The Ukigumo Japanese Maple Tree is a stunning ornamental tree grown in zones 5-8. Its delicate leaves are variegated with pink and white, and it grows up to 10 feet tall.
Ukigumo Japanese Maple plant
The Ukigumo Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo') is a beautiful and unique deciduous tree or shrub that is known for its variegated leaves. The leaves emerge pale green in the spring with white spots and soft pink shades on the edges. As the leaves mature, they become more variegated, with some leaves being almost entirely white or pink. In the fall, the leaves turn yellow-orange before shedding to the ground.
The Ukigumo Japanese Maple is a slow-growing plant, typically reaching a height of 6-10 feet and a width of 4-8 feet. It has a compact, upright habit with short horizontal twigs. The plant is relatively low-maintenance, but it does prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
To care for an Ukigumo Japanese Maple, water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the plant lightly in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
The Ukigumo Japanese Maple is a beautiful addition to any landscape. It can be used as an accent plant, in foundation plantings, or as a specimen plant. The plant is also a popular choice for container gardening.
Here are some tips for incorporating an Ukigumo Japanese Maple into your landscape:
- Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
- Space the plant 6-10 feet away from other plants, depending on the desired mature size of the plant.
- Water the plant regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the plant lightly in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
Enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of the Ukigumo Japanese Maple!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 5-9
| Mature Height: | 8-12 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full-Partial Sun |
| Mature width: | 5-9 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Acer palmatum |
