Acer palmatum Nishiki gawa
This is one of the best rough bark JMs even more pronounced craggy bark than Arakawa, at three years the bark starts being rough; in older trees it is REALLY pronounced. Some folks liken this one to the bark on the Japanese black pine. The leaf form is super nice and can take full sun in many places. The colors in fall are some of the best I have seen. This JM, like the paper bark maples, gives year round enjoyment
- Winter Hardiness: Zone 5 - Down to -20°
- Summer Hardiness: Tree will be planted in full sun
- Tree Size: Medium up to 12' in ten years or more
- Tree Form: Upright
- Leaf Size: Medium
- Leaf Type: Basic (Palmatum, Japonicum, Shirasawanum)
- Spring Color: Light Green
- Summer Color: Green
- Fall Color: Red, Yellow and Orange