Acer palmatum 'Mardi Gras' Variegated Japanese Maple Linearlobum This color darkens to a

This color darkens to a burgundy for the rest of the summer

'Tempelhof' may bronze slightly during winter in colder climates

‘Gossamer’ is reportedly a cross between Acer japonicum and Acer palmatum dissectum

‘Pung kil’ is a slow grower that doesn’t get very large

Many of these varieties are also fast growing and display excellent fall color as well

Acer palmatum 'Mardi Gras' Variegated Japanese Maple Linearlobum This color darkens to aAcer palmatum 'Mardi Gras' shows more color in early spring than just about any Japanese Maple. Wonderful pink and white colors show up on new growth. Late season growth in summer will give you another blast of color. Older plants do not tend to show nearly as much variegation as younger more vigorous plants. Heavy pruning just prior to leafing out in the spring can sometimes return older plants to the vibrant colors of younger plants. 10 year size: