Try WhistlingGardens.ca. They are near Brantford, Ontario and I know that they have a mail order service, just not sure if they get out to the East Coast. Give it a try though, they have lots of nice product. I was there a few weeks ago and picked up A.p. Purple Ghost and A.p. Aka Kawa Hime - both doing well.

Thanks gardenj76, I really appreciat ethis information.

I've tried to check out this website, but can't get any of the links to open with the plant listings or prices. Do you have a similar problem?

gardenj76
I was there a couple of weeks ago, but I did not see Purple Ghost. Hope you don't mind I ask; was that the last one you picked up and what is the pot size of the plant you picked up?

Hi there, Gardenitis; on the main page click on the button on the left labeled 'Catalogues' - once you have gone to this screen you will see a link called 'retail price list 2009' - click on this link to see a pdf version of everything he offers organized alphabetically.

Garcan; I can't remember if the Purple Ghost I got was the last one. It was a one gallon size and seems pretty healthy with lots of leaves so far...although I think I will move it in the fall after reading up on it's potential size. What did you get when you went? Isn't it a cool place?

I have attached a link to my Garden Blog that shows all of my Acers including the two that I got from Whistling Gardens.

Happy long weekend gardening!

Here is a link that might be useful: Paradise in Progress (my garden blog)

gardenj76
Thanks for the info and sharing your garden blog.
I picked up mostly conifers, but I did get a few maples as well; First Ghost, Red Filigree Lace, Butterfly, and Mikazuki. The last one is very rare, and I just happened to be there when he opened the boxes from a new shipment. Yeah, it is indeed a cool place.

Sorry Gardenitis, didn't mean to cut into your post. I share your frustration in finding a Canaidian maple mail order source. If you are desperate enough, there are a few sources in the US that will ship to Canada, but you probably already know.

Try Topiary Gardens. They're in upsate New York, very close to Canadian border. They carry almost 500 varieties of Japanese Maple - plenty to feed your maple obsession!

www.topiary-gardens.com

Regards,

K4