Acer palmatum 'Taimen nishiki' Japanese Maple d1 It is used commonly in

It is used commonly in traditional Japanese gardening to add that distinctive evergreen in the garden

After plant expeditions to Japan in the early 1900’s

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Protection from the hot afternoon sun is recommended for best pastel colors

It was found at a rest area and displayed one of the narrowest forms

Acer palmatum 'Taimen nishiki' Japanese Maple d1 It is used commonly inAcer palmatum 'Taimen nishiki' Variegated Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 'Taimen nishiki' is one of the rarest trees to find truly variegated. All 1 gallons listed display good variegation. 'Taimen nishiki' is a selection from 1882 in Japan that is extremely rare in cultivation because it does revert fairly often. Spring color on 'Taimen nishiki' is a bright fiery red over top of dark maroon. The variegation turns to a pink red, then to a cream. It is best