Acer palmatum 'Oridono-nishiki' (P/v)
Japanese maple 'Oridono-nishiki'
'Oridono-nishiki' is an upright, dense, variegated shrub or small tree to 6m tall with deeply divided leaves, which are a variable mixture of green, creamy white and pink, or sometimes appear as just one of these colours. In autumn they turn to golden yellow, orange and red
Size
Ultimate height
4鈥�8 metresTime to ultimate height
10鈥�20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5鈥�4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Variegated Cream Green Pink | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Variegated Cream Green Pink | |||
| Autumn | Yellow Orange Red | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or East鈥揻acing or 奥别蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Bushy
- Genus
Acer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. Many have fine autumn colour, and some have ornamental stems
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moist but well-drained soil. Water in summer if necessary. Leaf colour is best in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Leaf scorch can be caused by lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure. See Japanese maple cultivation
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 1, pruning if necessary only from late autumn to midwinter
Pests
May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus
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