ACER palmatum 'Ukigumo'

Commonly known as Floating clouds maple

A striking variegated leafed form with the leaves mottled and edged white and pink. Needs to be grown in the shade to avoid scorching

Starter

Pot size - 1 to 1.5 Litre

Availability Available again from March 2025

£25.00

Small

Pot size - 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Unavailable

£40.00 each

Specimen

Pot size - 7.5 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£100.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close

Good to know
Plant against a dark green background.
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus.
Place of origin
China, Korea, Japan
Deciduous
Small, deeply cut, 5-lobed leaves 3-7cm (1¼-2¾in) long
Patio / pot plants
Suitable for small gardens
Fully hardy
Palmate
Height
3m (10ft)
Spread
3m (10ft)
Tall Shrub
Inconspicuous flowers in spring. Winged fruits in autumn
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

Late autumn to midwinter
Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Spring Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Partial shade
Shelter from cold winds and late frosts