Acer palmatum ‘Ukigumo’ – Floating Cloud Japanese Maple

The Acer palmatum ‘Ukigumo’, often called the Floating Cloud Japanese Maple, is one of the most unique and sought-after variegated Japanese maples. Its name “Ukigumo” translates to floating clouds, a perfect description of the tree’s delicate foliage pattern.

In spring, the leaves emerge with beautiful white and soft green variegation, often highlighted with subtle pink tones. The foliage creates a light, airy appearance that looks almost like drifting clouds in the garden. As the season progresses, the leaves maintain their unique marbled pattern, providing elegant color and texture.

This cultivar grows slowly with a graceful upright form, making it ideal as a collector’s specimen tree, focal point in Japanese gardens, or a highlight in shaded landscapes. Because of its rarity and striking foliage, ‘Ukigumo’ is considered one of the most desirable variegated Japanese maples.

Key Features

• Rare white and green variegated Japanese maple
• Known as the Floating Cloud Maple
• Delicate foliage with white, green, and pink tones
• Highly sought-after collector cultivar
• Perfect specimen tree for shaded gardens

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Ukigumo’
Plant Type: Deciduous Ornamental Tree
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade (protect from hot afternoon sun)
Mature Height: 8–12 ft
Mature Width: 6–10 ft
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Soil Preference: Well-drained soil
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate

Why Buy From Mystic Flora Nursery

• Carefully selected Japanese maple cultivars
• Healthy, vigorous plants
• Rare and collectible varieties
• Perfect for collectors and specialty landscapes

Looking for an Acer palmatum ‘Ukigumo’ for sale? This rare Floating Cloud Japanese maple features beautiful white and green variegated foliage and makes a stunning collector specimen.