Palmatifolium medium sized maples Nishiki gawa’s rough bark forms

Nishiki gawa’s rough bark forms sooner and becomes more pronounced than that of similar Arakawa

Habit is typical of lace leafs – cascading

Ukigumo tends to turn pink in the upper most exposed leaves

along with oranges and yellows

Lots of pink in the spring and throughout the year in the stems

Palmatifolium medium sized maples Nishiki gawa’s rough bark formsAcer shirasawanum Palmatifolium is a very beautiful maple that has large bright green leaves which can take a fair amount of sun. Fall colors are spectacular with a great array of oranges, yellows, and crimson reds. Palmatifolium forms a sturdy upright tree with a rounded canopy to about 20 feet. Hardy to zone 5.