Acer palmatum 'Uki-gumo' | Japanese maple 'Uki-gumo' - 180-200cm, 10lt

Acer palmatum 'Uki-gumo' is a small to medium-sized, slow-growing, deciduous shrub with a very unusual and attractive foliage. Its 5-lobed, deeply divided leaves emerge pale green, nearly white, with pink shades at the edges in spring, slowly turning green with white spots in summer, and then bright peach in autumn. The whole tree has a fluffy, cloud-like look which makes it very attractive and unique. Its habit is semi-dense, upright and compact with some horizontal branches. Floating Clouds Japanese Maple grows best in rich, moist, but well drained, slightly acidic soils. It prefers partial shade, but it tolerates full sun. Even though it’s very hardy, it needs to be sheltered form harsh winds. Lack of moisture in soil and excessive exposure can cause leaf scorch. This unusual plant with fluffy look and elegant foliage will be an attention-grabber in any garden. It’s perfect as specimen plant, and very suitable for growing in pots and containers.