New
cultivars:
Some newly offered cultivars MAY be added to our list after they leaf out
around mid-April. Others, including small, rare, and hard to graft cultivars,
may be added in September. Once a cultivar sells out, it remains so until
the following spring.
Maples ordered in summer may have burned leaves, and look bad, but this is only temporary. Still, spring and especially fall are far better times to ship and plant than summer. We'll delay shipments when temperatures exceed 90 F.
The same good year-round color as Katsura in a 6' dwarf. New foliage in spring is orange, then becoming a golden yellow, then a rich green with lighter tones in summer, then a fine yellow with orange tones in the fall. Photo is actually Katsura. The two leading authorities describe the stature of 'Katsura' quite differently, Vertrees calling it a dwarf shrub to 5 or 6' and even giving the synonym 'Katsura yatsubusa', while Van Gelderen says it is a full-sized tree. I have to wonder if Vertrees was referring to what we call 'Calico'. Some sun is recommended for best color, but afternoon shade will protect the delicate leaves. Leafs out relatively early, so beware if your area is prone to late frosts.
Size #1 trees ship after they leaf out, usually early to mid-April.
Orders
placed between mid-March and mid-June may take 3 weeks to ship. For faster
service, order in the fall, an excellent time to plant. We can ship in winter,
but read this to see if
it's a good idea for you.
'Calico'
Size # 1 $15.00
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