Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon' Japanese Gardens

Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon' Japanese GardensThis low, full, spreading red Japanese maple will mound, layering over itself. Stake up a branch to have a taller specimen. The new growth comes out bright red, offering a nice contrast. Often used for bonsai. Great color to contrast with the 'greens' of the garden.

after the bloom the new foliage emerges a deep red with bright green veins

This is a semi-evergreen tree depending on the location and winter temperatures

This spruce grows about 6 inches a year

and go to bronze in the winter

It resembles Chamacyparis obtusa 'Nana' but with smaller leaves

Only growing 1 inch per year

Can take less water once established

If you are zoned for this plant

They have gorgeous

Spectacular bright golden needle eastern white pine in winter

It is a  dwarf golden globe Arborvitae that has juvenile foliage of bright gold

'Mylor' has more gold mixed in with the green foliage