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 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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.