The Japanese maple is a common name referring to a species of trees or shrubs under the scientific name Acer palmatum ... from their rich red foliage, cultivars like 'Bloodgood,' 'Osakazuki ...

There are two types of Japanese maple growth patterns: upright (Acer palmatum) varieties like 'Bloodgood' that are the perfect addition to your summer landscape; and weeping ones (Acer palmatum var.