Japanese Maple Acer palmatum ‘Ukigumo’ 60/80cm Tree
Acer palmatum
£29.99
A small Japanese maple with a graceful habit and beautifully coloured foliage. Mottled variegated deciduous leaves of white and green with striking red branches. Acers are slow growing, reaching their eventual height in ten to twenty years. Ukigumo can grow up to 3m but its slow growth makes it an ideal choice for a smaller garden, where it can also be grown in a container.
- ✓ Stunning Japanese Maple with unique variegated leaves in white and green, emerging with pink tints in spring and transforming into brilliant orange and red autumn colours - perfect for adding year-round interest to gardens or patios
- ✓ Slow-growing, compact tree reaching 2.5 metres tall, ideal for smaller gardens, containers, or as a stunning focal point - thrives in sheltered positions away from strong wind
- ✓ Known as the 'Floating Cloud' maple for its ethereal variegated foliage, this sought-after variety creates a beautiful architectural feature with its graceful branching habit and delicate leaves
- ✓ Easy to maintain in well-drained soil, perfect for creating Japanese-style gardens or adding oriental charm to any garden space - suitable for both modern and traditional garden designs
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
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The Japanese Maple ‘Ukigumo’ is a truly special small tree that brings outstanding beauty to any garden. Its name means ‘floating clouds’ in Japanese, perfectly describing its gorgeous variegated leaves. The small palm-shaped leaves emerge in spring with a lovely pink flush, developing into a stunning mix of white and green marbling. In autumn, the leaves turn brilliant shades of orange and red before falling. This maple grows slowly into a small, well-shaped tree that rarely reaches more than 2.5 metres tall, making it perfect for smaller gardens or growing in pots.
The delicate branches create a lovely arching shape that looks wonderful all year round. These maples are hugely popular with gardeners who want to add a touch of Japanese garden style to their space. They work brilliantly in oriental-style gardens, but are just as happy in modern or traditional settings. The ‘Ukigumo’ variety is particularly sought after for its unusual variegated leaves, which look stunning against darker foliage plants.
These maples need a sheltered spot away from strong winds and harsh afternoon sun. They grow best in slightly acidic, well-drained soil that stays moist but never waterlogged. A good layer of mulch around the base helps keep roots cool and moist. In pots, use ericaceous compost and make sure there’s good drainage. Water regularly during the growing season, especially in dry spells. A yearly feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring will keep your maple healthy. Little pruning is needed – just remove any dead or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when the tree is dormant.
Please note, Maple Acers are deciduous. If you are purchasing in late Autumn and Winter, there will be no leaves on these trees.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Pot Size
2 litre
Foliage
Deciduous
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-20°C to -15°C (H6)
When MatureSafety
Child Safe, Pet Safe
Watering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Unique Foliage
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
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We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
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