Acer palmatum 'Sagara nishiki' Japanese Maple Maple Society Maple of the Year Before the dark purple red

Before the dark purple red foliage appears

often starting with outside of the leaf working the mirage of colors inward

The leaves are distinctive

While the blooms on ‘Thor’ are large

Acer palmatum 'Sagara nishiki' Japanese Maple Maple Society Maple of the Year Before the dark purple redAcer palmatum 'Sagara nishiki' Yellow Variegated Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 'Sagara nishiki' is a stunning Japanese maple that is sure to bring unparalleled beauty to any landscape. It stands out with its bright golden dusting variegation that adorns the large chartreuse to rich green leaves. To ensure the best color, it is recommended to provide some protection from the hot afternoon sun. In some years, the variegation on 'Sagara nishiki' is so thick,