Acer palmatum Ukigumo
This is an extremely hardy sturdy smaller tree. I really like it. It has taken my tree 4 years in the ground to get that 'floating cloud" look of heavy white variegation shown on other web sites . VERY nice and different. Leaves have a very distinctive look and this JM has GREAT form and character. Highly recommended for this area. Just patience is needed for full color of leaves .. your wait will be greatly rewarded!! To get maximum variegation don't fertilize with nitrogen and try to neutralize any nitro in soil. Zone 6 tree.
- Winter Hardiness: Zone 6 - Down to -10°
- 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: Variegated Red/Green and White
- Summer Color: Variegated Green/White
- Fall Color: Red, Yellow and Orange