Small Japanese maple trees are the ultimate statement plant for compact gardens, courtyards, and urban spaces across New Zealand. Prized for their elegant form, finely cut foliage, and stunning seasonal colour, these compact maples offer year-round beauty without overwhelming your landscape. With a gentle growth habit and incredible leaf variation, small Japanese maple trees are perfect for pots, patios, shady borders, or as specimen trees where space is at a premium.

Acer palmatum 'Shaina' is a compact Japanese maple prized for its intense crimson red foliage and naturally tidy upright habit. This deciduous tree performs exceptionally well in New Zealand gardens and is ideal for feature planting in small spaces. Its rich colour holds well through spring and summer before deepening further in autumn. Bold yet refined, Acer palmatum 'Shaina' adds strong visual impact to ornamental landscapes.
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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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