Acer palmatum ‘Oridono nishiki’ ~ Oridono nishiki Japanese Maple terra-nova The foliage slowly emerges yellow

The foliage slowly emerges yellow in spring and early summer

These flowers attract butterflies and pollinators

6’ - 20’

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Acer palmatum ‘Oridono nishiki’ ~ Oridono nishiki Japanese Maple terra-nova The foliage slowly emerges yellowOridono nishiki Japanese Maple is a small upright deciduous tree with long red and orange stripes on the bark and green palmate foliage painted with pink and cream markings and turns shades of gold then reds in fall. Small, non showy but attractive umbels of red flowers bloom in spring followed by samaras. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas.