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Scientific Name: Acer palmatum 'Gwen's Rose Delight'

Also Known As

  • Acer palmatum 'Shiraz'
  • Acer palmatum 'Shirazz'
  • Shirazz Variegated Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 10'-15'
  • W: 15'-18'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Acer palmatum Shirazz™ PP18728 plant details

Acer palmatum Shirazz™ PP18728 is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with burgundy, 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 acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum Shirazz™ PP18728

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 15 FT - 18 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum Shirazz™ PP18728

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Selected by Duncan & Davies Nursery in New Zealand. The new foliage is vibrant pink with a purple center to the leaves. In summer, the purple centers are consistent. But, the pink margins will change to cream. This should be a 15'-20' tree.
Shirazz has Pizazz!: the heat-resistant foliage of this gracefully arching (to 15't x10'w) tree is strikingly variegated: emerging crimson edged cream, matures jade-green to fall?s scarlet-red. S/M (sun for color)
Shirazz Japanese Maple is an exciting maple with striking variegation! Hues of pink, scarlet, green and creamy white foliage give this maple a stunning look. Fall color is brilliant scarlet red. Gorgeous three season color in this stunning maple!
Multi-colored leaves are a showy blend of pink, green, and creamy white. 10'x10'
Leaves emerge in spring a crimson-red maturing to colors ranging from white and cream to pinks and greens. Fall color returns to crimson and scarlet. Fast growing when young matures to a vase-shaped tree with graceful arching branches. An introduction from New Zealand.
New leaves of Shirazz? emerge crimson-pink and then mature as a blend of pink, green, and creamy white. Beautiful scarlet tones in the fall. The branches of this maple start out upright, then arch, turning it into a show-stopping specimen shrub. Introduced from New Zealand. Growth Rate slow to medium
This incredible variegated Japanese Maple is in high demand. The multicolored leaves show off beautiful blends of red, green, pink, and cream. A kaleidoscope of color during the entire growing season. Fall color is bright scarlet.
New growth crimson-pink with white margins on green leaves. Fall crimson red to scarlet. Hardy to zone 5

Gardening facts about Acer palmatum Shirazz™ PP18728 plant

How to Grow Acer palmatum Shirazz™ PP18728

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • pink
    • green
    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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