The Nishiki gawa Japanese Maple is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree that typically grows up to 10-15 feet tall. It has an upright, vase-shaped form with delicate, lacy foliage. The leaves are deeply lobed and have a variegated pattern of green, white, and pink.
The foliage of the Nishiki gawa Japanese Maple is its most distinctive feature. The leaves emerge in spring with a mix of green, white, and pink colors. As the season progresses, the white and pink areas turn to a creamy white or light green, while the green areas deepen in color. In the fall, the leaves may develop shades of yellow, orange, or red before dropping.
Due to its unique variegated foliage, the Nishiki gawa Japanese Maple is often used as a focal point in gardens and landscapes. It can be planted as a specimen tree, in small groups, or in containers. Its variegated leaves add visual interest and create a striking contrast.
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East Asia |
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Height: |
12’ - 15' |
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Spread: |
12' - 15' |
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Spacing: |
15' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Mulch in southern climates to keep roots cool. Keep pruning to a minimum and prune in fall or winter. Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, fusarium, wilt, botrytis, anthracnose, and root rots. Potential insect pests include aphids, scale, borers, root weevils, and mites. Chlorosis may occur in high pH soils
LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, and Street Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea, Black Mondo Grass, Rhododendron
IMAGES: Andreas Rockstein, Acer palmatum, (2) Forest and Kim Starr, starr-070621-7521-Acer_palmatum-leaves-Upper_Kimo_Dr_Kula-Maui
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
