Acer palmatum ‘Hana fubuki’
Japanese Maple - Flower Snowstorm
A variegated Japanese Maple which is best described as a smaller version of the traditional ‘Butterfly’ variety. New spring green leaves are edged with brilliant pink splashes which the amounts can vary leaf to leaf. Leaves typically have a distorted shape to them as well. The pink variegation changes to more of a creamy-white by summer. In the fall, leaves change to orange. Grows 6′ high by 4′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Tags | variegated |
| Zone | 6 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Introduced by Tsukasa Nursery, Japan in 1999.
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: Palmatum

