
Acer palmatum ‘Shigi no hoshi’
Japanese Maple - Star of the Sandpiper
A reticulated variegated Japanese Maple which is similar to ‘Shigitatsu sawa’. New deeply divided spring leaves emerge a creamy-yellow with their veins highlighted in light green. As the leaves mature, they become creamy-green with darker green veins by summer. For fall, the foliage turns bright yellow. Grows 4-5′ high and wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Tags | variegated |
| Zone | 6 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Introduced by Yutaka Tanaka of Tsukasa Maple Nursery, Japan.
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.
Group: Matsumurae
