Acer palmatum 'Kiri nishiki'

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Acer

palmatum

ICNCP Name: 'Kiri-nishiki'

Formerly 'Kiri nishiki'

The International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants (ICNCP) establishes the rules and regulations for proper naming of plants. When different, the cultivar database displays the correct(ed) ICNCP name, rather than its previous cultivar name.

Japanese Maple Classification:

Dissectum Group

Hardiness Zone (for guidance only):

5 to 9

霧錦, Kiri-nishiki, translates to "Diaphanous Brocade." (ED)

Kiri nishiki is shown in the books as a green laceleaf, ours is a purple red in spring, fading somewhat in summer. Fall colors are gold, and orange. (DSN)

Date of Origin if known:

1914

Origin if known:

Vertrees/Nakajima

Information Source:

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