Acer palmatum 'Taiyo nishiki'

Also Known As

Taiyo nishiki Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Taiyo nishiki' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Taiyo 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 'Taiyo nishiki'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Taiyo 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 deeply-divided lobes of the leaves on this 10-15' trees are edged with pink and creamy-yellow; a promising Japanese import. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Spring leaves have bright pink and creamy variegation on pink twigs. Fall colors are vibrant reds and oranges.

By: Conifer Kingdom

DWARF, variegated. Small in all its parts, this is a very nice variegated variety. Yellow-green in spring, green-yellow in summer, and add red in fall!! Its prominent red stems attract attention at any time of year.