Acer palmatum 'Wou nishiki'

Also Known As

Wou Nishiki Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 6'-12'
W: 4'-12'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Wou nishiki' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Wou nishiki' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green 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 'Wou nishiki'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: compact, container plant, dwarf, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Wou 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 seven deeply-cut and long, finely tipped lobes of this 6-10' upright growing shrub always draw attention: bright yellow-green, tinted rose in spring, bright green in summer and brilliant crimson in fall. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Spectacular new leaves emerge bright near-yellow green edged with glowing rose to rust red, then change to bright yellow-green. Tree continues to exhibit colorful new growth throughout summer. Bright crimson in fall. Tolerates hot sun, but leaves may bronze. Photo taken mid-October.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This cultivar has very interesting leaves. Each lobe is seperated almost to the base. The lobes taper to long, sharp tips. The leaves emerge yellow-green, with margins strongly tinted with bright rose to red. Fall color is bright crimson. Outstanding tree!

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Wou nishiki is an upright lacy looking tree, 10 to 12'; the leaves are colorful in the spring--pinkish-yellow changing to green. Fall color is redish.

By: Whitman Farms

Often said to be one of the most beautiful Dwarf Japanese Maples with new foliage emerging bright yellow edged with red, later turning to lime green for the summer, followed by crimson shades for fall. Reports vary but expect it to reach 6-8' and a 4' spread.

By: Avant Gardens

MATSUMURAE, green. Syn. 'Onishiki'. New spring growth is bright crimson. Deeply divided green leaves with somewhat toothed leaf edges. But the most interesting part is that it seems like no two leaves are alike!. In autumn, color changes to variations of bright carmine. Classed as a tall shrub of fastigiate habit, it forms many small twigs and branches. Takes the full sun rather well.