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Acer palmatum 'Nishiki Gawa'

Acer palmatum 'Nishiki Gawa' (Japanese Maple)
 

Common Name

Japanese Maple
 

Soil

Any non alkaline soil. Correct light more important
 

Aspect

sun or partial shade
 

Height

12-15ft
 

Action and Timing

The “Pine Bark Maple” has interesting corky bark, the roughness increasing with age. Light green, red edged leaves turn strong yellow during autumn. Growth is upright to 15ft in any light.
 

Nursery Notes

Grafted plant.
 

Opinion

Superb grower, bloody easy, and a fantastic bonsai subject.
 

This plant was added to the database on 27th December, 2009.

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