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Japanese Maple 'Matsuyoi': Evening Twilight with Variegated Foliage

Japanese Maple Matsuyoi

Matsuyoi foliage

Matsuyoi form

Matsuyoi bark

Overview

Japanese Maple 'Matsuyoi' (Acer palmatum 'Matsuyoi'), also known as 'Machiyou' or 'Myoi', translates to "evening twilight". It is a variegated cultivar with green leaves irregularly margined and sectored with creamy-white, often with pinkish new growth. The overall effect is soft and luminous, like twilight. An upright, slow-growing tree.

Botanical Details

  • Family: Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
  • Genus: Acer (AY-ser)
  • Species: Acer palmatum (pahl-MAY-tum)
  • Cultivar: 'Matsuyoi'
  • Also known as: 'Machiyou', 'Myoi'

Cultivation

USDA zones 5-8. Best in dappled shade. Moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Water regularly.

Garden Uses

A beautiful specimen for a shaded border, woodland garden, or container. Its twilight tones create a calm atmosphere.

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