{"product_id":"uncle-ghost","title":"Acer palmatum 'Uncle Ghost' Japanese Maple","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcer palmatum 'Uncle Ghost' \u003c\/strong\u003eis a rare and distinctive reticulated Japanese maple prized for its strikingly colorful foliage and intricate veining. The leaves emerge in shades of peach, pink, and bright red, often heavily marked with contrasting darker veins. As the season progresses, the foliage transitions through shades of red, pink, green, and cream, with emerald-green veins creating an intricate, almost lace-like pattern across the leaves. In autumn, ‘Uncle Ghost’ develops beautiful shades ranging from golden yellow and orange to crimson red. With an expected 10-year size of approximately 6–8 ft tall and 4–6 ft wide, this slow-growing, upright-to-broadly upright cultivar is an excellent choice for collectors seeking a rare Ghost Series maple with exceptional seasonal color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, compact, and gracefully branching, with a broadening canopy as it matures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10-Year Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6–8 ft tall and 4–6 ft wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavily reticulated foliage emerging peach, pink, and red, gradually fading through cream, green, and red tones with contrasting emerald or dark veins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden yellow, orange, and crimson red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare reticulated variegated selection of Acer palmatum from the Ghost Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight: \u003c\/strong\u003eMorning sun to partial shade; protection from hot afternoon sun is recommended to preserve the intricate variegation and delicate foliage \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 5–9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector gardens, Japanese gardens, woodland gardens, specimen plantings, containers, and focal-point landscapes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dramatic peach-to-pink spring foliage developing into intricately veined cream, green, and red foliage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides exceptional foliage interest from its colorful spring emergence through its intricate summer patterning and spectacular golden-orange to crimson fall display\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e ‘Uncle Ghost’ is an exceptionally rare and distinctive Ghost Series Japanese maple that combines colorful peach and pink spring growth, intricate reticulated veining, changing cream and green tones, and brilliant golden-to-crimson fall color into a truly eye-catching collector’s tree. \u003c!--source-footnote--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buchholz Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Pot #1","offer_id":48897103397058,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9791\/3282\/files\/Acer.palmatum.UncleGhost.4.jpg?v=1790031360","url":"https:\/\/buchholznursery.com\/products\/uncle-ghost","provider":"Buchholz Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}