Ikandi shidava gold bonsai Gossamer is an Acer japonicum

Gossamer is an Acer japonicum dwarf with a frilly

This tree has nice branching habit

Garnet Tower is a laceleaf with a somewhat upright form – but not as upright as Seiryu

“Amagi shigure” roughly translates to heavenly rain shower in late summer”

Ikandi shidava gold bonsai Gossamer is an Acer japonicumkandi Japanese maple is an upright medium size Acer palmatum with bright pink new growth in spring. In summer the foliage changes to green with pale white variegation. Ikandi prefers sun partial shade in well drained soil. Similar to Higasayama more pink color in Spring. Perhaps 10 tall by 4 5 wide in 10 years. Vareigation develops more strongly in older plants (ie. is not always full when plants are young). Hardy to 10 degrees F. USDA zone 6.