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Acer Palmatum 'Yezo Nishiki'
Common Name: Yezo Nishiki Japanese Maple
A remarkable s Acer palmatum ‘Winter Red’ is a refined Japanese maple appreciated for its reliable red foliage and strong seasonal interest, including attractive winter structure. Spring growth emerges deep red to burgundy, holding a rich red-purple tone through summer when grown in partial shade. Leaves are medium-sized with classic palmate lobes, giving the tree a clean, traditional appearance. In fall, ‘Winter Red’ develops brilliant scarlet to crimson-red foliage, creating a vivid autumn display. Young stems often show reddish coloration in winter, adding subtle off-season interest after leaf drop. The habit is upright and rounded, forming a well-balanced small tree suitable for a wide range of landscapes. It performs best in partial shade with well-drained, evenly moist soil. Size Width: 12–15 ft Height: 15–20 ft Hardiness USDA Zones: 5–8 Best Uses Specimen tree for multi-season red color Accent tree in mixed borders Japanese or Asian-inspired gardens Patio and courtyard plantings Fall color focal point smooth upright cultivar with palmated, 5 petaled cherry red foliage emerge in summer, turning dark red in autumn and eventually transform into brilliant red in fall. A sturdy cultivar that will grow to be about 15 ft tall at maturity. Acer palmatum tsura nishiki needs partial sun to full sun and requires rich, moist, well-drained soil.
| Plant Type: | Deciduous Tree |
| Width: | 12-15' |
| Height: | 15-20' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Zone: | 6 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Specimen, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Broad Upright |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loamy, Well Drained |
| Leaf Color: | Red |
| Fall Color: | Dark Red |
| Est. 10-Yr Width: | 6' |
| Est. 10-Yr Height: | 6' |
