Variegated Varieties
‘AMBER GHOST’
‘Amber Ghost’ has a very unique and delightful coloration. In spring, the new leaves emerge with coral pink and white tones that contrast with pronounced green veins. In summer the leaves are a soft amber-pink, still accented by the green veins. Fall colors are bright orange, red and yellow. This tree is a vigorous grower. It grows best in partially or fully shaded areas. Averages 10 feet in height and 10 feet in width in 10 years.
‘BENI SCHICHIHENGE’
'Beni schichihenge’ is an upright tree with beautifully variegated leaves in shades of pinkish-orange and green with vivid white margins. The small lobed palmate leaves are highly ornamental, and the variegation makes every leaf seem unique. The Japanese translation for ‘Beni schichihenge’ means “red and changing”. Fall color is strong yellows. This tree does best in mostly shade and partial sun. This tree averages 8 feet in height and 4 feet in width in 10 years.
‘BENI SHI EN’
The name translated means “purple smoke”. This beautiful variegated tree has a vase-like shape. The deeply divided leaves emerge a deep purple color with lime green variegation. During the summer the leaves change to a green-red with creamy white edges. ‘Beni shi en’ will tolerate full sun exposure. Averages 8 feet in height and 4 feet in width.
‘BUTTERFLY’
‘Butterfly’ is a stunningly different kind of tree, with exquisite white margins on the leaves and a constantly changing spectacle of colors, pink, white, and grey-green through the seasons. It has an upright vase-shaped form and performs best in morning sun and afternoon shade. Averages 10 feet in height and 4 feet in width.
‘GEISHA GONE WILD’
‘Geisha Gone Wild’ was voted “ Maple of the Year” in 2019. This variegated maple has an upright vase-shaped form. The deeply lobed leaves that twist and curl have a purple-pink, white and green coloration. Fall colors change to shades of orange and purple. Ideal conditions are morning sun and afternoon shade. Averages 7 feet in height in 10 years.
‘GRANDMA GHOST’
‘Grandma Ghost’ is a moderately growing upright tree and is part of the popular “Ghost Series”. The leaves are creamy-white and pale green with dark green veins. Fall colors are gold and red. Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade. Once established it is very hardy. Averages 8 feet in height and 6 feet in width in 10 years.
‘HANA MATOI’
‘Hana matoi’ has a mounding form and weeping branches. This laceleaf variety leafs out in early spring as bright red with hot pink variegation. In shaded areas, the lacy leaves are a combination of pink, white, and green variegation. Exposure to full sun brings deeper red colors. The leaves transition to vivid reds and pinks in the fall. A favorite among the dwarf weeping Japanese maples. Although small in stature, it makes a statement in the garden. Averages 6 feet in height in 10 years.
‘IKANDI’
‘IKandi’, pronounced "Eye Candy", is perhaps the pinkest of the reticulated Japanese maples. The leaf's spring green and pink coloring transitions into a beautiful green and white variegation as summer progresses. 'IKandi' becomes more and more variegated with age. May reach 10 feet in height in 10 years.
‘LILEEANNE'S JEWEL’
‘Lileeanne’s Jewel’ has a rare variegation of pink and white on a bright cherry red and heavily divided leaf. In spring, new leaves emerge a bright red with pink and white markings, turning to green-red with pink and white markings in summer. As cooler temperatures arrive in fall, the leaves turn crimson-red with hot pink. The pink and white variegation on the leaves is remarkably consistent throughout the seasons. Averages 10 feet in height.
‘MANYO NO SATO’
‘Manyo no sato’ is one of the most popular Japanese maples due to its uniquely colored variegation. During the summer ‘Manyo no sato’ has a beautiful green and deep purple striped leaf pattern. The fall color is mostly orange with red highlights. The name means “ the wonderful place of nature”. Does best in morning sun and afternoon shade. The average is six feet tall and four feet wide in 10 years.
‘PEACHES AND CREAM’
‘Peaches and Cream’ is an upright tree with a very unique color pattern. The leaves are a creamy green color infused with rose tints highlighted by a network of dark green veins. Fall color is a soft green-gold. A very special Japanese maple. Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade for best color. Averages 10 feet tall and 6 feet in width in10 years.
‘SHIRAZZ’
‘Shirazz’ is an exciting Japanese maple with striking variegation. The multicolored leaves are a mixture of pink, green, and maroon and give this specimen a stunning look. ‘Shirazz’ has gorgeous color throughout spring, summer, and fall. ‘Shirazz’ does best in sun/partial shade. Averages 8 feet in height and 5 feet in width in 10 years.
‘UKIGUMO’
’Ukigumo' is one of the most popular variegated maples. The leaves are green with white and pink variegation. The leaves are not all the same. Some will have pink edges or some leaves may look mostly white. This tree has its best coloration in shade with very little direct sun exposure. Fall colors are yellow and orange. This is a shrubby tree that reaches 6 feet in 10 years.