Acer palmatum 'Aoyagi gawa' Strap Leaf Japanese Maple nov20 'Wakisaka nishiki' is a variegated

'Wakisaka nishiki' is a variegated snakebark maple with white to creamy variegation that was introduced in Japan in 1991

The tree is a spectrum of color of yellows to reds

with this continued snake-like appearance

The leaves on 'Spring Grove' are a bright chartreuse that cup slightly upward

Acer palmatum 'Aoyagi gawa' Strap Leaf Japanese Maple nov20 'Wakisaka nishiki' is a variegatedAcer palmatum 'Aoyagi gawa' Rare Aoyagi gawa Strap Leaf Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 This strapleaf form of 'Aoyagi gawa' has bright green leaves that are long and narrow. These chartreuse green leaves have an almost bamboo like quality to them. In the fall. 'Aoyagi gawa' turns to a bright yellow. 'Aoyagi gawa' also provides some winter interest as the bark is a bright yellow green in the winter garden. 'Aoyagi gawa' may reach 6 8 ft in 10 years. The