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Maples Separated by Characteristic
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Family Owned Businness
Herter Nursery is a family-owned business started in 1993 by John and Carol Herter. We specialize in Rare and Hard to find Japanese Maple Trees. There are several hundred varieties of Acer Palmatums (Japanese Maples), with upright growers, lace leaf varieties that canopy, and many that are great for bonsai. We do much of the grafting, and all the growing, right here on our small nursery. Japanese Maples are very easy to care for and last for hundreds of years!
We are the only nursery allowed to graft the Legendary Japanese Maples on the famous Biltmore Estate. The grounds of the estate were designed by Frederick Olmsted, the founder of American Landscape Architecture.
On A Very Good Note, We Will Be Updating Inventory With Many Varieties Coming Back Available! Thanks So Much For The Business For Our Small Nursery!
We offer grafted Japanese maples for sale, including seedlings, bare root plants, and other trees up to 4 feet tall anywhere in the USA. We specialize in Japanese maples and have recently expanded into many woody ornamental plants and vines, including Leyland cypress trees, for creating a beautiful privacy border.
Our focus is on Acer palmatum (Japanese maples), and we sell them directly from our family farm. When you buy Japanese maples from us, you are supporting sustainable practices, as these trees can last for hundreds of years and help the environment.
We have recently closed our Christmas tree farm to dedicate more time to the wholesale of Japanese red maple seedlings and expanding our varieties. We’re adding a new shade house to offer even more choices for our customers. We typically carry at least 100 varieties of Japanese maples for sale, including both large Japanese maple trees and smaller ones, and we plan to add more in the future.
Japanese maples are very easy to grow and prefer well-draining soil with a little spring fertilizer. The lace leaf maples, known for their delicate, cascading branches, are especially popular, and we specialize in these weeping Japanese maple varieties. One of the most remarkable features of Acer palmatum is its fall color, which transforms the landscape with vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows.
Please click on our “Japanese Maple” button above to view the full selection of large Japanese maple trees for sale. We’ve organized the maples by growing habits and other characteristics to assist with your selection.
The What, Why, and How of Japanese Maples
The Japanese maple has been cultivated since the early 17th century and has been carefully bred, selected, and propagated ever since. The Japanese people have played the most significant role in developing these trees. Over the last 100 years, Japanese maples have been further refined in the United States to fit a wide range of climates and growing conditions.
Today, there are hundreds of varieties of Acer palmatum, each with unique leaf colors, shapes, growth habits, and hardiness. Japanese maples are classified into two main growing habits: upright growers and canopy growers. The upright growers tend to be taller, reaching heights of 15-20 feet, and have broader leaves, providing more shade. Canopy growers, the most popular variety, are smaller, typically growing to 9-10 feet, with deeply divided leaves.
The most striking feature of Japanese maples is their leaves, which change color throughout the seasons and can even feature variegated patterns. Fall color is especially breathtaking, as the leaves transform into a stunning canopy of vibrant hues, adding beauty to your landscape before the colder months.
Japanese maples are perfect for landscapes, gardens, and containers. They grow slowly, and many people love to collect various varieties, creating a unique Japanese garden that stands out from the neighborhood. Bonsai collectors particularly appreciate Japanese maples for their suitability for this art form, with many dwarf varieties ideal for bonsai cultivation.
If you’re looking to add something special to your garden or patio, Japanese maples are an excellent choice. Visit our current inventory, which we’ve organized by characteristics to help you find the perfect tree. If you have any questions, please email me at jherter@twave.net.
My wife and I handle all of the grafting, growing, shipping, and customer service, and we aim to respond to all inquiries as soon as possible. Thank you for considering our small nursery, and we hope you enjoy growing a Japanese maple in your life!
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We ship grafted Japanese Maples, seedlings, bare root plants and other trees up to 4 feet tall anywhere in the USA. We specialize in Japanese Maples and recently expanded into many woody ornamental plants and vines, including Leyland cypress trees for a nice privacy border.
We graft and sell the acer palmatum right here from our family farm. Buy direct from the grower, acer palmatum’s (Japanese Maples) last for hundreds of years, so you can also help the environment.We have recently closed our Christmas tree farm, in order to spend more time on the nursery. We are in the process of adding a new shade house, and more room to expand our varieties. We normally carry at least 100 varieties, and hope to have more in the future. The maples are very easy to grow and are not very picky. They just like well drainging soil, and a little spring fertilizer. The lace leaf maples are the most popular, and we specialize in these lace leaf varieties. Fall color is one of the greatest characteristics of Japanese Maples. Please contact me with any questions at jherter@twave.net.
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