Buy Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium'

One of our favorites. The 'fern leaf maple' will eventually get 20' tall. The split leaves are medium green all summer. In fall, the leaves turn the most beautiful red orange and yellow.

Large green leaves are deeply divided, hence the occasionally used name "fern leaf." Spring leaves are pubescent and typically emerge with a profusion of red to burgundy flowers. Fall color is possibly the most spectacular of all maples, hence the name "d

Aconitifolium Japanese Maple has large green leaves that are deeply divided and multi-layered. Dramatic fall colors make this one of the most spectacular and desirable of all maples. Fall colors of Aconitifolium Japanese Maple can range from yellow and orange to crimson and even purple. Other names for Aconitifolium are 'Dancing Peacock' and 'Maiku Jaku'. Aconitifolium is an absolutely stunning cultivar!

A large shrub or small tree, the leaves of this elegant maple are deeply lobed and cut and ?turn a rich ruby-crimson in autumn? (Hillier). S-PSh/M

A very special Japanese Maple – Aconitifolium is known as the ‘Dancing Peacock’ maple because of the wonderful color of the leaves in the fall. Acer japonicum Aconitifolium is a green leaf cultivar that is simply outstanding in the fall, not just the colors which range from yellow to orange to crimson and then purple, but the leaves themselves which are multi-layered and shaped like a the rounded top of a peacock feather. Also known as the fern maple it can grow to 15′ tall and wide’. A mature specimen is next to the Tea House in the famous Japanese Garden of Portland, Oregon – widely acclaimed as the most authentic Japanese Garden outside of Japan. Aconitifolium is a moderate growing maple, but as it ages the branches become very stiff and we are unable to ship larger specimens. Therefore, the 3 gallon size will not be offered. Once established this maple is hardy to -20 °F. USDA zone 5. Limited availability. Note: 1 gallon size maples will be available this spring – May 2018.

Deeply cut and multi-divided the dark green leaves turn into colors of scarlet, carmine and even purple by fall. Tends to hold onto its fall leaves longer than other forms adding to the drama. Strong structured branches with stiff twigs forms a round topped tree as it matures.

Gracefully mounded form to this small tree. Spectacular, rounded, deeply cut, dark green leaves that turn rich ruby-crimson color in autumn. An oustanding accent, especially effective in fall. Growth Rate slow

A Upright, round Japanese Maple with large medium-green leaves in summer. This variety is famous for its incredible fall display of fiery red, orange, and yellow. Also known as the "dancing-peacock" or "fernleaf" Maple.

Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' - Called 'The Dancing Peacock' because of fall color. Leaves are as large as a man's hand and bright green, deeply cut. The flowers are purple and the winged seeds are red. Fall color carmine. Mature at 15'.

Acer japonicum - Full Moon Maples are a separate species from Acer palmatum but always included with the Japanese Maples. A wonderful rare tree with very large, deeply dissected leaves. Has particular value in tropical, Japanese, and exotic gardens; but stands on its own in any setting. Known in Japan as 'Maiku-jaku' meaning "dancing peacock". Reputedly more cold hardy than other Acer japonicum or Acer palmatum. Grows 10' in ten years. Old well grown plants may reach 30-40' or more. Recommended by: Ohio Plant Selection Committee. Awards: Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

Spring & summer green leaves turn scarlet with red- orange tones fall, sturdy upright grower, Zones 6-8.

When mature, the tree is fairly open branched and drooping, sort of like a 20' umbrella; like other japonicums, the fall color is spectacular