Quackin Grass Nursery

Acer palmatum 'Higasa yama' (aka 'Hikasayama') - One of the rarer forms with an outline of an upright V-shape, green bark and palmate leaves sporting 5 to 7 deeply cut and serrated lobes. The name refers to its collection point, Mt. Higasa. This is the true 'Higasayama' and should not be confused with 'Roseo marginatum'. It is not only the V-shape that makes this tree unusual it is also that the leaves upon emerging are brilliant crimson and golden yellow consistently, annually. When the 7-lobed leaves with sharply serrated edges expand and as the fiery colors recede the green fingers exhibit gentle variegation in pink aging white toward the leaf margins. The pink may last as long as one month. It's gentle and lovely. That's the first flush. Interestingly a second flush of leaves occurs in summer; these are solid green with no hint of variegation and often just 5-lobed. Autumn color is strong and variable: rich red to brilliant yellow and even orange tones are possible. When in leaf, no matter the season, 'Higasayama' is beautiful when back-lit. A beautiful four season tree its narrow posture will fit a smaller garden and one near a building. With green younger bark and its vase-shaped outline 'Higasayama' is attractive in winter, too. Half to three-quarters sun in fertile ground. Nice, well-rooted starter trees from cuttings - not grafted.