Acer palmatum Alan's Gold Acer palmatum Shin koba Shojo Performs best in morning sun

Performs best in morning sun with afternoon shade and well-drained soil

variegation

For best variegation

There is some confusion with the name "Shojo Nomura" but following advice in D

it will continue growing horizontally along the ground

Acer palmatum Alan's Gold Acer palmatum Shin koba Shojo Performs best in morning sunA striking pinebark Japanese maple whose seasonal foliage adds a vivid glow to any garden. Leaves emerge in spring with a brilliant orange hue that transitions to a glowing golden chartreuse hence its name before mellowing to chartreuse green through mid to late summer. In autumn, the foliage deepens into rich shades of red and orange, enhancing its year round appeal. This cultivar develops a rugged, aged appearance as it matures: its distinctive pine