Acer palmatum 'Gaki no sugi' Japanese Maple n23 A very hardy and vigorous

A very hardy and vigorous grower

If you want an even smaller tree in height trim out the central leader at an early age creating a wide-spreading red Japanese maple with a large palmate leaf

This smaller specimen is great for a unique spot in the garden that also demands some strong fall color

Variegated Plants: The Grief and Good Fortune that Derive from Their Beauty by Norio Ookura

Acer palmatum 'Gaki no sugi' Japanese Maple n23 A very hardy and vigorousAcer palmatum 'Gaki no sugi' Rare Gaki no sugi Japanese Maple Tree Zons 5 9 'Gaki no sugi' has a bright reticulated foliage with green veining throughout the leaf. On mature plants, 'Gaki no sugi' has one of the largest leaves of any of the reticulated ghost like types. Mid summer new growth is a peach to pink with reticulation. In autumn, 'Gaki no sugi' turns to bright ornages to red. We estimate that this variegated selection may reach 6 ft in