Shade Trees and Ornamental Accent Trees

Grafted on a 60-80cm stem Bobo® hydrangea is engulfed by large white flowers in summer. The flowers are held upright on strong stems, and continue to grow and lengthen as they bloom. ... As blooms age, they turn pink. It is compact and dwarf in habit, and the flowers cover every inch of the plant right down to the ground

strong upright stems, dark pink fall bloom colour and extra large panicles. Multi-seasonal interest.. Grafted on a 18-24'' stem. Grows to 6' high and 5' wide. Can be trimmed in spring as growth starts to control size

Quick to bloom. Will flower in late June depending on your location. Grows to 6' high and 5' wide. Can be trimmed in spring as growth starts to control size

Purple Fountain Beech is a deciduous tree with a columnar and cascading shape. At maturity it can reach a height of 25’ but still only spread to 15’. It bears alternate, simple leaves which are 2”-4” long, with wavy margins. The leaves start out the summer with a nice purple color, though the intensity fades as the summer progresses. It is slow to leaf out in the spring.

Grafted on top of a 60-90cm stem. The Limelight Hydrangea flowers will start off lime green color, which is a perfect accent for hot summer days. As the blooms age, they turn to hues of cream, pink, red and burgundy. The fall color is just beautiful as these cone-shaped flowers last longer than most any other plant in the garden.The panicle flower heads can grow up to 12 inches long! Grows approx 6' high and wide on top of the grafted stem. Can be prunned every spring to control size Grows in sun to part sun location

Tamukeyama Japanese Maple has attractive burgundy foliage which emerges crimson in spring. The deeply cut ferny palmate leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding red in the fall. It features subtle corymbs of red flowers rising above the foliage in mid spring before the leaves. Weeping form growing to 7' high and wide, depending on pruning

'Red Dragon' is a compact, slow-growing, dissected form that typically matures over time in an upright-pendulous mound to 6-8' tall. Seven-lobed leaves are ... Maitains it's bright crimson colour well in the summer heat

Beautiful small tree has brilliant coral bark on young branches; color intensifies in winter. Deeply cut light green leaves display attractive red margins that turn golden in fall. Deciduous. Partial sun. Moderate grower 15 to 20 feet tall, almost as wide.

Acer palmatum 'Shaina' is a compact deciduous shrub or small tree with a pretty foliage of five pointed, narrow lobed, bright red leaves in spring, deepening to dark maroon-red in summer, and brightening again to brilliant crimson-red in fall. ... Best leaf color in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Plant Type: Shrubs, Trees Plant Family: Acer - Maples Height: 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm)

‘INABA SHIDARE’ IS AN EXCELLENT WEEPING RED JAPANESE MAPLE. THIS RED LACELEAF JAPANESE MAPLE CULTIVAR IS PENDULOUS BUT WITH A VERY ARCHING EFFECT. THE LEAF IS MEDIUM SIZED AND LEAFS OUT WITH A BRILLIANT SHADES OF DEEP BURGUNDY AND MAROON. THE FALL COLOR IS A SCARLET RED. ‘INABA SHIDARE’ IS A VERY VIGOROUS GROWER. THIS WEEPING RED JAPANESE MAPLE TREE GROWS GREAT IN FULL SUN AND CAN HANDLE PARTIAL SHADE AREAS THOUGH THE COLOR MAINTAINS BETTER WITH AT LEAST A 3-4 HOURS OF SUNLIGHT. Filtered sun. Moderate grower to 6 feet tall and wide, depending on pruning and training

Weeping cultivar with cascading branches · Leaves are dark green, turning golden with streaks of orange and red in the fall. Grows to 6-8' high and wide depending on pruning

Low-branching, dwarf tree with delicate weeping effect. Holds beautiful crimson color throughout summer before dropping in fall. Well-suited for use as a small lawn tree or on patios and entryways. Filtered sun. Moderate grower to 6 feet tall and wide, depending on pruning and training

The Fireglow Japanese Maple is among the best red-leaf maples available. Smaller than ‘Bloodgood’, it holds its red leaf color in summer heat much better, and its size, to just 12 feet or so, makes it a top choice for smaller gardens or smaller spaces. The beautiful 5-lobed leaves are brilliant red in spring, turning burgundy red all summer, and then returning to glowing red in fall. The trees reach a maximum height of 15 feet tall, with a spread of 10 feet.

