Maple Trees

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Few trees give back more than a maple — graceful year-round form, generous summer shade, and a fall show of scarlet, orange, and gold that turns a whole yard into a landmark.

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30-day plant guarantee
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USPS & FedEx · all 48 states
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Partner nurseries nationwide
Based in
York, SC
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AboutMaple Trees

A maple is a tree you plant for the long view. Few plants shape a landscape the way a maple does — a clean branching habit, a canopy that throws cool shade all summer, and a fall display that ranges from glowing yellow to deep crimson. Whether you want a towering shade tree for the front yard or a sculptural Japanese maple for a quiet corner, this is the genus that delivers season after season.

There's a maple for every spot. Big, fast-growing shade types like red and sugar maples cover ground quickly and color the whole street come October. Japanese maples stay smaller and slower, prized for lacy, finely cut leaves and elegant form — perfect near a patio, an entryway, or a container. Pick a larger grower where you want shade and scale; choose a Japanese maple where you want a living focal point and refined texture.

Growing basics

Most maples are refreshingly low-maintenance. Give them well-drained soil and room for the roots, and they ask for little. Shade-type maples want full sun to color their best, while many Japanese maples appreciate a touch of afternoon shade to protect their delicate leaves in hot climates. Water deeply while young, mulch to keep roots cool, and they settle in for decades. Most are cold-hardy and reliably deciduous, dropping their leaves after the fall finale and leafing back out each spring.

Shipped to arrive healthy. Every maple is grown in our nursery network, inspected, and hand-packed in protective, season-aware packaging — and we honor the state-by-state agricultural rules that govern where trees can ship.

Common questions

  • What's the difference between a shade maple and a Japanese maple?

    Shade maples like red and sugar maples grow large and fast, giving you a full canopy and broad summer shade. Japanese maples stay smaller and slower, with finely cut, often colorful foliage and a sculptural shape that makes them ideal as a focal point or in a container.

  • How much room does a maple need?

    It depends on the type. Large shade maples can reach 40–60 feet and need open space away from foundations and power lines. Japanese maples are far more compact — many top out under 15 feet, and dwarf forms thrive in pots on a patio.

  • When will I see fall color?

    Maples color up in autumn as nights cool, typically from late September into November depending on your region. Even young trees put on a show, and the display intensifies as the tree matures.

  • Do Japanese maples grow in full sun?

    Many do, but in hot climates their delicate leaves can scorch in intense afternoon sun. A spot with morning sun and some afternoon shade keeps their color rich and their foliage looking its best. Green-leaved and many red varieties tend to handle more sun than the lacy, finely dissected types.

  • Which states can maples ship to?

    Nursery trees carry agricultural shipping rules that vary by state. Those restrictions are built into fulfillment, so trees are only sent where they're allowed to go.

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