Acer palmatum Heptalobum Nishiki yamato its uniquely curled leaves are

its uniquely curled leaves are deeply divided

The name Ukigumo means "floating clouds"

After growing several of these cultivars

It grows to around 3 m tall within 10 years and needs protection from the hot afternoon sun

Fall colour: Bright scarlet

Acer palmatum Heptalobum Nishiki yamato its uniquely curled leaves areA bold broadleaf maple with seven lobed green leaves that blaze into orange red come autumn. Upright and vigorous, it matures to approximately 4 m in both height and spread. Heptalobum performs best in sun to partial shade with well drained, fertile soiland is intriguingly attractive to birds and beneficial insects. SPECIFICATIONS Location: Full sun, half shade Height: up to 4m Width: up to 4m Fall colour: Red, orange