Acer palmatum 'Mikomo nishiki' Japanese Maple Species_Acer japonicum This compact conifer usually grows

This compact conifer usually grows around 1–2 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide in the first 10 years

‘Akikaze nishiki’ is by far one of the most heat tolerant variegated maples

This brilliant red display typically lasts for about two weeks before gradually fading to the standard green of mature needles

adorned with small

Others have been selling a more finicky variety under the name ‘Mardis Gras’ which has a different color pattern

Acer palmatum 'Mikomo nishiki' Japanese Maple Species_Acer japonicum This compact conifer usually growsAcer palmatum 'Mikomo nishiki' Rare Mikomo nishiki Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 'Mikomo nishiki', rarely found in cultivation, is a beautiful dwarf to mid size Japanese maple. The spring color is a bronze orange that will grab your attention. We aren't talking orange like 'Katsura', but a darker shade that stands out from many other selections. Once the spring color fades, the leaves turn to green with bronze highlights for the early summer. During the