Acer palmatum 'Hino tori nishiki'

This is our second year with this new cultivar – Acer palmatum ‘Hino tori nishiki’. This maple has a strong pink flush of new leaves in the spring then the pink fades to a combination of light pink, light orange and yellow tints – very stunning. Gradually the leaves change to light green and fall color is yellow to orange. As with other maples in this category – Corallinum, Shindeshojo, Kawahara Rose, and Beni maiko to name a few, the strong pink spring color is dramatic and in high demand. The growth habit is upright and height may reach 10′ in 10 years. As with any new cultivar the branching must be studied and pruned to find the most optimal form. I am selectively pruning to help us identify the best shape – shrub or tree. Once established hardy to -20, USDA zone 5.

A small Japanese Maple with leaves that start out peach-colored in spring, becoming greener as the summer progresses and turning orange-red in autumn. An ideal tree for small gardens or containers.