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Sister Ghost Japanese Maple-Elegant Variegated Foliage-Ideal for Landscaping 20 Gallon

Sister Ghost Japanese Maple-Elegant Variegated Foliage-Ideal for Landscaping 20 Gallon

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Acer palmatum 'Sister Ghost' Information Page
Acer palmatum 'Sister Ghost' - Plant Catalog

Acer palmatum 'Sister Ghost'

Description

Acer palmatum 'Sister Ghost' is a stunning Japanese Maple known for its unique foliage and elegant form. The leaves are deeply lobed and display a ghostly, variegated pattern that changes with the seasons, offering a spectacular display of color from spring through fall.

Suggested Uses

This cultivar is perfect for ornamental gardens, as a focal point in landscape designs, or as a specimen tree in a container. Its striking foliage makes it an excellent choice for adding visual interest to shaded areas.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Acer palmatum 'Sister Ghost'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Sister Ghost' Japanese Maple
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically reaches 6-8 feet in height and width
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Not significant
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas, and other shade-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Thrives in moderate humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent leaf scorch
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