Acer palmatum 'Arakawa' Rough Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Arakawa' translates to rough bark and that perfectly describes the most outstanding feature of this interesting cultivar. It takes 3-5 years for the bark to begin to develop its texture, but once it begins to develop it soon becomes an amazing site. The bark on older plants looks alot like that of a pine tree. The leaves of the new growth emerge with a yellow tint turning green as summer arrives before turning beautiful tones of red, orange or yellow in fall. 'Arakawa' works well for bonsai.10 Year size Height: 12-14 Feet Width: 10-12 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Nishiki gawa' Rough Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Nishiki gawa’ is an upright growing Japanese maple with green leaves. The most remarkable thing about ‘Nishiki gawa’ is the rough, pine bark the tree develops with age. This is a very unique look compared to the majority of Japanese maples that have smooth bark. ‘Nishiki gawa’ has a vibrant orange fall color.10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 6-8 feet
Acer palmatum 'Nishiki yamato' Rough Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Nishiki yamato' is a fast growing Japanese maple that develops rough rough bark similar to a pine tree as it ages. 'Nishiki yamato' has bright green leaves in the spring that darken to a solid green in the summer. These leaves then turn to a bright orange to red in the fall. 'Nishiki yamato' is a very fast growing tree and develops its rough bark quicker than many other rough bark Japanese maples as well.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Hubble's Super Cork' Rough Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Hubble’s Super Cork’ is a relatively new variety that develops rough bark at a very young age compared to similar varieties. These rough bark Japanese maples are always fascinating because it is such a stark contrast from the typical smooth bark of the vast majority of Japanese maples. ‘Hubble’s Super Cork’ leafs out in the spring with bright green leaves which darken as summer approaches. Fall color is a vibrant orange to red. These colors are even more striking when contrasting off of the brown, rough bark. ‘Hubble’s Super Cork’ is another must have variety for all rough bark fans.10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Nishiki Sho' Rough Bark Japanese Maple
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While some consider this cultivar synonymous with 'Arakawa' this plant collected from Smith-Gilbert Arboretum and labeled 'Nishiki sho' seems different than 'Arakawa' collected from other sources. 'Nishiki sho' seems to form rough corky ridges at a slightly younger age and seems to grow a little faster but shorter and wider than 'Arakawa'. Fall color is yellow to orange. 10 Tear size: Height:12-14 Feet Width: 10-12 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Issai nishiki momiji' Rough Bark Japanese Maple
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'Issai nishiki momiji' is a very unique dwarf form of rough bark maple. Issai means one year or a short period. Nishiki refers to the bark So Issai nishiki means that the bark becomes rough within the first year. Momiji means maple and therefore is repetitive when listed as 'Acer palmatum Issai nishiki momiji' and as such maybe this cultivar should only be listed as 'Issai nishiki'. Either way, this little plant is sure to delight. Very rarely available in the trade because of propagation difficulties. There is some question as to its cold hardiness. Fall color is red and orange. 10 Year size Height: 4-6 Feet Width: 2-3 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Ibo nishiki' Rough Bark Japanese Maple
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This is another of the cork bark maples highly prized by bonsai enthusiast. 'Ibo nishiki' means "warty bark", however the fissures in the bark of this small tree do not appear as deep as in some other rough bark varieties such as 'Nishi gawa' or 'Arakawa'. This gives the bark of 'Ibo nishiki' a more subtle appearance. Like many other rough bark varieties it usually takes several years for the warty bark to start to appear. Fall color varies from year to year but is normally a beautiful mix of yellow, orange and even red.10 Tear size: Height:12-14 Feet Width: 10-12 Feet