Backroads Nursery

‘Seiryu’ upright laceleaf Japanese maple tree —

This is an enormous mature Seiryu laceleaf Japanese maple tree. One of the only upright laceleaf I have seen. Seiryu is a medium fast grower in full to part sun and has show-stopping fire orange color in fall.

15gal pot and the tree is 9-10ft tall. $289.

They grow well in full to part sun and mature 12-15ft tall. Thanks for looking.

‘Hoshi Kuzu’ rare variegated Japanese maple tree —

Hoshi Kuzu is a rare dark-light green variegated compact Japanese maple tree that grows well in full to part sun maturing around 6-10ft tall. The name translates to “stardust”. It’s a very lovely tree and a true gem of a find. The leaves on Hoshi Kuzu are remarkably compact and small.

Only 1 available in 10gal pots for $179. The tree is approximately 5-6ft tall. Last photos show actual plant for sale. Thanks for looking.

‘Dragon Master’ weeping dwarf Japanese maple trees —

Dragon Master is known for its bold yellows and orange colors throughout the season. They grow best in full to part sun maturing around 4-5ft tall and wide. They can also be trained to grow taller.

Only 3 available in 5gal pots for $149. They are approximately 2-3ft tall and wide. Last photos show actual plants for sale. Thanks for looking.

‘Toyama Nishiki’ variegated laceleaf Japanese maple tree —

Lovely variegated lace leaf JM with greens and pinks and whites. It is a lovely addition to any landscape. The variegation turns to fiery red-orange in fall.

Only the 1 available in 10gal available for $179. Approximately 3-4ft tall and wide and very nicely structured. Last 3 photos show actual plants for sale.

‘Green Hornet’ laceleaf Japanese maple tree —

Green Hornet is a classic style green lace leaf JM that has wonderful yellow-orange color in fall.

Only the 1 available in 7gal available for $179. Approximately 3-4ft tall and wide and very nicely structured. Last 3 photos show actual plants for sale.

‘Giant Moon’ Japanese maple trees —

Giant Moon is a newer variety of full moon maple acer shirasawanum family known for its massive leaves. Much like the Acontifolium maple, it gets stunning fall variegated color and in early spring produces flower pods hanging under new foliage. They grow well in full to part sun and are expected to reach 10-15ft over time.

3 available in 7gal available for $229. Approximately 6-8ft and very nicely structured. Last 4 photos show actual plants for sale.

‘Peaches and Cream’ variegated Japanese maple tree

Peaches and Cream is a stunning color-changing semi-dwarf maple with incredible variegation. They grow well in part sun and have deep green and white reticulation.

Only one 7gal potted plant available for $149. Approximately 3-4ft and very nicely structured. This one is a true beauty.

‘Rhode Island’ dwarf Japanese maple trees —

Rhode Island is a very dense compact upright Japanese maple. It is very slow growing. They do best in full to part sun maturing around 4-5ft tall and wide.

Actual plants for sale are in 5gal pots and shown in the last 3 photos. Only 3 available and they will go quickly - they always do! Around 2-3ft tall roughly with nice semi-mature stalky base trunks. $129 each.

‘Kurenai Jishi’ dwarf Japanese maple trees —

Kurenai Jishi is often referred to as the Red Lions Head (or Shishigashira). It is very hard to find and very slow growing. They do best in full to part sun maturing around 4-5ft tall.

Actual plants for sale are in 5gal pots and shown in the last 3 photos. Only 3 available and they will go quickly - they always do! Around 3ft tall roughly with nice semi-mature stalky base trunks. $149 each.

‘Acontifolium’ Japanese maple trees —

Acontifolium (also called Fernleaf maple or Dancing Peacock maple) maples have some of the most sensational fall colors of all the Japanese maples. It is a Full Moon variety with unusual leaf structure. In early spring leaves emerge with small clusters of flowers than hang below the leaves. Very slow growing semi-dwarf reaching 10-15ft over time. Only two big ones available so don’t miss out!

Last 3 photos show the two trees for sale. 15gal pots 7-8ft tall. They are mature with some chunky thick trunks and fabulous branching. $289 each.