
Acer palmatum ‘Itami nishiki’
Japanese Maple - Itami nishiki
A stunning upright variegated Japanese Maple with deep red bark! Green irregular leaves have margins of red/orange and pink in the spring that transitions to more yellowish edges by summer. Fall time foliage changes to shades of yellow, orange and red. Grows 6′ high by 4′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 6 |
| Tags | variegated |
Origin
Parentage unknown.
Synonymous
Acer palmatum 'Itame nishiki', Acer palmatum 'Itame nibluki'
Special Notes
Exposure: Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light. Protected from the hot mid-day sun.
Soil: Well workable, moist but well draining slightly acidic soil. Dislikes heavy clay soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed, can be done during winter up until early August.

