Harold Johnston of Tallassee, AL found and named the Japanese maple, Red Elf. Unfortunately his stock plant of Red Elf was lost, along w...Read Moreith Twisted Spider and Johnnie's Surpise. Harold passed away last year and those of us who knew Harold are wanting to establish a planting of all the Japanese maples that Harold introduced. There are about 30 maples. We keep finding new ones in our search for Red Elf and Johnnie's Surpise.
The two maples that we lack are Red Elf and Johnnie's Surprise. If anyone has one of these cultivars we would appreciate talking to them and would like to get scions.
St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | February 2005 | positive
This is one of the most dwarf Japanese maples on the market. Plants may grow less than 2 inches per year and unlikely ever reach 3 feet....Read More Its small size makes it ideal for bonsai or for a rock garden setting. the leaves are reddish but will turn green if in too much shade. Fall colour is scarlet.
Harold Johnston of Tallassee, AL found and named the Japanese maple, Red Elf. Unfortunately his stock plant of Red Elf was lost, along w...Read More
This is one of the most dwarf Japanese maples on the market. Plants may grow less than 2 inches per year and unlikely ever reach 3 feet....Read More