Acer palmatum 'Aocha nishiki' Japanese Maple pine 'Ruslyn in the Pink' is

'Ruslyn in the Pink' is a unique dwarf Japanese maple tree with an upright growth habit and a uniform branching structure

add the fact that the leaves tend to curl downward on the ends and you get one of the most regal forms in the garden and one of my favorite conifers

'Mikawa yatsubusa' can be comfortably grown in zones 5 through 9

The first 4-6 weeks of spring there are very few Japanese Maples that can compete with the brilliant crimson red color of  'Bonfire' foliage

In spring the white candles contract beautifully with the dark green foliage

Acer palmatum 'Aocha nishiki' Japanese Maple pine 'Ruslyn in the Pink' isAcer palmatum Aocha nishiki is a small tree that will become almost as wide as it is tall with age. The name translates to green yellow but 'Aocha nishiki' is mostly known for it's creamy yellow variegation, unfortunately this almost never shows up in hot climates. Not to worry, the bright chartreuse color of early spring leaves makes this tree a great addition to any garden. If that were not enough we usually get a replay of the spring display in