Acer palmatum 'Ryugu' Variegated Dwarf Japanese Maple abies procera While 'Red Dragon' will tolerate

While 'Red Dragon' will tolerate full sun in some climates

10 year size:  Height: 7-8 Feet   Width: 4-5  Feet

The similarities don’t end with the leaves

There is some speculation that 'Trompenburg' may have shirasawanum parentage due to the fact that the samaras are held erect

These leaves are bright green in the spring and eventually turn to a bright yellow and orange in the fall

Acer palmatum 'Ryugu' Variegated Dwarf Japanese Maple abies procera While 'Red Dragon' will tolerateAcer palmatum 'Ryugu' is a very exciting variegated Japanese maple. 'Ryugu' has about as much variegation to the leaves as any other Japanese maple. The speckled white variegation is quite consistent and should persist year over year. The other thing that is so interesting about this Japanese maple is it's dwarf, compact growth habit. 'Ryugu' will stay quite small with a dense and compact habit. The leaves are green with mostly creamy white