The first plant that comes to mind is a tree, the Japanese maple.

In the next section, we'll explore the dramatic Japanese maple.

But it will not enjoy the long life a Japanese maple deserves.

Japanese maples are known for their interesting foliage in any season.

For the modest garden perhaps a Japanese maple would suit.

But it was the Japanese maples that stole my heart last week.

The Japanese maple by the door was in need of repotting.

A Japanese maple can take at least two weeks.

"They didn't have to dig up our favorite Japanese maple," one said.

They went just beyond the arbor to the edge of a tall Japanese maple and turned right.