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Acer palmatum 'Asagi nishiki'

Also Known As

  • Asagi nishiki Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 7'-12'
  • W: 3'-8'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Asagi nishiki' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Asagi nishiki' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with apricot, green, red and white foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, lean and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Asagi nishiki'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous apricot, green, red and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 7 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Asagi nishiki'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, lean and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Asagi Nishiki Japanese Maple is a slow growing small tree with a bushy form. The uniquely variegated leaves emerge in shades of apricot and pink, then turn a light green with creamy edges in summer. Fall color is a beautiful red.
Light green, deeply divided leaves with light green to cream margins. Turns a brilliant red in the fall. A small tree reaching 7-8 feet high x 4 feet wide in 10 years.
A slow-growing Japanese Maple. Small leaves emerge in shades of orange and pink, softening to green by summer. Brilliant orange in fall.

Gardening facts about Acer palmatum 'Asagi nishiki' plant

How to Grow Acer palmatum 'Asagi nishiki'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • red
    • apricot
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
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