Kagiri Nishiki Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Kagiri Nishiki'
Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum
SKU #03321
| Description | A unique and interesting Japanese maple with pink and white irregular margins on light green leaves. Pink tones on the foliage become more pronounced in fall. A fine, slow growing, small, vase-shaped tree for courtyards and Asian-themed gardens. An ideal size for a container specimen. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Slowly reaches 8 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide in 10 years; may reach 15 ft. with age. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Vase-Shaped |
| Landscape Use | Container |
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| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Camellia (Camellia) |
| Care | Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
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