Acer palmatum Matsugae
This is one of my favorite variegates .. it is upright and a bit less twiggy and more open than the similar Butterfly and has a bit more color than the similar Kagiri nishiki. it is also an older " Japanese variegate. Leaves tend to be of different shapes and sizes making it not as orderly as some of the aforementioned similar trees It's leaves and structure give a distinctive look . It also takes sun really well for a variegated tree. It's an all around keeper!!
- Winter Hardiness: Zone 5 - Down to -20°
- Summer Hardiness: Tree will be planted in partial shade
- Tree Size: Medium up to 12' in ten years or more
- Tree Form: Upright
- Leaf Size: Small
- Leaf Type: Basic (Palmatum, Japonicum, Shirasawanum)
- Spring Color: Variegated Red/Green
- Summer Color: Variegated Green/White
- Fall Color: Red, Yellow and Orange