The leaves of the 'Emperor I' Japanese maple will emerge in spring with a rich purple hue that fades to fiery crimson before dropping in fall. This tree will survive in USDA zones 5 through 8, ...

But despite being mistakenly associated with less-than-legal crops, Japanese maple continues to be one of the most popular of garden trees. The hundreds of cultivars available on the market offer ...

Japanese maples can live up to 60 years or even longer, depending on the variety, but are often considered a slow-growing tree. For this reason, some gardeners may plant them in locations without ...

These truly magical plants elegantly announce spring as they become ‘fully clothed’ with delicately shaped leaves.