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Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'

Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'

Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo' - variegated leaves

Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'

Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'

Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo' - variegated leaves

Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'

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(Japanese Maple) The Japanese name 'Ukigumo' translates as 'Floating Cloud' which aptly describes the beautiful variegated leaves of this medium sized to large deciduous shrub and also in Japan it embodies a philosophical point of view.

Perfect for growing in a container in dappled shade.

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The Japanese name 'Ukigumo' translates as 'Floating Cloud' which aptly describes the beautiful variegated leaves and also in Japan it embodies a philosophical point of view. This cultivar has deeply cut, five lobed leaves that are mottled and edged with lovely creamy-white markings. The leaves can on occasion appear as pure white although these usually develop green markings in time.

Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo' always looks lovely when planted against a dark background as the white markings are more clearly visible.

Position: Light dappled or partial shade.
Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy. Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo' will grow best when planted in an area sheltered from strong winds.
Rate of Growth: Slow.
Habit: Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo' eventually grows to be a medium sized to large, branching shrub.
- Height: 3 m (10 ft) / [up to 2 m (6 ft) after 10 years]
- Spread: 3 m (10 ft) / [up to 2 m (6 ft) after 10 years]

How Much Sun: Light Shade
Eventual Size: Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features: Autumn Colour, Foliage - Variegated, Suitable for Containers

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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