Acer palmatum 'Sagara nishiki'

Also Known As

Sagara nishiki Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 5'-10'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Sagara nishiki' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Sagara nishiki' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with gold, green and variegated 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 'Sagara nishiki'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Sagara nishiki'

USDA Zones: 6a - 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

The light green leaves of this small, slow-growing Japanese maple display attractive variegation throughout the growing season. In spring, buttery margins and pink highlights grace the leaves

By: Conifer Kingdom

Sagara Nishiki Japanese Maple has a yellow-golden variegated leaf that emerges in the spring. In summer, the dark green leaves are gold-specked on the edges, this tree makes a great statement piece in the landscape, container garden, or even a rock garden. It is a dwarf variety. The variegated leaves can use extra protection from the sun in the afternoon to help preserve the color. Sagara Nishiki Japanese Maple has fantastic reds and oranges for fall colors.

By: Maples N More Nursery

The bright-green foliage of this lovely 6-12' cultivar is margined and variegated in a soft-yellow with an added touch of pink in spring; needs part-shade to protect its beautiful colors. PSh-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

New leaves emerge yellow with prominent pink margins. Leaves mature pale green with pale-yellow variegations.

By: Bloom River Gardens

The leaves of this fascinating Japanese Maple are variegated green with yellow edging, almost like someone used a yellow felt pen around the edges of each leaf. This tree demands attention all summer!

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

This is a small, but lovely cultivar for a filtered-sun location. It has golden variegated leaves that will burn in strong sunlight, but shine in a protected location. zone 6

By: Whitman Farms

PALMATUM, variegated. The variegated foliage of this small tree is striking. Golden markings are scattered on the green leaves in the spring. Semi-shade will protect the lovely colors during the summer. Slow growing.