Acer Palmatum 'Yezo Nishiki'

Yezo Nishiki Japanese Maple

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Acer palmatum ‘Winter Red’ is a refined Japanese maple appreciated for its reliable red foliage and strong seasonal interest, including attractive winter structure. Spring growth emerges deep red to burgundy, holding a rich red-purple tone through summer when grown in partial shade.

Leaves are medium-sized with classic palmate lobes, giving the tree a clean, traditional appearance. In fall, ‘Winter Red’ develops brilliant scarlet to crimson-red foliage, creating a vivid autumn display. Young stems often show reddish coloration in winter, adding subtle off-season interest after leaf drop.

The habit is upright and rounded, forming a well-balanced small tree suitable for a wide range of landscapes. It performs best in partial shade with well-drained, evenly moist soil.

Size



Width: 12–15 ft



Height: 15–20 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 5–8



Best Uses


Specimen tree for multi-season red color



Accent tree in mixed borders



Japanese or Asian-inspired gardens



Patio and courtyard plantings



Fall color focal point























smooth upright cultivar with palmated, 5 petaled cherry red foliage emerge in summer, turning dark red in autumn and eventually transform into brilliant red in fall. A sturdy cultivar that will grow to be about  15 ft tall at maturity. Acer palmatum tsura nishiki needs partial sun to full sun and requires rich, moist, well-drained soil.

Plant type

Deciduous Tree

Height

15-20'

Width

12-15'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Red

Fall color

Dark Red

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright

Bark

Smooth

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

6'

10-year width

6'