Acer palmatum 'Matsugae' Variegated Japanese Maple orange While it may be slow

While it may be slow growing

The unusual thing is that this plant is one of the few red dissectums that turns orange or even yellow-orange in fall

The coarse leaves begin the spring dark red and become more red as temperatures increase

‘Mariesii’ is an outstanding companion plant that can fit virtually anywhere in the garden

Acer palmatum 'Matsugae' Variegated Japanese Maple orange While it may be slowWe find 'Matsugae' to be a very dependable variegated cultivar in the southeast. In spring it opens with cream and rose markings along its irregular shaped medium green leaves. In summer the rose color fades away and the cream turns pure white leaving beautifully contrasting variegation all summer long. Red petioles also add to the overall appearance of 'Matsugae'. This is a very old cultivar with a name that means 'the pine branch' which is hard to