SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acer sieboldianum 'Kumoi Nishiki'

COMMON NAME: Kumoi Nishiki Japanese Maple

GARDEN SIZE: 10 ft. tall x 6-7 ft. wide in 15 years

GROWTH RATE: Slow to Moderate (up tp 5-7 inches per year under ideal conditions)

USDA ZONE: 4-9

EXPOSURE: Shade to Partial Sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers moist, well-drained, organically rich soil. Requires supplemental water during drought conditions.

HABIT (FORM): Upright, Rounded

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; Pink in Spring transitioning to Light Green with Creamy White Speckles; Muted Green with White Speckles in Summer; Yellow, Orange, and Red in Fall

FLOWERS: Inconspicuous

PLANT ORIGIN: Japan

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.

FERTILIZING: Not necessary, but may apply organic compost in the spring. Fertilization can lead to excessive growth.

PRUNING: No pruning is necessary. May remove dead branches when needed. If shaping is desired, may be trimmed during dormancy.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to pets.

USES: Specimen, Fall Color