Acer palmatum 'Mizu kuguri' Rare Japanese Maple Color Changes unlike most Japanese maples

unlike most Japanese maples

new more pink leaves emerge at the tips

lush shrub

and although very similar Kashima seems to be a slightly more aggressive grower putting out new growth much longer into the summer

'Red Pygmy' can attain heights of more than 15 feet with age

Acer palmatum 'Mizu kuguri' Rare Japanese Maple Color Changes unlike most Japanese maplesAcer palmatum Mizu kuguri leafs out with large bright golden yellow leaves in the spring. These colorful leaves will darken to a more traditional green color in the summer. Fall color will be yellow to orange. Mizu kuguri is a small to medium growing upright Japanese maple that really shouldnt get much taller than 10 feet at maturity. 10 Year Size: Height: 8 10 feet Width: 4 6 feet