Acer palmatum ‘Ryusen’
This is a very interesting Japanese maple that has a natural weeping habit. When staked to grow upright, which really is necessary to get the tree to grow to any height at all, the branches are truly pendulous and weep straight to ground like water flowing over a dam.
The deep green leaves emerge a light green and as the season progresses they take on a very deep green color. But come fall the tree comes alive with a display of orange and red colors that really catch the eye.
Wanted! People who would like to Make Money at Home Growing
and Selling Small Japanese Maples. The demand is growing.
Ryusen does well in zones 5 -8 but actually tolerates the heat and sun better than most Japanese maples, making this an excellent plant for warmer climates. Like all Japanese maples it likes to be planted in good, rich soil that drains well.
I’d be interested in growing some Japanese maples. If you can hook me up with a supplier of seedlings, I’d appreciate it.
Charlie, all of my wholesale suppliers are included with my Backyard Growing System. https://backyardgrowers.com/backyard-income-opportunity/
I have read & listened to your site. I have even purchased the pakage deal, but cannot reach any wholesaler to purchase the Japanese Maples. What am I doing wrong. I wish to get started in my area Zone 5b. ASAP
Helen, just yesterday I saw some Japanese maples advertised yesterday from one of our wholesale sources in the buy sell area. The nice thing about this source is you don’t have to buy a large quantity. I can’t post any details here but as long as you are receiving the Backyard Growers Ecourse I’ll send you information soon about how to get in on these deals. When you say you bought the package, I assume you mean this https://backyardgrowers.com/backyard-income-opportunity/. Check the wholesale directory, I know some of the suppliers in their also have plenty of Japanese maples. I’ve purchased thousands of them for this spring.
I would be interested to grow Japanese maples. If you can hook me up with a supplier of plants, I’d appreciate it.
Jean,
My backyard growing system comes with a wholesale directory of the suppliers that I buy from. https://backyardgrowers.com/backyard-income-opportunity/
I live in zone 8 and I am interested in growing Japanese Maples but have not had any luck in finding anyone to help me out. Can you help me get started.
Gary,
Sure, couple of places I’m going to send you to get started. http://freeplants.com/wanted2.html and when this opens up again you need to check it out, http://backyardgrowers.com/join
Thanks for sharing your wealth of information. Is there much demand for the bonsai maples and if so which is in more demand?
Larry,
Bonsai is a very specialty market and only bonsai enthusiasts are likely to be interested. But those that are are willing to pay good money for them. I knew one bonsai enthusiast that used to fly to Japan and pick out the trees that he wanted then had them shipped to the U.S. Needless to say, he was pretty wealthy. But truth be told, most people are really only familiar with one or two different kinds of Japanese maples and have to be educated. With that said, it’s a lot easier for me to sell 100 flowering shrubs at $5.97 each than it is to sell one Japanese maple at $99.00. If you are interested in Japanese maples you most certain should test drive our members area when we are accepting new members. Right now we are, but that will close in a few days. http://backyardgrowers.com/join Also visit http://www.mikesbackyardnursery.com/
I bought a Ryusen Japanese maple in a 5 gallon pot from an internet store, and it is in the process of leafing out for spring. The new leaves are a bright red, as are the stems. Also, the branching habit is upright; there are no branches pointing downwards or weeping. I am wondering if I was sold the wrong tree. Do you know what the color of Ryusen Japanese maples leaves are when they first emerge in the spring? Also, is the number of leaflets for each leaf an indicator of its species, and if so, what is the number for the Ryusen?
Vanessa,
It’s possible that new leaves might be a bit red in color but the branching habit should be very much downward as in this photo. https://mrmaple.com/products/buy-acer-palmatum-ryusen-japanese-maple
Thanks Mike!
Mine is a young plant in a 5 gallon pot. Its branching habit is pretty upright, so I guess I will have to wait and see as to whether it will weep or not. I’ve also noticed that the new leaves are slowly turning green.
My Japanese maple book has hundreds of maple but nothing Ryusen
I bought one for a pot at the front door to be shaded and kept in controlled water.
Any other name?
Not that I am aware of. A google search will turn up more.