Acer davidii gossamer maple Acer shirasawanum Ogurayama has light

Acer shirasawanum Ogurayama has light green leaves in spring change which change to a dark green but with a silvery sheen caused by the fine pubescence on the leaf surface

Beni ubi gohan

Aka kawa hime translates to “small red bark” in Japanese

The Katsura Japanese maple is a hardy cultivar

and emerges with deep purples in the spring that contrast with lime green veins

Acer davidii gossamer maple Acer shirasawanum Ogurayama has lightAcer davidii is often a mult istemmed snakebark tree up to 25 feet in height. A. davidii grows vigorously when young, with bark striped in beautiful white stripes. Native to China, it was given the Royal Horticultural Societys Award of Garden Merit in 1984. It is easy to grow and deserves a place in your landscape. Sun or shade.