Buy Acer palmatum 'Manyo no sato'

Has a creamy white to pink margin to the leaves with a purple greenish center. Fades later in the season. Will have bright orange fall color.

Spectacular leaf coloration distinguishes this upright, but broad, form of Japanese maple. Very deeply divided, narrow leaf lobes display reliable light yellow-green and purple-red variegation, producing a striking effect. In fall, leaves turn orange to r

Manyo No Sato Japanese Maple is one of the most uniquely variegated of all Japanese maples. The summer foliage is a beautiful green and deep purple striped leaf pattern. The fall color is predominantly orange with red tinges. The name means "The wonderful place of nature".

Probably the most unique variegation we have ever seen in a Japanese Maple, 'Manyo no Sato' features lime leaves with purple variegation in the spring and early summer. Over the course of the year the leaves age through phases of more typical whiter variegation into an overall bright orange in the fall. Older trees tend to exhibit the purple variegation more than younger trees, where the leaves are more likely to be green with cream variegation with traces of purple. After 1-2 years the purple variegation is very reliable.

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A relatively new cultivar – maple enthusiasts are discovering this rare and hard to find maple – ‘Manyo no sato’. A variegated cultivar with a base color similar to ‘Beni shi en’ combined with lime green streaks in the leaves to create a very unique look. In Japanese the name means “the wonderful place of nature”. The lime green streaks expand during the summer until the entire maple is no longer a dark color, but a light green with pink tints. In the fall the light green color changes to a tangerine orange and sometimes crimson. This cultivar can handle full sun to partial shade and has a dense, shrub-like growth habit. The ideal growing conditions would provide for sun nearly all day long, except during hot afternoon temperatures when some shade is preferred. The sun brings out the purple and lime green leaves which makes this maple awesome. The bright green bark adds to the the final WOW factor of this maple. A moderate growing cultivar – ‘Manyo no sato’ may reach 7′ in 10 years and for that reason it is an excellent container plant. I [Sam] am thoroughly enchanted with ‘Manyo no sato’. What a color combination – spring, summer and fall and with beautiful smooth green bark it is definitely an eye-catcher. Once established this cultivar is hardy to USDA zone 5. First photo courtesy of Talon Buchholz. A collector’s must!

A small deciduous tree with deeply cut long leaves and irregular green and purple variegation - green and purple in spring and summer; orange and purple in fall. Very unusual, interesting color on this one. 6' T x 4' W in 10 years. Minimum temperature: -20°F

Irregular green and purple variegated leaves hold their color throughout the season. Similar, but more striking than the leaves on 'Beni shi-en'. Fall colors are purple and orange. Rare in the trade.

A beautiful specimen tree!! Irregular green and purple variegated on the leaves is truly eye-catching! Beautiful all through spring and summer with purple and oranges emerging in fall. Growth Rate medium

'Manyo no sato', which means "the wonderful place of nature", is one of the most uniquely variegated maples. Its spectacular variegation consists of a light yellow-green on a purple-brown base. Coloring is more spectacular in full sun. However, it is best grown with a little protection from afternoon sun. This upright maple can grow to 6 feet in ten years. Definitely one of my favorite maples!

This variety must be seen to be appreciated. By far one of the most uniquely variegated Japanese Maples. Leaves are irregular and strap-like with beautiful green and purple variegation. A wonderful selection for multiple season color. Fall color is purple and orange. The name means "the wonderful place of nature".