Acer palmatum 'Ariadne' is semi-dwarf spreading shrub or small tree with coppery orange pink leaves with green veins in the spring turning to purplish red leaves with red veins in the summer. Acer palmatum 'Ariadne' is showy, but not gaudy in the spring with its coppery pink leaves with green veins. Acer palmatum 'Ariadne' is semi-dwarf and makes a wonderful shrub or small tree in time and can be used as a small specimen in a woodland garden or in a large container. Acer palmatum 'Ariadne' exhibits best color with abundant morning light and afternoon shade. Acer palmatum 'Ariadne' turns brilliant pinkish orange and glows in the autumn garden.
For orders placed before Feb 28, 2026, maples will not be pruned and the heights listed in descriptions will be correct - after that date, all maples
taller that 15-18" will be pruned to 15-18" and description heights are no longer correct.
We are now accepting orders for spring 2026 shipping season. Plants will be pulled when ordered and held until it is safe to ship in the Spring (we might make exceptions for Deep Southeast customers if they want winter shipping - but we won't ship if we feel it's not safe).
Orders being held for Spring are non refundable. Multiple orders will be processed separately. We will be in contact one to two weeks prior to shipping to confirm shipping date.
Thanks and have a great Winter. We will be busy grafting and potting lots of new plants for you for 2026!