Buy Acer palmatum 'Geisha'

Also Known As

Geisha Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Geisha' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Geisha' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with pink, red and variegated foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with mostly 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 'Geisha'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous pink, red and variegated
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Geisha'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small maple (up to 15'). The variegated leaves are pink when they first appear. Later in the season, the leaves will be light green, cream and pink.

By: Gossler Farms

The deeply divided leaves of this amazing dwarf (to only 3') open in delicate shades of pink and cream flecked with green; summer turns the cream to yellow-green but the pink remains!; a lovely patio or container plant. PSh-S/M

By: Forestfarm

Geisha, as a cultivar has been around for a number of years and is listed in J.D. Vertrees book Japanese Maples, 2nd edition. Initially from New Zealand and imported by Talon Buchholz of Gaston, OR. This cultivar is a wonderful pink from spring through summer turning scarlet in the fall. Ideal sunlight would be morning through mid-afternoon with some shade protection during the hottest part of the day. Geisha is a slow growing cultivar and often grafted high for a better display of color. The signature variegation for “Geisha” is a dark green contorted spot on a leaf and sometimes the whole leaf is contorted. Collector’s only please as Geisha is very temperamental.

By: Eastfork Nursery

Geisha is truly fascinating as it changes color throughout the growing season. Spring leaves emerge speckled rose, turning to hot pink and cream. Summer leaves are pink and green. A very choice variegated Japanese Maple.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

This slow-growing, bushy form of Japanese maple boasts remarkable coloring. Soft pink to white spring leaves are flecked delicately with green dots. As the season progresses, the white parts turn pale yellow-green and the veins turn green, but the pink tone persists. Fall features orange, pink and crimson foliage. Extremely tender: provide semi-shade and protection. Ideal for a container.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Uniquely different variegated dwarf maple. Deeply divided leaves open in spring in shades of pink to cream, lightly flecked with green spots and patches. Sometimes a predominately green leaf will appear in the mix. In time 'Geisha' will reach three feet high and wide. Good for containers and patios.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Geisha has the first requirement of a plant that will make it big in the trade: a great name. Unfortunately it is lacking in the others. I'm kidding. It is totally darling with bright red leaves in the spring with dark green spots, but it has a small problem: it is not stable. You don't know what it will look like from one growth spurt to the next. I would toss it except that even the reversions are interesting.