What Is a Dwarf Japanese Maple?
A dwarf Japanese maple is a Japanese maple cultivar which has been bred to be small and heavily branched. There are a number of dwarf cultivars bred for a variety of foliage, from lace-leaf types to dwarf Japanese maples with variegated foliage which is designed to add color to the garden. Nurseries may carry or be able to order dwarf Japanese maple cultivars for their clients, and gardeners can also visit nurseries which specialize in Japanese maples to see an array of cultivars on display.