Acer palmatum 'Mardi Gras' Variegated Japanese Maple Linearlobum ‘Celebration’ may have the brightest

‘Celebration’ may have the brightest pink color of any of the reticulated varieties

Later the bronze fades leaving the foliage light to medium green for summer

'Tempelhof' may bronze slightly during winter in colder climates

copper and olive green and much larger

‘Pung kil’ is a slow grower that doesn’t get very large

Acer palmatum 'Mardi Gras' Variegated Japanese Maple Linearlobum ‘Celebration’ may have the brightestAcer palmatum 'Mardi Gras' shows more color in early spring than just about any Japanese Maple. Wonderful pink and white colors show up on new growth. Late season growth in summer will give you another blast of color. Older plants do not tend to show nearly as much variegation as younger more vigorous plants. Heavy pruning just prior to leafing out in the spring can sometimes return older plants to the vibrant colors of younger plants. 10 year size: