A beautiful Japanese maple with leaves that emerge strawberry pink, frosted with cream. In sun, the leaves hold their color, and will be veined in green and silver. In shade, the variegation is more subtle, with pink and silver tones. Upright and vigorous, growing to 8′ in 10 years.
Japanese Maple Notes
- Hardy to Zone 5
- Acer palmatum, Acer shirasawanum, and Acer japonicum are all considered Japanese Maples
- Japanese Maples require well drained soil with even moisture
- Japanese Maples thrive in partial shade in most areas where they are hardy. In cool summer climates like the Pacific Northwest, most can be grown in full sun
- In climates with hot summers, most Japanese Maples will require some shade to thrive
- Sizes given in descriptions are average sizes of a 10-15 year old tree, in average conditions. Our experience with growing Japanese Maples is in the cool maritime climate of the Pacific Northwest; they may grow differently in your climate.
