Higasa yama
A variegated Japanese maple with a very distinctive spring flush, often described as a “popcorn” effect: young leaves are tight and crinkled, with green veins and creamy variegation, sometimes edged with pink. In summer it partially greens up, then autumn colours range from yellow and orange to red depending on exposure and the season.
Character & interest
Palmate, variegated foliage with very pronounced veins (reticulated look); young leaves are often crinkled in spring. Budbreak is spectacular (leaves still curled/compact), then the creamy variegation develops with green veins and—depending on conditions—a pink edging.
Colours
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Spring : cream/white with green veins, often with pinkish tones on the edges or on young shoots.
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Summer : tends to green up (less contrast), especially in full sun.
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Autumn : yellow–orange tones, sometimes with redder tips depending on conditions.
Habit & vigour
Rather upright habit (shrub/small tree). Vigour is generally described as good.
Indicative size
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Around 2 m at 10 years in good conditions; can become larger with age (depending on soil/climate and training).
Exposure
Prefer gentle light / bright partial shade. A sunnier exposure can be tolerated if moisture is consistent, but foliage tends to green up more and variegation can mark.
| Genus | Acer |
|---|---|
| Size / Grade | C1.5 |
| Species | Acer palmatum |
| Exposure | Partial shade; Morning sun |
| Foliage | Palmate |
| Colour | Variegated |
| Habit | Upright |
| Mature size | 2–3 m |
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