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Japanese Maple 'Yezo nishiki': Variegated Green and White with Pink Highlights

Japanese Maple Yezo nishiki

Yezo nishiki foliage

Yezo nishiki form

Overview

Japanese Maple 'Yezo nishiki' (Acer palmatum 'Yezo nishiki') is a variegated cultivar with green leaves irregularly splashed and margined with creamy white, often with pink highlights on new growth. The variegation pattern is unique on each leaf. A slow-growing, upright small tree that adds brightness to shaded areas.

Botanical Details

Family: Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Genus: Acer (AY-ser)
Species: Acer palmatum (pahl-MAY-tum)
Cultivar: 'Yezo nishiki'

Growing Guide

USDA zones 5-8. Requires dappled shade to maintain variegation. Moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Water regularly. Slow growth; avoid heavy fertilization.

Garden Applications

Best as a specimen in a shade garden, container, or collector's bed where its intricate variegation can be admired.

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