Acer palmatum 'Akaji nishiki' Red Japanese Maple FFF Photos by Jeff Rutel

Photos by Jeff Rutel

making it ideal for small garden spaces

'Okagami' thrives in sun or partial shade

especially with the golden yellow foliage

The blooms attract all sorts of pollinators  like butterflies

Acer palmatum 'Akaji nishiki' Red Japanese Maple FFF Photos by Jeff RutelAcer palmatum 'Akaji nishiki' Bright Red 'Akaji nishiki' Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 'Akaji nishiki' is a beautiful spring interest Japanese maple. In the spring, the foliage is a bright fiery pink color when it first leafs out. The upright form is quite nice, similar to that of 'Deshojo'. In the summer, the leaves of 'Akaji nishiki' turn green, sometimes revealing some speckled variegation in the foliage. New growth on 'Akaji nishiki' during the summer