright tree famous for its vibrant strawberry-pink spring foliage dusted with a frosted powder. The unique coloration creates a magical pastel glow in the morning sun. As summer advances, the leaves transition into a mottled pink-green before turning bright crimson in autumn. It is a highly sought-after specimen for collectors seeking unique color profiles.
Orangeola
Orangeola is a stunning weeping laceleaf cultivar known for its deeply dissected leaves and multi-toned seasonal display. The spring foliage emerges in a vibrant bright orange-red before transitioning to a rich bronze-green during summer. As new growth continues, the tips maintain a contrasting orange flush against the darker interior. Autumn finishes the year with a brilliant display of fiery red and crimson.
Peve Starfish
Peve Starfish is an eccentric and fascinating upright cultivar famous for its uniquely curled, star-fish-like leaf lobes. The dark purple-red spring foliage curls inward tightly, exposing the lighter underside of the leaves. Throughout summer, the dark burgundy coloration holds firm on the quirky, stiff branches. Autumn brings a bright flash of crimson before the leaves drop, making it an incredible conversation piece.
Pixie
Pixie is a charming ultra-dwarf cultivar that forms a dense, tight globe of tiny, deeply lobed green leaves. The spring foliage opens in a fresh, bright green that maintains its compact, miniature scale effortlessly. In autumn, the tiny canopy turns a warm golden-yellow before dropping for the winter. It is an exceptional selection for rock gardens, small containers, and miniature bonsai displays.
Red Dragon
The Red Dragon Japanese Maple is a highly hardy, weeping tree prized for keeping its deep burgundy-maroon leaf color even through intense summer heat. Its beautifully dissected lace-leaves feature unique, prominent bottom lobes that creatively mimic the look of sharp dragon horns. This slow-growing cultivar maintains a compact shape, reaching a modest height of only four to five feet after ten years of growth. It thrives equally well in sun or shade, making it a perfect, vibrant accent choice for either a yard or a patio container.
Red Pygmy
Red Pygmy is a unique dwarf upright cultivar characterized by extremely narrow, strap-like linear lobes of deep red. The spring foliage emerges in a rich burgundy color that gives the shrub a fine, delicate texture. Throughout summer, the dark linear leaves maintain their distinct shape and color without fading. Autumn brings a final transformation into brilliant crimson before leaf drop.
Shaina
Shaina is an exceptional dwarf upright cultivar that develops a dense, tight, egg-shaped shrub structure naturally. The spring foliage emerges in a brilliant crimson-red color that holds its rich burgundy tone deep into summer. Autumn brings a final flare of bright scarlet before the leaves drop for the winter. Its compact, slow-growing habit makes it ideal for containers, small gardens, and foundation plantings.
Tamukeyama
Tamukeyama is an ancient and revered weeping laceleaf cultivar famous for its deep, rich burgundy color retention. The finely dissected leaves emerge in a brilliant crimson-red in spring and hold their dark color remarkably well all summer. When autumn arrives, the cascading dome turns a vibrant, fiery scarlet. Its graceful, weeping architecture makes it one of the most reliable and beautiful red laceleaf maples available.
Waterfall
Waterfall is a premier weeping laceleaf cultivar featuring deeply dissected green leaves on heavily cascading branches. The spring foliage emerges in a soft, bright green that creates an authentic, tranquil Japanese garden aesthetic. During summer, the dense dome matures into a rich, deep green before turning brilliant gold in fall. Its sweeping branches look breathtaking when positioned next to pond edges or boulders.
Baldsmith
Baldsmith is a magnificent laceleaf weeping cultivar that produces a cascading dome of finely dissected, multi-colored foliage. Spring growth unfurls in striking shades of apricot, orange, and soft green, creating a multi-tonal masterpiece. Through the summer, the leaves settle into a soft green with creamy margins before exploding into brilliant orange and gold tones in autumn. Its graceful, weeping architecture makes it a premier choice for placing near water features or rock gardens.
Beni Maiko
Beni Maiko translates to Red Dancing Girl, perfectly describing the vibrant, fiery red leaves that emerge during the spring flush. The compact, shrubby growth habit makes it exceptionally well-suited for smaller gardens, courtyards, and container culture. Throughout the summer, the foliage shifts into a unique reddish-green tone with contrasting bright red new tips. Autumn arrives with a brilliant final flourish of bright crimson before the leaves fall.