Acer palmatum Nomura nishiki
. It's brilliant color in spring and even more boffo in fall make this tree an all around winner. This is a superior re Jm in every aspect. Many think this is the same as Musashino but I find it to be smaller but with similar characteristics but holds color better in full sun..I don't see it as the same tree . Of all the trees I had in the intense full sun summer of 2012 . This tree did better than most all reds with very little leaf burn .. I highly recommend this super hardy very pretty upright cultivar.
Name translates to "Wet heron"
- 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: Purple
- Summer Color: Dark Red
- Fall Color: Red