Emperor One is an improved variety of upright Japanese Maple that is similar to the classic Bloodgood. This dwarf shade tree also known as the Red Emperor offers 3 seasons of rich red to purple color. This extraordinarily stunning tree adds interest, distinction, and property value to your home! The attractive leaves are a deep shade of burgundy-plum in the spring and summer. Cool temperatures enliven the leaves of the Emperor One Japanese Maple transforming them into a vibrant, fiery red. This variety boasts excellent color retention under a variety of conditions. The trees reach a maximum height of 15 feet tall, with a spread of 10 feet.

Bloodgood Japanese maple trees have vibrant foliage throughout most of the year. They grow in a rounded, upright shape, with thin branches sprouting from either a single trunk or multiple sub-trunks. The trees reach a maximum height of 15-25 feet tall, with a spread of 15-20 feet.

Height: 30 feet Spread: 15 feet Sunlight: full sun Hardiness Zone: 6a Other Names: Common Beech, European Beech Description: An incredible accent tree with smooth gray bark and cascading branches; glossy burgundy leaves in spring turn to green; leaves are coppery in fall; a most stately specimen;particular about growing conditions, requires rich soil and moisture; smaller beech Ornamental Features Purple Fountain Beech has attractive deep purple foliage which emerges burgundy in spring. The serrated pointy leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding coppery-bronze in the fall. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. The smooth silver bark is extremely showy and adds significant winter interest. Landscape Attributes Purple Fountain Beech is a dense deciduous tree with a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Height: 50 feet Spread: 40 feet Sunlight: full sun Hardiness Zone: 3b Description: A popular hybrid of the silver and red maples combining the best attributes of both; stunning fall colors, excellent habit of growth, tolerant of conditions, fast growing; an excellent alternative for locations where a red maple may not grow Ornamental Features Autumn Blaze Maple features showy clusters of red flowers along the branches in early spring before the leaves. It has green foliage throughout the season. The lobed leaves turn outstanding shades of orange and in the fall. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. The furrowed gray bark and brick red branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape. Landscape Attributes Autumn Blaze Maple is a deciduous tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should only be pruned in summer after the leaves have fully developed, as it may 'bleed' sap if pruned in late winter or early spring. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Height: 50 feet Spread: 40 feet Sunlight: full sun Hardiness Zone: 3b Description: A popular hybrid of the silver and red maples combining the best attributes of both; stunning fall colors, excellent habit of growth, tolerant of conditions, fast growing; an excellent alternative for locations where a red maple may not grow Ornamental Features Autumn Blaze Maple features showy clusters of red flowers along the branches in early spring before the leaves. It has green foliage throughout the season. The lobed leaves turn outstanding shades of orange and in the fall. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. The furrowed gray bark and brick red branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape. Landscape Attributes Autumn Blaze Maple is a deciduous tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should only be pruned in summer after the leaves have fully developed, as it may 'bleed' sap if pruned in late winter or early spring. It has no significant negative characteristics.

PLANT FINDER Search For More Plants View My Plant List Plant List Help tree Crimson King Norway Maple Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' Add To My Plant List print pageSave Crimson King Norway Maple (Acer platanoides 'Crimson King') at Connon Nurseries Crimson King Norway Maple (Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder) Height: 50 feet Spread: 40 feet Sunlight: full sun Hardiness Zone: 4a Description: One of the most cherished purple-leaf landscape trees, holding its foliage color well throughout the season; a dense shade tree best used as a prominent color accent, many consider it the ultimate feature tree for the front yard Ornamental Features Crimson King Norway Maple has attractive burgundy foliage throughout the season. The lobed leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding deep purple in the fall. It is bathed in stunning corymbs of lemon yellow flowers along the branches in early spring before the leaves. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. Landscape Attributes Crimson King Norway Maple is a dense deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should only be pruned in summer after the leaves have fully developed, as it may 'bleed' sap if pruned in late winter or early spring. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Height: 40 feet Spread: 25 feet Sunlight: full sun Hardiness Zone: 4a Description: A tall, narrow to tightly oval shade tree with rich purple foliage throughout the season; because of its prominence in terms of both color and form, it's best used as a feature accent for smaller landscapes, also makes a stunning tall screen Ornamental Features Crimson Sentry Norway Maple has attractive burgundy foliage throughout the season. The lobed leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding deep purple in the fall. It is clothed in stunning corymbs of lemon yellow flowers along the branches in early spring before the leaves. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. Landscape Attributes Crimson Sentry Norway Maple is a dense deciduous tree with a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should not require much pruning, except when necessary, such as to remove dieback. It has no significant negative characteristics.