Just know this: Most of the smallest maples are Japanese ones and, botanically, these are usually Acer palmatum, but also Acer japonicum. The cultivar name may be in Japanese or English.

The cultivar I have had the longest is Acer palmatum var. dissectum, a.k.a. ‘Crimson Queen’. It is rounded and slow-growing to maybe 10 feet tall with a larger spread.

The vivid red and orange leaves of Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) make them a knockout in any landscape, but one cultivar stands out for its eye-catching fall and winter display. Its name ...

A close-up of an unspecified Japanese maple seed pod - Lois GoBe/Shutterstock Many home landscapers love the look of Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) for their garden or yard, and it's easy to ...