Acer palmatum 'Amber Ghost' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Another of the ghost series from Talon Buchholz, this is a fine example of a reticulated leaf form. 'Amber Ghost' requires afternoon shade in most climates and mostly shade in hotter areas. The spring color is predominately white with dark veins in shade but with a moderate amount of sun the entire leaf becomes washed with an amber hue.Fall color is orange with red and yellow.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 6-8 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Developed by Koichiro Wada Nursery, Japan before 1938 'Butterfly' has striking variegation. Frequent pruning is recommended to thin inner branching as it gets older, in order to prevent it from becoming to congested. Fall color is orange. There does appear to be two different cultivars being sold under the name 'Butterfly', while they are similar there is enough difference to indicate that they are distinctively different cultivars. One has pink and yellow variegation in early spring while the other one is pink and creamy white. Later in the season the variegation in both appear white. Butterfly does better in partial shade and in warmer climates the pink fades as summer temperatures rise.
10 year size: Height: 6-8 Feet Width: 4-6 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Pink Ballerina' Variegated Lace Leaf
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Acer palmatum 'Pink Ballerina' is a lace leaf Japanese Maple with pink variegation. 'Pink Ballerina' has a dark red leaf with bright pink variegation scattered across the foliage. The variegation is quite striking and similar to that of Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi'. 'Pink Ballerina' is a low growing and spreading Japanese Maple. 'Pink Ballerina' will maintain a smaller growth habit at maturity.
10 Year Size: Height: 3-5 feet Width: 3-5 feet
Acer palmatum 'Strawberry Spring' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Strawberry Spring’ is a fantastic variety of Japanese maple with reticulated variegation. ‘Strawberry Spring’ emerges in the spring with bright pink leaves with green veins. These pinks turn to creamy white as the summer approaches. Fall color is an array of oranges and reds. ‘Strawberry Spring’ is quickly becoming one of our favorite reticulated Japanese maples.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Cosmos' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Cosmos’ is one of the most heavily variegated Japanese maples in existence. ‘Cosmos’ has green leaves with splashes of pink and white all over them. This variegation is typically very consistent and persists even in the summer. Fall color is a vibrant orange. Not to be confused with ‘Radiant’, which was found as a sport off of ‘Cosmos’. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Grandma's Ghost' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Another of the ghost series from Talon Buchholz, this is a fine example of a reticulated leaf form. 'Grandma's Ghost' requires afternoon shade in most climates and mostly shade in hotter areas. Generally as wide or wider than tall, 'Grandma's Ghost' boasts outstanding spring color that is predominately creamy white or yellow with dark veins. Fall color is bright orange to red. This maple displays variability depending on growing conditions. No matter the result this is a great tree for garden enthusiasts and collectors alike. 10 year size: Height: 4-6 Feet Width: 4-6 FeetSpring Color: Creamy WhiteSummer Color: GreenFall Color: OrangeSun Tolerance: PartialPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Beni shichihenge' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Probably the best variegated maple in our collection. New growth emerges as a show stopping collage of red, pink, orange, cream and green and holding these beautiful colors well into the summer before finally changing to a nice cream and green. Adding to the mystic is this approximate translation of Beni shichihenge, red variegated ghost that changes. Fall color is a distinctive shade of orange. 'Beni shichihenge' grows as a beautiful vase shaped tree when young becoming more round topped with age. The overall appearance is open and graceful. 10 year size: Height: 12-14 Feet Width: 8-10 FeetSpring Color: Red, Pink, Orange, Cream and GreenSummer Color: Green, Cream, PinkFall Color: OrangeSun Tolerance: Full SunPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Yama nishiki' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Yama nishiki' Variegated Japanese Maple is an elegant upright Japanese maple known for its striking white reticulated leaves, which are intricately veined with green. This unique leaf pattern creates the effect of snow-covered mountain peaks, a nod to the tree's name, meaning "Snow Peak" in Japanese. This variegation is outstanding but is not always consistent and is not visible at all times throughout the year. During fall, the foliage transforms into vibrant shades of orange and red, adding seasonal interest. At maturity, Yama Nishiki typically grows to a height of 8 to 10 feet, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens or landscapes where its delicate beauty can be appreciated.
