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‘Amagi Shigure’ Japanese Maple

Moderator September 9, 2016

‘Amagi Shigure’ Japanese Maple

acer palmatum amagi shigure

Amagi Shigure Japanese Maple Leaves & Bark

Amagi Shigure Japanese maple has some of the most intense brick red colors I’ve seen in a tree. The spring colors are eye-popping fuchsia, shifting to deep brick red with dark greenish black veins. Leaves that get more shade take on a pale whitish-pink tone with vibrant green reticulation.

Then, the chilly air of autumn brings flushes of red, orange and purple to the foliage.

Spring Leaves of Amagi Shigure

amagi shigure pink and purple leaves up close
spring leaves of amagi shigure

Even the bark is amazing on this tree! Older branches are a soft dusty gray-brown, and growth from a few years ago is a pale grayish jade. Then, new growth is a deep cherry-brown.  Amagi Shigure is full, but not dense. It’s also slightly leggy in places (which is wonderful, because it gives you plenty of views of that bark).

History, Habit & Hardiness

Amagi Shigure Japanese maple was discovered in Japan, and while it resembles ‘Kasagi yama’, the color lasts much longer.  It is also similar to Purple Ghost from the Buchholz series. But, it’s slightly smaller, and less vigorous. While the tree is hardy down to -20°F, I find it a bit more delicate. I recommend sheltering it if your winters dip below -10°F with windchill.

pale white, pink and green leaves of amagi shigure japanese maple

Acer Palmatum Amagi Shigure will grow to about 6 feet high and 3 feet wide in 10 years.

amagi shigure form

If you have a small yard, then you must save a spot for this spectacular Japanese Maple! You can buy it in our store here. If we sell out, contact us and we’ll special order one for you!

There’s an interesting forum discussion about the tree here that you may want to explore as well.

amagi shigure pink leaves

More Pink Japanese Maples

If you love pink maples, here are a few more of our favorites to check out:

  • Olsen’s Frosted Strawberry
  • Mikazuki
  • Geisha Gone Wild
  • Rainbow
  • Hana Matoi

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