Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'

[@ichisuke7100]

This tree is a FLEX! to any japanese maples collectors! Such magical specimen

[@adriennem3168]

Best video I've seen of this beauty!

[@Citruscider34]

This one is stunning!!!

[@matto3250]

Wonderful tree, thank you.

[@carpy1252]

That's just amazing their diversity, Japanese maples are incredible trees.

[@lorddovesnake]

well, damn....thats just stunning

[@leightodd7335]

Wow that thing is beautiful! Really stands out with the dark purple background.

[@briangallagher3106]

I’ve been looking for a white tree for behind my Bloodgood. I think I just found it.

[@kryz9875]

Your video shows off the structure of this tree.

[@allanlafoe8557]

BEAUTIFUL

[@anhthu579]

Thank you for your video. I am curious how it looks in autumn? From Mr. Maple video, they said it will turn to orange 🍁 🙂

[@maplecollector4398]

I think that the fall color depends on your area. For me, it doesn't have great fall color. It goes from white to brown. I'm thinking that it may have better fall color in areas where it's mostly green during the growing season.

[@jeffzimmerman25]

This is currently the #1 on my to buy list. Building my collection at 10 JMs right now. I'm having trouble finding this one online in anything bigger than a 1 gallon. I live in the South in OK though so maybe not a good idea. Super hot and humid.

[@maplecollector4398]

It is difficult to find large specimens. Unfortunately it most likely won't look like mine in your area. You should be able to keep one but it would be more green than white. Still a pretty tree though.

[@adriennem3168]

@@maplecollector4398 What about in Northern NJ, what spot should I give it? Can it take a lot of shade here?

[@maplecollector4398]

@@adriennem3168 I'm not sure. I've never tried to grow one in NJ. I would just be guessing if I answered that question.

[@Happy_Buddah_Bonsai_UK]

That is awesome

[@acerholics]

Nice one! Was hoping it keeps its white variegation here in the West Coast!

[@atdower]

Beautiful. I am having the hardest time finding one of these in California.

[@maplecollector4398]

I'm in Northern California and I've seen it here and there. They are available from online nurseries but I would recommend ordering one in the winter when it's dormant.

[@buzzlightyear3715]

I blame you and this video for pushing me over the edge. I started my "yellow" and "shady" Japanese maples collection 3 weeks ago with an online purchase of 2 Ukigumo and 2 Orange Flame, all in 1 gallon pot. They are tiny. Orange Flame can take a few hours of morning sun, but not Ukigumo. But before I move the Ukigumo to a shady spot, tragedy struck. Rabbits ate all the leaves and most of the branches from 1 Ukigumo, and a leading branch from the other.. Apparently, these rabbits spared the Orange Flame. I emailed the online vendor to buy 2 more Ukigumo. So I am emotionally and financially invested in these tiny Japanese maples.

[@Lg-cd5ls]

I had just started collecting JM's when my dog chewed up my Geisha Gone Wild and Red Select. I know how you feel.

[@godspeed646]

any updates?

[@Pyoverdin]

Just discovered your channel. Great collection of maples you have. In particular to the Ukigumo, how much sunlight does yours get? Is it up against an east facing or west facing fence? Also can it tolerate occasional (a few days a month) of 20-30 mph wind?

[@Pyoverdin]

@@maplecollector4398 Thanks for the prompt reply, but a bit confused because one of your replies says it is in the Southeastern corner and this one says Northwest corner.... do you have 2 trees?

[@maplecollector4398]

Sorry, that is confusing! I didn't realize that the first reply posted. I was trying to think of where the tree was when I did the video but then I decided to post where it is now instead, not realizing that I already posted the original position of the tree. It's in the southeastern corner now.

[@ksero1000]

Do they have to be a certain age to take on the colors advertised on the internet? And after purchasing a grafted and transplanted into a pot from a liner...do you know if it will be best to remain in that pot with roots in disturbed until a certain size is reached prior to planting? My floating cloud I ordered online looks like it needs some intensive care.

[@maplecollector4398]

The color of the tree is largely dependant on the time of year and the amount of sun exposure. Most photos used for marketing are taken of a tree in ideal conditions at their peak color. If you purchase a tree while dormant, you can move it into a pot that is an inch or two wider. If purchased in the spring or summer, it's best to leave it in the pot that it came in and place it in a shady location until dormant in late fall. Ukigumo is a tricky cultivar. If you are in the southern U.S., they often won't show much white variegation but are often more green. Areas with cooler or milder climates are best for variegation on this one. This one will also sometimes be white one year and green the next. I would recommend a couple of hours of morning sun with shade later in the day.

[@ksero1000]

@@maplecollector4398 hey thank you so much! I’m surprised my comment made sense enough for you to understand. We are addicted to your channel and when our house is FINALLY finished, I hope to shop some yellow varieties from you. Assuming you do sell. 🤔 Thanks again!

[@maplecollector4398]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@fpownxu63910]

Wow, that's gorgeous! Love the layout of that bed too. Do you think 6b (Kentucky) is too far south to see this kind of variegation? Still has a nice upright habit, even if it does become greener here.

[@maplecollector4398]

Thank you! Unfortunately 'Ukigumo' doesn't often show variegation in Kentucky.

[@Kjbrunzo]

I've owned Ukigumo for several years now and the first couple years it had a little white in the leaves, every year since then has been green almost entirely. I am in zone 6a Indiana, near Cincinnati, Ohio. It is still a decent green Acer Palmatum though.

