PUNGO MAPLES
Virginia Beach Japanese Maple Nursery
Katsura
Katsura is a beloved upright tree famous for its breathtaking, multi-colored spring flush featuring tones of bright orange, yellow, and peach. As summer advances, the foliage transitions into a pleasing medium green with subtle orange margins on new growth. Autumn arrives with a brilliant second act of bright golden-yellow and orange hues. It brings an incredible, uplifting splash of early color to the waking spring garden.
Ki Hachijo
Ki Hachijo is a distinctive upright Japanese maple prized for its unusual, bright yellowish-green foliage and delicate structure. The spring leaves emerge with a crisp, luminous chartreuse color that remains fresh and vibrant through summer. In autumn, the canopy transforms into a warm, glowing display of clear yellow and soft orange. It offers a refreshing alternative to traditional green and red maples in the landscape.
Kinshi
Kinshi, meaning Silk Thread, is a rare dwarf cultivar featuring extremely narrow, linear leaf lobes that create an ultra-fine texture. The spring foliage unfurls in a soft, bright green color that resembles delicate pine needles or bamboo foliage. Through the summer, the dense, upright shrub maintains its unique, wispy appearance before turning golden-yellow in fall. It is a prized specimen for collectors and specialized woodland settings.
Koto-No-Ito
Koto-No-Ito translates to Harp Strings, perfectly describing the exceptionally thin, thread-like green lobes of its foliage. The spring leaves emerge with a delicate light green hue often brushed with soft bronze tips. As summer progresses, the fine texture creates a bamboo-like, graceful appearance in the garden. Autumn completes the season with a brilliant transformation into bright golden-yellow tones. Its unique texture provides wonderful contrast against broad-leaved plants.
Lionheart
Lionheart is a vigorous and robust upright tree featuring exceptionally dark, rich purple-red foliage. The deeply cut leaves maintain their intense dark burgundy coloration exceptionally well through the heat of summer without fading. When autumn arrives, the dense canopy erupts into a brilliant display of bright scarlet and crimson. Its strong growth habit and rich color make it a magnificent focal point for any property.
Mai Kujaku
Mai Kujaku, meaning Dancing Peacock, is an exquisite weeping laceleaf cultivar with finely dissected, cascading green foliage. The spring leaves emerge in a light, cheerful green that creates a soft, feathery waterfall effect over the branches. During summer, the dense canopy matures into a rich, deep green before turning brilliant shades of gold and amber in fall. Its graceful weeping habit adds unmatched elegance to shady garden corners.
Mikawa yatsubusa
Mikasa Yatsubusa is a charming ultra-dwarf cultivar characterized by dense, tightly clustered green leaves on a very slow-growing framework. The foliage emerges in bright green in spring and forms a neat, bun-like shrub structure over time. In autumn, the tiny leaves transform into warm shades of golden-yellow before dropping. It is exceptionally well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, and high-end bonsai cultivation.
Mikazuki
Mikazuki, meaning Crescent Moon, is a stunning reticulate cultivar featuring creamy-pink leaves intricately veined with dark green. The spring flush is remarkably bright and colorful, illuminating shaded areas with its pastel beauty. Throughout summer, the leaves settle into a mottled green pattern with white and pink undertones. Autumn brings a brilliant final burst of bright yellow and orange shades.
Moonfire
Moonfire is a striking upright tree featuring rich, dark burgundy foliage that glows intensely when backlit by the sun. The spring leaves emerge in a deep black-red color, holding their dark pigmentation exceptionally well through warm summer months. Autumn arrives with a brilliant transition into bright scarlet and crimson hues. Its strong upright framework and glowing dark leaves add dramatic elegance to any landscape.
Moonrise
Moonrise is an exceptional upright small tree bred for its brilliant bright red spring foliage and robust heat tolerance. The newly emerged leaves open in a stunning glowing red before gradually transitioning into a rich chartreuse-green for summer. Autumn caps off the seasonal cycle with a magnificent second flush of bright orange and red colors. It provides a double dose of vibrant seasonal color in a compact package.
