Acer palmatum ‘Phantom Flame’
Japanese Maple - Phantom Flame
A newer and outstanding ‘ghost-like’ Japanese Maple! New reticulated variegated foliage emerges white with dark green veins and red fingernail like tips. The red tips seem to fade towards the summer and the backdrop darkens to a more chartreuse green but the darker veins remain. Fall colour is orange-red. Grows 7′ high by 5′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Tags | variegated |
| Zone | 6 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Introduced by Crispin's Creations 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.
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