Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'
Ukigumo Japanese Maple

A slow-growing upright Japanese maple. The variegated leaves initially emerge in pastel pinks and greens which soften to pale green dappled in white and some pink by Summer. Fall color is initially red before changing to orange. Name means "floating cloud" in Japanese. Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade in well-drained soil. 6' tall x 4' wide in 10 years. USDA zone 6.