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The Japanese Red Maple tree, Acer Palmatum Autropurpeum, is by far, one of the most popular ornamental plants in the plant kingdom.

This small deciduous tree is a very showy, versatile species. Japanese Red Maple trees are used as a single specimen or in borders or groupings. The leaves are reddish-purple in spring and again in fall.

The Japanese Red Maple tree is used to create a unique bonsai tree. The classic Japanese maple has red-purple leaves which turn a brilliant red in autumn.


The Tatarian Maple, Acer tataricum', is quite similar to Amur Maple and the two species readily hybridize when grown together.

Tatarian Maple grows slightly larger and is naturally more tree like in growth habit. The Tatarian Maples are slightly larger and usually develop a good red coloration when maturing. Fall color is usually yellow to reddish brown.

A good tree for planters or patios. It has excellent small tree form and good foliage quality.


The Yoshino Cherry tree, Prunus X Yedoensis, has white or pink clusters of beautiful flowers that have a scent of almond. The flowers appear before the leaves.

These ornamental cherries are bred for flowers and fragrance instead of fruit. It is excellent as a border or mass plantings in an open area or as specimen tree. They are exceptionally showy with evergreens in background.

It is the main cherry tree in the Washington tidal basin, common on US Capitol grounds and around the Library of Congress.


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