“The term ‘Japanese maple’ usually refers to Acer palmatum,” said Greg Payton ... At Chadwick, a cultivar called Fireglow has recently been added — “one of the best for central ...

They are called simply green Japanese maples (Acer palmatum). They are fast-ish growing, typically have green bark, suffer few if any pest problems and have dramatic red fall color. 'Orangeola' is ...

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.

Acer palmatum ... Japanese maples are of a weeping habit, but there are exceptions. Orangeola, for instance, has heavy, pendulous branches.Credit...Buchholz & Buchholz Nursery Midsize Fireglow ...

As a professional gardener, I have cared for many different varieties of Japanese maple, Acer palmatum, when managing gardens ...