Acer palmatum 'Kara ori nishiki'

Also Known As

Kara ori nishiki Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 10'-12'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Kara ori nishiki' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Kara ori nishiki' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with gold, green, pink, variegated and white foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Kara ori nishiki'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Kara ori nishiki'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Named after a Japanese brocade used by dancers, the new growth of this small 12' tree opens dark-red before turning to copper-green with white-to-yellow tinted with pink variegation, sometimes painting the whole leaf! S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Kara ori nishiki is a not very vigorous variegated tree similar to Oridono nishiki or Kagiri nishiki, upright growing and shrubby.

By: Whitman Farms

PALMATUM, coppery green, variegated. This Japanese name refers to a specific brocade often used by dancers. New growth emerges deep red and matures to coppery green in summer with white deepening to yellow variegation, sometimes painting just the edges, sometimes almost entire leaves, and often with pink overtones. A slow growing cultivar that will always intrigue with its colorful brocade.