Abstract: A new culivar of Sugar Maple tree (Acer saccharum) having a compact oval appearance, dark red to bronze new growth and fall foliage, small, dark and slightly thicker leaves, good summer heat and drought resistance and cold hardiness. The tree is beautiful, compact, tought, colorful and functional as an ornamental shade tree.

Abstract: A new plant variety of Acer palmatum characterized by Pink sectoral leaf variegation.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Acer×freemanii named ‘AF#1’ is described. ‘AF#1’ is characterized by superior fall coloration.

Abstract: A new plant variety of Acer palmatum characterized by red sectoral leaf variegation.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Japanese Maple plant named ‘Taylor’, characterized by its upright plant habit; brownish red-colored stems; and green and pink bi-colored leaves.

Abstract: A sugar maple tree named ‘BAKrise’ having brilliant red fall foliage and an upright, spreading growth habit.

Abstract: A Trident maple tree (Acer buergerianum) named ‘ABMTF’ having an upright oval canopy, dense branching, smooth bark that has minimal exfoliation, and vigorous growth rate, and is capable of being reproduced reliably from vegetative cuttings.

Abstract: A Red Maple tree named ‘RT4’ and distinguished by having a bark of a striking reddish-brown color and capable of being reliably reproduced from vegetative cuttings.

Abstract: A sugar maple tree named ‘BAKharl’ having a brilliant and unique fall color presentation and an upright structure that develops into a full and spreading crown.

Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of Tatarian Maple tree named ‘GarAnn’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; strong and nearly horizontal branch angles; attractive fall foliage coloration; and vibrant red-colored samara that retain their coloration for about six weeks.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Sugar Maple tree (i.e., Acer saccharum) is provided that exhibits beautiful thick leathery glossy deep green leaves. The leaf bases also tend to be more truncate than those typical of Acer saccharum. The leaves possess a waxy upper surface. The tree is a vigorous grower and exhibits superior performance when exposed to summer heat and wind. Accordingly, good resistance to leaf tatter that is common in Sugar Maple trees is exhibited. The branching habit is substantially symmetrical. Attractive fall leaf coloration in shades of yellow, orange and red generally is exhibited. Also, the winter hardiness is good. The new cultivar is well suited for growing in the landscape as an attractive ornamental shade tree.

Abstract: A novel variety of Acer.times.freemanii was discovered in Minnesota. It has a distinct upright, pyramidal shape, vibrant deep burgundy fall color and superior winter hardiness.