Acer palmatum ‘Sagara Nishiki’ – Yellow Variegated Japanese Maple Live Tree, 30–40 Inches Tall, #3 Container

Bring glowing color and rare elegance to your garden with this live Acer palmatum ‘Sagara Nishiki’, a stunning variegated Japanese Maple prized for its dramatic golden-yellow foliage patterns. Originally grown in a #3 container and shipped carefully wrapped for moisture protection, this collector-worthy maple features large chartreuse to deep green leaves beautifully splashed and dusted with bright yellow variegation. In especially vibrant seasons, the variegation becomes so intense that the entire tree appears to glow golden from a distance.

Its graceful upright habit and moderate size make it perfect for patios, Japanese gardens, collector landscapes, and ornamental focal points. In autumn, the foliage transforms into brilliant golden-yellow and rich orange tones, adding another season of spectacular beauty. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

Product Details

• 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Sagara Nishiki’ tree
• Height: approximately 30–40 inches tall
• Originally grown in #3 container
• Shipped wrapped in plastic for moisture retention
• Does not ship with container
• Healthy, rooted ornamental maple
• Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

• Common Name: Sagara Nishiki Japanese Maple
• Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Sagara Nishiki’
• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
• Growth Stage: Young grafted tree
• Sun Requirements: Morning sun with filtered afternoon shade preferred
• Soil: Moist, well-draining slightly acidic soil
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• Mature Height: Approximately 7–8 feet in 10 years
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
• USDA Zones: 5–9
• Fall Color: Golden yellow to rich orange
• Container Friendly: Yes, excellent for patio containers and collector gardens

Care Tip

Protect from harsh afternoon sun in warmer climates to preserve vibrant variegation and prevent leaf scorch. Mulching around the base helps maintain soil moisture and root health.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.