Acer palmatum 'Itame nibluki' Variegated Japanese Maple yellow and reddish brown

and reddish brown

Foliage appears bright red to deep purple in early spring depending on sunlight

These unique leaves have a dark burgundy color in the spring

which was found as a sport off of ‘Cosmos’

In early spring the lobes are quite narrow becoming more broad as summer arrives

Acer palmatum 'Itame nibluki' Variegated Japanese Maple yellow and reddish brown'Itame nibluki' is a wonderful variegated maple with deeply divided leaves. The variegation is cream and green with each lobe appearing to be dipped in or streaked with lipstick red paint creating a fantastic display for the garden. While some variegated maples seem to be slow or delicate 'Itame nibluki' is quite vigorous. 10 Year Size: Height: 8 10 Feet Width: 5 6 Feet