Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo' from Neil Vanderkruk Holdings Inc.

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Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'

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Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo' - Japanese Maple

More About Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'

Green foliage when young becoming variegated
As the growth of the plant slows the leaves become spotted with white or pink
As the season progresses, or in some shade, the foliage can become mostly white
Fall colour can be orange to red

Interesting Notes:

The name means "floating cloud''.

Zone:

Height:

3-4 m

Spread:

3-4 m

Floating Clouds Japanese Maple Growing and Maintenance Tips

Best planted in a well-drained soil with high organic matter. Japanese maples are grown as specimen trees or multi-stemmed plants. Any pruning should be done in summer. Mulch well, but avoid heaping mulch against the stem. Most cultivars need full sun or light afternoon shade.