Azaleas and rhododendrons are also popular choices for a Japanese-inspired garden. ‘Azaleas and rhododendrons are widely used ...

The Japanese maple is a common name referring to a species of trees or shrubs under the scientific name Acer palmatum ... from their rich red foliage, cultivars like 'Bloodgood,' 'Osakazuki ...

These special maples again caught the eyes of enthusiasts. Now there are perhaps 1,000 cultivars in existence, although sloppy recordkeeping and naming practices may have resulted in many duplications ...

There are two types of Japanese maple growth patterns: upright (Acer palmatum) varieties like 'Bloodgood' that are the perfect addition to your summer landscape; and weeping ones (Acer palmatum var.