The 'Bloodgood' is a popular variety that is prized for its deep, burgundy-red foliage that turns vibrant scarlet-red in the fall. It has an upright, open growth habit and will reach 15-25' tall and 15-20' wide at maturity. Its reddish-black bark is displayed in the winter after foliage has disappeared.
The 'Shishigashira' is a colorful, dense variety that will reach 12-15' tall and 8-10' wide at maturity. Its thick clusters of curly, green foliage turn vibrant shades of orange and yellow in the fall.
Golden-yellow blooms appear in mid-spring. Deep-green foliage is tinged with bronze. Grows 3-5' tall and wide.
The 'Summer Gold' variety is known for its bright green foliage that is variegated with yellow margins. Foliage turns brilliant red with yellow-orange margins in the fall. This small tree will slowly reach 8-10' tall and 4-6' wide, but has been known to reach 15' tall and wide when planted in ideal conditions. Creamy white flowers emerge in the spring.