This cultivar stands out for a very \u201cgraphic\u201d combination: lobed leaves that are often deeply incised, irregular variegation (sometimes just a pale area, sometimes an almost white leaf), and budbreak that can be pink. It suits anyone looking for a maple with strong character and long-lasting ornamental interest through the season.<\/p>\n
Spring<\/strong> : light green budbreak with pink nuances (often visible on the pale areas and on young shoots).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Summer<\/strong> : dark green splashed with cream (variegation is very variable).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Autumn<\/strong> : orange to red, sometimes with a purplish tone depending on climate and exposure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Large shrub \/ small tree habit, often well-branched and sometimes multi-stemmed. Moderate to good vigor. Like many variegated cultivars, it can show a tendency to reversion (shoots turning fully green): removing entirely green shoots helps maintain the variegated effect.<\/p>\n Observed orders of magnitude depending on sources and training:<\/p>\n about 4 m at around 10 years (often),<\/p>\n<\/li>\n at maturity, more around 6 m (variable),<\/p>\n<\/li>\n spread often comparable to height over time, depending on training.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Gentle sun \/ bright partial shade. \u2018Akikaze nishiki\u2019 is often cited as very heat-tolerant for a variegated maple, but in hot\/dry climates, protection from harsh afternoon sun remains beneficial, especially in containers.<\/p>\n The cultivar circulates under several spellings: \u2018Akikaze nishiki\u2019, \u2018Akikaze-nishiki\u2019, and the synonym \u2018Shuhu Nishiki\u2019 is also reported. \u2018Akikaze nishiki\u2019 is a rare Asian maple appreciated for its very finely cut foliage and its extremely variable cream variegation. In spring, the young leaves can show very decorative pink tones, then the tree develops a dark green, variegated canopy as the season progresses. In autumn, it offers warm shades (orange to red, sometimes with more purplish nuances depending on conditions). It is also a cultivar known for being heat-tolerant for a variegated maple.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Akikaze nishiki \u2013 Acer pictum | \u00c9rable panach\u00e9 cr\u00e8me, d\u00e9bourrement ros\u00e9, tr\u00e8s tol\u00e9rant \u00e0 la chaleur","_seopress_titles_desc":"\u2018Akikaze nishiki\u2019 (Acer pictum) : \u00e9rable asiatique rare au feuillage tr\u00e8s d\u00e9coup\u00e9, panach\u00e9 cr\u00e8me, avec jeunes pousses souvent ros\u00e9es au printemps. \u00c9t\u00e9 vert fonc\u00e9 panach\u00e9, automne orange \u00e0 rouge parfois pourpr\u00e9. Port de petit arbre, env. 4 m vers 10 ans et jusqu\u2019\u00e0 6 m \u00e0 maturit\u00e9 selon conditions. Soleil doux\/mi-ombre, sol drainant et frais.","_seopress_robots_index":"","_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[269,24],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2385","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","5":"product_cat-acer-pictum","6":"product_cat-arbres-rares","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"shipping-taxable","11":"product-type-variable","12":"entry","13":"content-bg","14":"loop-entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pepinieredurenard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2385","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pepinieredurenard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pepinieredurenard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pepinieredurenard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2385"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pepinieredurenard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=2385"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pepinieredurenard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=2385"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pepinieredurenard.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=2385"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Habit & vigour<\/h3>\n
Indicative size<\/h3>\n
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Exposure<\/h3>\n
Origin & history<\/h3>\n
A reference dendrological source indicates it was introduced by J.D. Vertrees before 1960. There are also differences in botanical treatment in the trade: it is very often sold as Acer truncatum, but some authors link it to Acer pictum (or a closely related taxon).<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"