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Buy Acer palmatum 'Cosmos'

Also Known As

  • Cosmos Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

1 gallon | $42.8

Avail in US except West Coast, HI/AK

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Acer palmatum 'Cosmos' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Cosmos' is a deciduous shrub or tree with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Cosmos'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Uses: bonsai woodland garden, compact, container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Cosmos'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Acer palmatum 'Cosmos' is an upright deciduous tree with a bushy form. Its green leaves are splashed with pink and white variegation. One of the most showy of all variegated maples. Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade in well-drained soil. 7' tall by 5' wide in 10 years. Japanese maples change through the seasons generally offering different colours and foliage patterns through spring, summer, and fall. We choose our photo to show the most distinctive characters but an internet image search will help you understand how each cultivar will change through the seasons. For the 2025 Rare Flowering Tree Pre-Order plants will be in 1g pots, branched and about 2 feet tall.
Cosmos Japanese Maple is a stunning variegated cultivar that holds its variegation well. The new spring growth is pink. The pink and white variegation on green leaves shows up in summer. The open growth habit of Cosmos Japanese maple shows off the branching structure of the tree.

Gardening facts about Acer palmatum 'Cosmos' plant

How to Grow Acer palmatum 'Cosmos'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • pink
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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