Acer palmatum 'Utsu Semi' Green Japanese Maple arborvitae Gold Digger

Gold Digger

Then in spring you get the same effect as fall when the new growth emerges lime green against the dark older foliage

Pinus parviflora ‘Tanima no yuki’ is an outstanding dwarf Japanese white pine

While fairly sun tolerant this cultivar prefers some shade in hotter climates

meaning "Snow Peak" in Japanese

Acer palmatum 'Utsu Semi' Green Japanese Maple arborvitae Gold DiggerAmazingly short lobes for an Acer palmatum give 'Utsu semi' and unbeatable texture that contrasts well with almost everything in the garden. Add to that the vivid light green color in spring and you get a must have show stopper of a plant. 'Utsu semi' translates to grasshopper like skin. In summer leaves darken slightly but would still be considered light green. In fall the leaves turn orange to purple while the leaf veins remain green giving it a