variegated japanese maple
The variegated Japanese maple is a showstopper in any New Zealand garden, admired for its striking foliage and effortless grace. These ornamental trees—primarily varieties of Acer palmatum—are most noted for their exquisite leaves, which showcase a stunning mix of colours and patterns, including cream, white, pink, and green. Whether you're dreaming of a statement tree for your courtyard or a collector's gem for a shaded border, a variegated Japanese maple delivers as a hardy, year-round focal point. At our New Zealand nursery, we offer a curated collection of unique maples perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'
Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo' is a rare and highly ornamental Japanese Maple treasured for its striking white and pink variegated foliage. Often called the Floating Cloud Maple, its soft green leaves are beautifully marbled with creamy white and blush tones in spring and summer. Perfect for New Zealand gardens, this deciduous tree brings light, contrast, and elegance to sheltered spaces while remaining compact and refined.
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Acer Esk Sunset (Eskimo Sunset Maple)
Acer pseudoplatanus Esk Sunset, commonly known as the Eskimo Sunset Sycamore Maple, is grown for its rich and colourful foliage. The lush leaves on this deciduous tree emerge pink with splashes of white in spring, age to become variegated green, pink, and cream, then turn orange-yellow in autumn before falling. It grows somewhat slowly for a Maple with an upright and rounded habit to about 8 m tall and 4 m wide. Acer Esk Sunset is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting in a large garden, or used in avenue plantings.
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