Nebula
Nebula is an enchanting reticulate cultivar displaying deeply lobed leaves patterned with complex dark green and purple veining. The spring foliage unfurls in soft pastel shades of pink and cream, creating a celestial, glowing effect. As summer progresses, the leaves transition into a mottled green network while maintaining their intricate vein details. Autumn concludes the season with a brilliant display of bright yellow and orange.
Olsens Frosted Strawberry
Olsen's Frosted Strawberry is a stunning upright tree famous for its vibrant strawberry-pink spring foliage dusted with a frosted powder. The unique coloration creates a magical pastel glow in the morning sun. As summer advances, the leaves transition into a mottled pink-green before turning bright crimson in autumn. It is a highly sought-after specimen for collectors seeking unique color profiles.
Omureyama
Omureyama is a magnificent weeping upright tree featuring long, arching branches that cascade downward like a green waterfall. The spring foliage emerges in a soft, bright green that creates a serene and peaceful atmosphere in the garden. During summer, the densely draped canopy matures into a deep, rich green. Autumn brings an absolute explosion of brilliant golden-yellow and bright crimson colors. Its weeping canopy makes it an unforgettable landscape feature.
Orange Dream
Orange Dream is a popular upright cultivar celebrated for its luminous, bright orange spring foliage that immediately catches the eye. As summer progresses, the leaves transition into a pleasing chartreuse-green with subtle orange highlights on new tips. When autumn arrives, the canopy flares into brilliant shades of golden-yellow and bright amber. It is an exceptional choice for adding warm, glowing tones to mixed garden beds.
Orangeola
Orangeola is a stunning weeping laceleaf cultivar known for its deeply dissected leaves and multi-toned seasonal display. The spring foliage emerges in a vibrant bright orange-red before transitioning to a rich bronze-green during summer. As new growth continues, the tips maintain a contrasting orange flush against the darker interior. Autumn finishes the year with a brilliant display of fiery red and crimson.
Osakazuki
Osakazuki is universally acclaimed as having the most brilliant, fiery red autumn foliage of any Japanese maple. The upright, vase-shaped tree features large, deep green leaves throughout the spring and summer months. When autumn temperatures drop, the entire canopy transforms into an incandescent, glowing crimson red that stops traffic. It is an essential centerpiece tree for any landscape designer prioritizing autumn color.
Oshio Beni
Oshio Beni translates to Great Crimson Tide, perfectly describing the rich, bright red spring foliage of this upright tree. The deeply lobed leaves maintain a vibrant reddish coloration well into the summer months before darkening slightly. Autumn brings a stunning finale as the canopy lights up with brilliant scarlet and orange hues. Its strong, upright framework makes it a dependable and beautiful landscape specimen.
Peaches And Cream
Peaches And Cream is an exquisite reticulate cultivar featuring delicate creamy-white leaves highlighted by brilliant pink margins and green veins. The spring flush is breathtakingly colorful, offering a soft pastel aesthetic for sheltered garden spots. Through the summer, the leaves settle into a mottled green network with creamy undertones. Autumn concludes the season with a brilliant display of bright golden-yellow.
Peridot Flame
Peridot Flame is an exciting upright small tree celebrated for its brilliant chartreuse-green spring foliage edged in bright red. The contrasting border creates a fiery outline around each leaf during the fresh spring flush. As summer advances, the leaves mature into a clean solid green before turning warm gold in autumn. It adds a vibrant, energetic splash of color to garden borders.
Peve Starfish
Peve Starfish is an eccentric and fascinating upright cultivar famous for its uniquely curled, star-fish-like leaf lobes. The dark purple-red spring foliage curls inward tightly, exposing the lighter underside of the leaves. Throughout summer, the dark burgundy coloration holds firm on the quirky, stiff branches. Autumn brings a bright flash of crimson before the leaves drop, making it an incredible conversation piece.