Acer palmatum 'Sophia' Rare Japanese Maple Maple Ridge Introduction red samaras hang from it's

red samaras hang from it's graceful branches during the summer forming a nice contrast with the green heavily textured leaves

This old cultivar with a name that means pepper and salt

Leaves emerge light green in the spring and hold an attractive green color throughout the summer

What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'

The dusted variegation turns purple in the fall to go with the orange foliage

Acer palmatum 'Sophia' Rare Japanese Maple Maple Ridge Introduction red samaras hang from it'sAcer palmatum Sophia is a new introduction by Maple Ridge Nursery that was discovered as a chance seedling. Sophia is still under observation, but there is no doubt that this is a special Japanese maple tree. Sophia is a matsamurae type Japanese maple with thin leaves with lobes that are wider at the base. These leaves emerge in spring with a pale orange color and defined veining. As temperatures increase, the leaves turn to an attractive olive green.