If you’re searching for a striking focal point for your garden, a japanese maple red stem variety is the perfect choice. Celebrated for its vibrant red stems, delicate foliage, and elegant branching, these exceptional trees bring four-season beauty to New Zealand gardens. Whether displayed as a specimen plant, accent or part of a Japanese-inspired landscape, japanese maple red stem trees offer year-round interest with their colorful bark, deep-cut leaves, and stunning seasonal changes.

Acer 'Red Emperor' is a striking Japanese maple valued for its rich deep red foliage and strong upright form. This deciduous tree performs exceptionally well in New Zealand gardens and is ideal for feature planting in both residential and commercial landscapes. Its foliage emerges bright red in spring, holds colour well through summer, and finishes with vivid crimson tones in autumn. Bold and reliable, Acer 'Red Emperor' adds structure, colour, and year round appeal.
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Acer palmatum Fjellheim is an impressive Japanese Maple featuring a rich display of delicate foliage held on colourful stems. Leaves on this small, deciduous tree emerge red in spring, age to become lime green, then develop golden yellow tones in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 2 m tall and the same wide. Acer Fjellheim makes for a magnificent specimen and is ideal for including in a mixed planting, growing against a stark wall, planting around outdoor living areas, or for using anywhere the spectacular colour can be enjoyed.
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