Acer palmatum 'Amber Ghost' Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Amber Ghost’ is a rare and exceptionally colorful reticulated Japanese maple from the Ghost Series, prized for its dramatic progression of foliage colors throughout the growing season. The leaves emerge in bright coral-pink and amber shades with contrasting green veining, gradually developing into a warm, glowing amber color as summer arrives. The intricate darker reticulation remains visible across the foliage, giving the tree a luminous, almost stained-glass appearance. In autumn, the foliage intensifies into brilliant shades of orange, gold, and fiery red. With an expected 10-year size of approximately 8–10 ft tall and 6–8 ft wide, ‘Amber Ghost’ develops a strong upright form and makes an outstanding specimen for collectors and landscape plantings

Growth Habit: Upright and gracefully branching, becoming somewhat broader with age
10-Year Size: Approximately 8–10 ft tall and 6–8 ft wide 
Growth Rate: Moderate to vigorous
Foliage: Reticulated foliage emerging coral-pink and amber with contrasting green veins, developing into rich warm amber with deep green reticulation through summer
Fall Color: Brilliant orange, golden yellow, and fiery red
Origin: Rare Ghost Series selection discovered and introduced by Buchholz Nursery in Oregon Dawes Arboretum
Light: Morning sun to partial shade; afternoon shade is recommended in most climates, particularly in hotter areas, to help protect the delicate foliage and preserve its coloration 
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
Hardiness: Zones 5–9
Best Uses: Collector gardens, Japanese gardens, woodland gardens, specimen plantings, containers, mixed borders, and focal-point landscapes
Best Feature: Extraordinary amber summer foliage highlighted by intricate dark-green reticulation
Garden Interest: Provides a remarkable succession of coral-pink spring growth, glowing amber summer foliage, and brilliant orange-to-red autumn color
Why You'll Love It: ‘Amber Ghost’ is one of the most colorful members of the Ghost Series, combining coral-pink spring growth, luminous amber summer foliage, dramatic dark veining, and fiery orange-red fall color into a truly exceptional collector’s Japanese maple.