Maple
Geisha Gone Wild
Acer palmatum
A highly variegated Japanese maple selection, related to the 'Geisha' group, known for foliage that combines pink, cream, and green tones on the same leaf, often in irregular, painterly patterns. The variegation is most vivid on new spring growth, giving the tree a lively, ever-changing appearance as it pushes new flushes through the season.
Growing Specifications
- Height
- Variable with age and site conditions
- Spread
- Variable with age and site conditions
- Watering
- Moderate; consistent moisture during establishment
- Light
- Morning sun, afternoon shade
- Heat Tolerance
- Moderate; variegated foliage is more prone to scorch in intense, direct summer sun than solid-green cultivars
- Growth Rate
- Slow to Moderate
- Soil Requirement
- Rich, well-draining, slightly acidic soil
North Texas Micro-climate Notes
As a heavily variegated cultivar, this specimen benefits from a sheltered position with reliable afternoon shade protection to prevent the pink and cream leaf portions from scorching in North Texas summer heat.
Care Instructions
Plant in loose, well-amended, slightly acidic soil in a site with reliable afternoon shade. Provide consistent moisture through the growing season. Prune minimally, removing only dead or crossing wood during dormancy.
Landscape Usage
A striking specimen for a sheltered courtyard or shaded bed where its variegated foliage can be appreciated up close against a simpler green backdrop.
