Acer palmatum Asahi-Zuru (Orido-Nishiki)
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Likely to emerge as one of the most popular Acer varieties but it is still very rare.
The deep pink and white variegation in Spring is followed by pink, white and green foliage until leaf fall. Not only are the leaves attractively coloured, but the bark also carries variegation of creamy white and pink. New growth ranges from almost pure white to bright purplish-pink, all with irregular patches of green.
Twigs on new growth are scarlet red. The Autumn colour is reddish-maroon. Supplied in approx 3 litre containers at a height of around 60-80cm.
The primary intended use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption.
There are thousands of different plant species that can be consumed, and our extensive range is no exception. We have conveniently listed a large number of edible plants here. Additionally, we have compiled several articles and handy recipes for some of the plants you are less likely to find in supermarkets.
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Some plants or varieties can also be cultivated as animal feed for livestock, such as poultry, game, and livestock reared for consumption. Again, we advise doing your own research to select the most appropriate plants for your livestock.
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