Acer palmatum ‘Akaji nishiki’
Japanese Maple - Red Brocade
A dwarf Japanese Maple with characteristics similar to ‘Deshojo’. Spring foliage emerges a bright pinkish-red and fades to green for the summer. Up-close the foliage is lightly speckled in variegation. During the summer a second flush of new pinkish-red foliage appears. During the fall, foliage changes to orange and red. Grows 4-6′ high by 2-4′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 6 |
| Tags | Bonsai |
Origin
Parentage unknown.
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light.
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
This variety is sometimes considered identical to ‘Seigai’ and ‘Bonfire’ as indicated in Vertrees but many sources dispute this claim. Though they are very similar.
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