Floating Cloud Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'
Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo', also known as the Floating Clouds Japanese maple, is a unique and stunning cultivar that is prized for its variegated foliage. The leaves of this maple emerge a soft pink and white in the spring, gradually maturing to a light green with pink edges in the summer. In the fall, the foliage turns a brilliant shade of yellow, providing a striking contrast against the tree's white bark. 'Ukigumo' is a slow-growing maple that typically reaches a height of 10-12 feet with a similar spread over many years. This maple thrives in partial shade to full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Its distinctive beauty and unusual foliage make it a standout in any garden or landscape design.
Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo', also known as the Floating Clouds Japanese maple, is a unique and stunning cultivar that is prized for its variegated foliage. The leaves of this maple emerge a soft pink and white in the spring, gradually maturing to a light green with pink edges in the summer. In the fall, the foliage turns a brilliant shade of yellow, providing a striking contrast against the tree's white bark. 'Ukigumo' is a slow-growing maple that typically reaches a height of 10-12 feet with a similar spread over many years. This maple thrives in partial shade to full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Its distinctive beauty and unusual foliage make it a standout in any garden or landscape design.
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