Acer palmatum 'Oridono Nishiki' | Pink Variegated Japanese Maple | Rare Collector Tree | #3 Container Size

Bring artistic elegance and rare collector beauty to your landscape with this live Acer palmatum ‘Oridono Nishiki’, a stunning variegated Japanese Maple prized for its painterly pink, white, and green foliage. Originally grown in a #3 container and carefully packaged for safe shipping, this highly sought-after ornamental maple produces uniquely marbled leaves where no two are exactly alike. Young plants may initially display more green foliage, with variegation increasing and becoming more dramatic as the tree matures. Throughout spring and summer, the foliage displays beautiful streaks and splashes of creamy white and soft pink against lush green leaves. In autumn, the tree transforms into glowing gold, vibrant red, and deep maroon shades, while winter reveals attractive green bark accented with candy-pink striping after pruning. Elegant, slow growing, and highly ornamental, ‘Oridono Nishiki’ is perfect for collector gardens, patios, bonsai training, fairy gardens, and Japanese-inspired landscapes. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:

• ✔️ 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Oridono Nishiki’ tree
• ✔️ Height: approximately 30–35 inches tall
• ✔️ Originally grown in #3 container
• ✔️ Healthy, rooted ornamental maple
• ✔️ Rare pink variegated collector variety
• ✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

Common Name: Oridono Nishiki Japanese Maple
Scientific Name: Acer palmatum ‘Oridono Nishiki’
Sunlight: Morning sun with afternoon shade preferred
Watering: Moderate; maintain even moisture during establishment
Soil: Moist, well-draining slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Growth Habit: Slow to moderate
Format: Young grafted tree (2–3 years old)

💡 Care Tip: Prune lightly in early spring before leaf-out to encourage stronger variegation and enhance the decorative pink bark striping. Protect from harsh afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch.