Acer palmatum 'Goshiki kotohime' Variegated Dwarf Japanese Maple Zone 4 It also seems to hold

It also seems to hold color well in fairly heavy shade

No matter what you call it this is one cool little tree and deserves more attention

Acer palmatum ‘Blackbeard’s gold’ is a great red upright Japanese maple that emerges bright red in the spring before turning quite dark

or maintained naturally

This extremely dwarf introduction from Buchholz and Buchholz in Gaston

Acer palmatum 'Goshiki kotohime' Variegated Dwarf Japanese Maple Zone 4 It also seems to holdThe leaves of Goshiki kotohime are tightly clumped along the ends of the branches giving 'Goshiki kotohime' a unique appearance. This is a variegated form of 'Kotohime' and the plant shows some slight variegation or mottling to the leaves in early spring. Fall color is nice for a dwarf ranging from yellow orange to orange red. 10 year size: Height: 2 4 Feet Width: 1 2 Feet Spring Color: Green, Pink, White Summer Color: Green Fall Color: Orange Sun