Acer palmatum 'Ikandi'

I think I've had this for 2 year now. It seem to be growing pretty well. Now I notice I have a thing for these 'Higasa Yama' variegated types. But here is 'Ikandi'!

 

I had this one in my basket from a supplier called Lotta plants in Europe and was looking forward to receiving it, but then I had an email from them saying they were no longer in the maple supply businesses, so missed out on this special tree.
I think D @LoverOfMaples photos shows why it is one that draws you to it every time you get a glimpse of those special salmon and green leaves.

 

Update:

 

Must admit these have been " The must have plant " this past two seasons here in the UK why i can't really say ?? Finally managed to see one in the flesh so to speak two weeks ago when visiting Pat at Hippo pottering , she managed to get a few from abroad which were sold on to a few folk in the UK who in turn posted early spring pictures of them and to be honest they were very under whelming to say the least , hardly any of the coloured markings you would expect to see , think this cultivar is going to be one of those that shows well one season then has a rest the next ?? Even the one Pat had retained for ground planting said it's just akin to a Higasa yama with some pink striping. Maybe they will improve given time over the years ? On another note i had previously been at Pack horse farm nursery on the same day and managed to buy a lovely aged ground grown Higasa yama , have been trying to get a nice one now for years.

 

Here we go. Looking better than last year so fat. Lets see how it progress through the seasons.

 

Pic taken today

 

The variation of greens is just stunning. Loved the photos D.

 

Update :

 

Love the night time shots D.

 

It brings the colors out so much better!

 

And certainly brightens up these long dark nights.

 

Just picked this one up. I love variegation and the leaves are larger than Higasa Yama or at least the one I compared it to.

 

Still in its summer colour unlike Higasayama already changing into autumn colour.

 

Almost there.

 

2 year update and still in the greenhouse
April 8, 2024

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Really nice tree. The variegation is wonderful. It's putting on lots of new growth.

 

4/18/24

 

Here is a photo of my "Ikandi" this spring. Seems to be reaching out in every direction. Some leaves are a lot bigger than others and the small ones are the prettiest.

 

Those large leaves don't look right C.
Is it on one branch only?

 

Yes they are pretty much just in that one area. I had heard it doesn't revert but that's what it looks like to me. So I will do some pruning.

 

I believe this is normal and that branch may have leaves on it that show variegation next year.

 

That's good to consider. Thanks Garden Cycles

 

Pictures of leaves for comparison Cjart.

 

So it looks like the newest leaves are larger and less reticulated. Looked at mine again and the leaves in question are starting to show some reticulation. Guess I will wait and see what happens. Have had the tree for awhile, but moved it about a year ago to a better spot.

 

Ikandi at my mother's garden this last spring.