Floating Cloud ( Ukigumo ) Japanese Maple

acer palmatum ukigumo

In our judgment, the best, the most striking of white-variegated upright Japanese Maples. It is an outstanding variegated Acer palmatum cultivar, the light green leaves are variously softly speckled and blocked with a light dusky-pink interspersed with cream. In full sun, tends to turn pink in the upper most exposed leaves. it is also known as the Floating Cloud Maple. Growth to 12 feet. Sun/ part shade A slow-growing shrub-like tree for containers, bonsai, and Asian or small gardens. From a distance, the small green, white and pink variegated leaves have an ethereal effect. This conversation item is just perfect to showcase in a partially shady spot in the garden

Mature Height : 8-12 Feet

Mature Width : 4-8 Feet

Exposure : Full sun to partial shade