7 Stunning Maples for your PNW Garden!

Written by Steve Nassar

7 Stunning Maples for your PNW Garden!

If you’re looking to add breathtaking color, texture, and year-round interest to your garden, you can’t go wrong with maple trees! With hundreds of unique varieties to choose from, we’ve narrowed it down to the seven best for the Pacific Northwest. These stunning trees are perfect for any garden, from small spaces to expansive landscapes. Let’s dive in!

1. Baby Lace Japanese Maple

A small, weeping tree with delicate, orange-to-red leaves that turn green with bronze highlights. Ideal for containers or special spots. Grows to 4-5’ tall. Part sun.

2. Coral Bark Japanese Maple

Bright pink-red bark in winter and yellow leaves in fall make this upright tree a year-round showstopper. Grows to 15-25’ tall. Full sun to part shade.

3. Shaina Japanese Maple

A compact tree with deep burgundy leaves that turn bright red in fall. Perfect for smaller gardens or containers. Grows to 6-8’ tall. Full sun to part shade.

4. Full Moon Japanese Maple

Broad, fan-shaped leaves that turn from yellow-orange to green, then burst into a vibrant fall display. Grows to 8-12’ tall. Full sun to part shade.

5. Vine Maple

Native to the PNW, this multi-stemmed maple has airy branches and golden fall foliage, with some varieties featuring red-orange bark. Grows to 10-15’ tall. Part sun to full shade.

6. Red Sunset Maple

Famous for its brilliant red fall leaves, this tree is perfect for larger landscapes or boulevards. Grows to 40-50’ tall. Full sun to part sun.

7. Paperbark Maple

Known for its peeling cinnamon-brown bark and red fall foliage, this tree adds unique texture and year-round interest. Grows to 20-30’ tall. Full sun to part shade.

These 7 maples will transform your garden with stunning seasonal colors and striking features. Whether you want a bold statement tree or a delicate accent, there’s a perfect maple for every landscape in the Pacific Northwest

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