Nishiki Gawa Japanese maple
Acer palmatum 'Nishiki Gawa'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 15 feet tall12 to 15 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Broad
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Red
- Fall color
- Yes
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Nishiki Gawa' Japanese maple (Acer palmatum 'Nishiki Gawa') is a tree for specimen, accent, and woodland use. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. It grows slowly into a broad form, reaching 12 to 15 feet tall and wide. Small red flowers open in early to late spring and attract bees. Deer tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Shumard oak, Sweet woodruff, and Dogwood.