Acer palmatum ‘Uzen Nishiki’ Live Japanese Maple | Rare Variegated Ornamental Tree | Pink & White Foliage Acer | #1 Container Grown
Add extraordinary color and collector appeal to your landscape with Acer palmatum ‘Uzen Nishiki’, an exceptionally rare variegated Japanese Maple prized for its dramatic pink, purple, and white foliage. In early spring, deeply divided green leaves emerge with bold pink to purple borders while the centers display stunning white and pink variegation, creating one of the most striking foliage displays among Japanese maples.
As the season progresses, the purple edging softens while the variegation becomes even more prominent, providing evolving beauty throughout the growing season. Elegant and highly ornamental, ‘Uzen Nishiki’ makes a spectacular focal point for patios, Japanese gardens, collector landscapes, and decorative containers. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Uzen Nishiki’ tree
✔️ Height: approximately 18–24 inches tall
✔️ Grown in #1 nursery container
✔️ Healthy, rooted Japanese Maple
✔️ Shipped wrapped in moisture-retaining plastic bag
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Uzen Nishiki Japanese Maple
Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Uzen Nishiki’
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Young container-grown tree
Sun Requirements: Morning sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Height: Approximately 8–10 feet
Mature Width: 6–8 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes when young
💡 Care Tip: Protect from harsh afternoon sun to preserve the delicate variegation and prevent leaf scorch during summer heat. Mulching helps maintain cool roots and consistent soil moisture.