Acer palmatum 'Mardi Gras' Variegated Japanese Maple Linearlobum Unfortunately much like 'Toyama nishiki'

Unfortunately much like 'Toyama nishiki' it tends to revert to solid green

‘Celebration’ may have the brightest pink color of any of the reticulated varieties

This combination of colors gives this tree the appearance that the canopy is ablaze

copper and olive green and much larger

Acer palmatum 'Mardi Gras' Variegated Japanese Maple Linearlobum Unfortunately much like 'Toyama nishiki'Acer palmatum 'Mardi Gras' shows more color in early spring than just about any Japanese Maple. Wonderful pink and white colors show up on new growth. Late season growth in summer will give you another blast of color. Older plants do not tend to show nearly as much variegation as younger more vigorous plants. Heavy pruning just prior to leafing out in the spring can sometimes return older plants to the vibrant colors of younger plants. 10 year size: