Okukuji nishiki small japanese maples Leaves emerge in the Spring

Leaves emerge in the Spring with a purplish color – hence the name violaceum

giving this maple an apt name for its red star shaped leaves

Jerre Swartz has great fall colors are yellows

Orange Autumn color

changing to gold through the summer with wonderful red petioles that contrast nicely with the leaves

Okukuji nishiki small japanese maples Leaves emerge in the SpringOkukuji nishiki is a highly desireable semidwarf palmatum that has variegated leaves resembling a smaller, more compact version of Butterfly. Okukuji nishiki has new leaves that emerge pink and green, then matures to white and green. Fall color is rose pink. Holds up well in summer heat and humidity. Growth to about 8 feet.