Calico Pacific Fire Leave emerge like Tsuma gaki

Leave emerge like Tsuma gaki limey with the tips dipped in red

The thin delicate texture of the leaves makes them seem almost transparent

Native to the mountains of Japan

giving this maple an apt name for its red star shaped leaves

giving it a whole new look

Calico Pacific Fire Leave emerge like Tsuma gakiCalico is strong growing Acer palmatum that is similar to Katsura in appearance but much smaller in scale. Calico emerges bright orange yellow in the spring and then leaves turn to a pleasing lime green in the summer. Fall colors are mostly yellow and orange with tinges of red. Strong growing to 6 feet, so this variety is a great container plant or for smaller gardens. Does best in sun part shade.