{"product_id":"acer-longipes-gold-coin-copy","title":"Acer palmatum ‘Ukigumo’ – Floating Cloud Japanese Maple","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eAcer palmatum ‘Ukigumo’\u003c\/strong\u003e, often called the \u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eFloating Cloud Japanese Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most unique and sought-after variegated Japanese maples. Its name “Ukigumo” translates to \u003cstrong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"760\"\u003efloating clouds\u003c\/strong\u003e, a perfect description of the tree’s delicate foliage pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eIn spring, the leaves emerge with \u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"905\"\u003ebeautiful white and soft green variegation\u003c\/strong\u003e, often highlighted with \u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"951\"\u003esubtle pink tones\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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