East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back, middle
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Acer palmatum is a deciduous, woody shrub native to parts of Asia and Russia. There are many garden-worthy cultivars available, which have been bred for their leaf shapes and colours.
Acer palmatum ‘Kagiri-Nishiki’ is a variegated Japanese maple, bearing deeply lobed, mid-green leaves with a slightly bluish tinge and with pink and white margins, throughout summer. Leaves turn crimson-gold before falling in autumn.
For best results, grow ‘Kagiri-Nishiki’ in sun or partial shade, and protect it from the harshest winds, which may cause leaf scorch.
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Acer ‘Kagiri-nishiki’ and wildlife
Acer ‘Kagiri-nishiki’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Acer ‘Kagiri-nishiki’ poisonous?
Acer ‘Kagiri-nishiki’ has no toxic effects reported.
