Acer palmatum ‘Mikazuki’
Japanese Maple - Crescent Moon
A reticulated variegated Japanese Maple having deeply divided leaves with long narrow lobes. New pink spring leaves emerge with green veins emanating through it. The margins slowly change to a more creamy-white in summer combined with the base pink and green veins to give it a wonderful three-tone affect. While in the fall foliage changes to an orange-red, the green veins stay showy. Grows 8′ high by 5′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Tags | variegated |
| Zone | 6 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Discovered and introduced by Buchholz Nursery, Oregon.
Special Notes
Exposure: Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light. Protected from the hot mid-day sun.
Soil: Well workable, moist but well draining slightly acidic soil. Dislikes heavy clay soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed, can be done during winter up until early August.
Group: Matsumurae
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