Acer Palmatum 'Toyama Nishiki'

Toyama Nishiki Japanese Maple/Variegated Japanese Lace-leaf Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Toyama Nishiki’ is a beautiful variegated Japanese maple prized for its soft pastel coloring and refined texture. Spring foliage emerges light green heavily splashed with creamy white and pale pink, creating a delicate, watercolor-like effect that is especially striking in cool spring weather.

As the season progresses, leaves mature to green with irregular white variegation, while pink tones may reappear on new growth. In fall, ‘Toyama Nishiki’ develops soft shades of yellow, peach, coral, and light red, offering a gentle, elegant autumn display. Leaves are medium-sized with classic palmate form and irregular variegation.

The habit is upright and rounded, forming a graceful small tree. This cultivar performs best in partial shade, where variegation is brightest and leaf scorch is minimized, and prefers well-drained, evenly moist soil.

Size



Width: 10–15 ft



Height: 12–18 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 5–8



Best Uses


Specimen tree for soft variegated foliage



Japanese or Asian-inspired gardens



Accent near patios, walkways, or entryways



Color contrast in mixed borders



Collector tree for subtle seasonal color

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Japanese Maple

Height

12-18'

Width

10-15'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

Indian Red, Light Yellow, Olive Drab

Fall color

Coral, Gold

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Bark

Smooth, Striped

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

4'

10-year width

4'