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Japanese Maple 'Kagiri nishiki': Variegated with Pink and Cream Margins

Japanese Maple Kagiri nishiki

Overview

Japanese Maple 'Kagiri nishiki' (Acer palmatum 'Kagiri nishiki') is a variegated cultivar. Its leaves are green with distinct creamy-white margins, often flushed with pink in spring. The variegation is stable and attractive. An upright, slow-growing tree for a clean, defined variegated look.

Botanical Details

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

Cultivation

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

Design Ideas

Ideal as a specimen in a shade garden or container where its clean pink-and-white margins can be appreciated.

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