Acer palmatum 'Cotton Candy' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Cotton Candy' is a great Japanese maple with outstanding pink and white variegation. 'Cotton Candy' has splashes of this pink and white color scattered all across its otherwise green foliage. 'Cotton Candy' is a strong variegated Japanese maple and holds these variegated colors deep into the summer. Fall color is an impressive orange.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Jubilee' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Jubilee’ is a fantastic reticulated Japanese maple with stunning variegation all year long. ‘Jubilee’ begins the year with bright pink and purple leaves that are mixed with white variegation. These leaves then turn a pale white and green in the summer. Fall color is bright red and unsurprisingly stunning.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width:4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Amagi shigure' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Starting in early spring with bright pink leaves the reticulation becomes more pronounced and the leaves become more red as spring progresses. In summer the leaves darken and become more purple while the prominent black veins remain. While more sun tolerant than other reticulated varieties this cultivar still appreciates some shade especially in hotter climates. Fall color is orange and spectacular.
10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 Feet Width: 3-4 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Nebula' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Nebula’ is another in a long line of excellent, reticulated Japanese maples introduced by Buchholz nursery. The leaves of Nebula emerge a light pink with peach and cream variegation. The foliage fades to green by summer but maintains the darker contrasting veins. These leaves then change to a striking red color in the fall. ‘Nebula’ is a small to medium growing Japanese maple that will grow to about 8 feet tall at maturity.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Dark Ghost' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Dark Ghost’ is the newest member of the “Ghost” series. ‘Dark Ghost’ is a reticulated Japanese maple just like the rest of the “Ghosts”. Unsurprisingly, ‘Dark Ghost’ has the darkest purple leaves of any of the other ghost varieties. ‘Dark Ghost’ is even a darker purple than ‘Purple Ghost’. ‘Dark Ghost’ also has a larger leaf than many of the other ghost varieties. Acer palmatum ‘Dark Ghost’ leafs out in the spring with a deep purple-red color with reticulated veining. This color holds pretty well into the summer even if the reticulation doesn’t. Fall color is a bright red.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Aka shigitatsu sawa' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Aka shigitatsu sawa’ has amazing early spring variegation. Almost the entire leaf will be cream with undertones of red and dark green veins. The leaves will turn green in the summer but the veins will be darker. 'Aka shigitatsu sawa' will not tolerate afternoon sun in hot climates but should be placed where it can get 3-4 hours of morning sun because light is required to get the red tones to show up. This plant is slow to mature but will turn into a small round topped tree that will be almost as wide as tall.
Synonymous with 'Beni shigitatsu sawa'
10 year size: Height: 7-9 Feet Width: 5-7 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo' is the famous "Floating Cloud" maple. In early spring dazzling foliage opens speckled with pink and white. In summer the pink fades leaving only a dusting of white to hint at its former spring glory. Unfortunately in areas with hotter climates the variegation is not nearly as well developed and some years does not show at all. Oh the anticipation of a gardener in a hot climate hoping each spring that this will be the year that his prized "Floating Cloud" will actually show its colors. If you do actually get to see variegation in early spring in these hot locations it is fleeting at best as it will fade to green quickly leaving the gardener waiting and wanting until next spring. Compact and upright when young 'Ukigumo' matures into a beautiful small round topped tree. Fall color is generally orange.
10 year size: Height: 10-12 Feet Width: 8-10 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Shiro' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Shiro’ is a variegated Japanese maple with impressive white/yellow variegation. ‘Shiro’ will have green leaves with the pale yellow variegation dusted all over the foliage. Some leaves will even be completely yellow. Acer palmatum ‘Shiro’ is a variety that will certainly shine in the garden. 10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 Feet Width: 4-6 feet