Acer palmatum 'Miyama nishiki' Japanese Maple Species_Acer palmatum 'Sherwood Elfin' is not actually

'Sherwood Elfin' is not actually a laceleaf

We highly recommend using this Japanese maple for fall color planting

Fall color can range from orange to red

This may be one the most heat tolerant selections of the golden leaf types as this maple does not show any burn when grown in full sun in the mountains of North Carolina

Acer palmatum 'Miyama nishiki' Japanese Maple Species_Acer palmatum 'Sherwood Elfin' is not actuallyACER PALMATUM 'MIYAMA NISHIKI' MIYAMA NISHIKI JAPANESE MAPLE ZONES 5 9 Acer palmatum 'Miyama nishiki' is an extremely rare red linearilobum or strapleaf type. While I have not yet noticed this, it is noted for having both linearilobum leaves and the leaves of a laceleaf on the same tree as this cultivar ages and matures. I have noticed that 'Miyama nishiki' has a more rounded back than most linearilobum types which stands out. It reaches 10 12 feet in