Acer palmatum 'Mardi Gras' Variegated Japanese Maple Linearlobum Many of these varieties are

Many of these varieties are also fast growing and display excellent fall color as well

‘Celebration’ may have the brightest pink color of any of the reticulated varieties

Unfortunately much like 'Toyama nishiki' it tends to revert to solid green

Later the bronze fades leaving the foliage light to medium green for summer

Acer palmatum 'Mardi Gras' Variegated Japanese Maple Linearlobum Many of these varieties areAcer palmatum 'Mardi Gras' shows more color in early spring than just about any Japanese Maple. Wonderful pink and white colors show up on new growth. Late season growth in summer will give you another blast of color. Older plants do not tend to show nearly as much variegation as younger more vigorous plants. Heavy pruning just prior to leafing out in the spring can sometimes return older plants to the vibrant colors of younger plants. 10 year size: