Just like Japanese maple, dwarf conifers such as dwarf Alberta spruce (shown here) come in a range of shapes, sizes, and colors. They also grow slowly and won’t overpower Japanese maple.

Japanese maples make wonderful specimens in containers, especially dwarf varieties as they are better suited for long-term container culture,' says Terry Huang, plant expert and Director of Living ...

A dwarf tree is going to be a lot easier to manage in a bonsai pot.” Other traits in Japanese maple’s favor: it’s more forgiving when it comes to pruning; the flexible branches are easily ...

Japanese maples are popular because of their brightly colored leaves. For a small space, look for a dwarf variety that will grow to only about 10 feet tall with a spread of 8 to 10 feet.