[@bennybaby7243]

The "dangers" of watching this videos (hahaha) I bought this tree today along with Ozakazumi,Butterfly, Shishio,Murakumo from Maples N more Nursery in Burnsville, NC and tomorrow I am picking up from Mr Maples 3 other more tress, a Autumn Moon, golden threads and a Mikawa Yatsubusa but the tree nurseries are pretty close to where I live and you can hand pick them too ... Now I hope they grow as pretty as yours :)

[@maplecollector4398]

Wow! I'm happy to add to your addiction. All nice cultivars.

[@bennybaby7243]

@@maplecollector4398 Which one is your very favorite? I know it is hard to pick,but there is always "the one"

[@maplecollector4398]

Probably 'Fujinami nishiki'.

[@bennybaby7243]

@@maplecollector4398 I had to go look and see what it looks like, I am new to this,anyway, If that tree was a person could be goth rocker LOL very masculine looking LOL

[@therootandvein]

I always wonder how people who have these beautiful evergreen and Japanese maple gardens always have these plants placed so close together! I place for mature size and my garden always ends up so spread out and won't look good for a while. I do notice you have the beautiful variegated tree in a pot... Is that why, so you can move it around? Are all of your trees in pots? Do people just dig up and move their plants once they out grow the space or just stick to loads of pruning?

[@maplecollector4398]

I do have most of my trees in pots. It is certainly easier to plant the way that you do. Like you said though, it takes a long time for the garden to fill in. I would have no problem planting closer and then moving the specimens as they grow, to give space. It does depend on the type of plant though. Some conifers are difficult to safely move once established in the ground. Planting the trees in fabric grow pots and then putting them in the ground is one way to make things easier.

[@therootandvein]

@@maplecollector4398 thank you so much for your time and advice:) I use to be deathly afraid of planting in the yard In the beginning, because I felt I didn't have as much control lol. I should've just stuck with that. It's easier! I've heard so many great things about the fabric pots. I assume you've grown to love them, how is your experience so far? And yes, I have a weeping blue atlas that's said that it shouldn't be moved...

[@maplecollector4398]

They help develope a healthier root ball. The down side is that they dry out fast. You really have to be on top of watering.

[@davidc8854]

I noticed all your maples are in fabric grow bags. Would you provide some tips as to planting 7 to 9 foot trees in fabric grow pots? I ask because I have an 8 foot high camellia and two ukigomo maples (one is 7 feet high and the other is 5 feet high) which are in large black plastic containers. I need to keep them in containers for at least another year until I can find a landscaper to redo the garden and sprinklers. The camellia is not doing so well in the plastic container and I think it would drain better in a fabric container, and the roots would not be so tight. I bought the two ukigomo maples in part because I saw your video. Thanks! I really like them. I bought both in Half Moon Bay

[@maplecollector4398]

Nice! Did you get your Ukigumos at Half Moon Bay Nursery or one of the other nurseries in that area? I've purchased a few trees from that nursery myself. I get my fabric pots online from 247Garden. I would get pots that are a few inches wider than the pots they are currently in. While it's not the best time of year to repot, you can do it. If the trees were dormant, I would recommend washing the soil out and untangling) trimming the roots. But this time of year, I would just move them over to the new pots and fill in around them with potting soil. Fabric pots dry out much faster than regular pots so water frequently until it starts raining in November. Keep the camelia and Ukigumos in the shade until they find their permanent spots. They can handle morning sun once in their permanent spots (Assuming that you're in the Bay area or coastal and not inland).

[@davidc8854]

@@maplecollector4398 Thank you kindly for your response. I will buy bigger containers from 247garden. They are low in stock right now though. Maybe next week. I think the fabric ones will be better for me since I understand both maples and camellias need well-drained soil, and fabric containers will help in that regard. Being an amateur at this, I tend to over water and it might actually be helpful if the soil dries out faster in a fabric container. (I've already drowned a Japanese Stewartia.) I will eventually plant the trees in a shady spot, although in mid-spring through summer they will get late afternoon sun (from 4 to 6pm). Yes, I did get both ukigumos at Half Moon Bay Nursery, and I am very pleased. The price was half the amount charged at a nursery in Berkeley. I guess the price is less if you have to haul it over the mountains to bring the tree inland. I will need to prune the maples eventually, since there are many small branches at the bottom of the tree. Do you have any advice on how to prune maples? I very much like the shape of your ukiguomo, and want to prune mine so they have a similar look. I like the architecture of the branches as much as the leaves.

[@maplecollector4398]

It's difficult for me to convey how to prune. I usually do the majority of pruning during late winter or early spring, when the buds begin to swell. Minor pruning can be done in late summer

[@poppyj4774]

what kind of potting soil do you use for it? I just purchased several JM babies, this one is on my must-buy list.

[@maplecollector4398]

I make my own potting mix. If you take a look at the other videos on my channel, there is one explaining my soil mixture.

[@poppyj4774]

@@maplecollector4398 Yes, I just found it. Thanks.

[@MSNYQ]

Dear aaron i dont see anymore the video explaining your potting mix, did u take it down?

[@maplecollector4398]

Yes, I did take that down. I've changed my potting mix. I prefer what I use now so I decided to delete that video.

[@MSNYQ]

Will you make a new one? that would be great!

[@rheaadams1437]

Where did you buy this beautiful maple tree?

[@maplecollector4398]

I've had it for 14 years and originally purchased it from an online nursery called Mountain Maples. This nursery is no longer in business. The tree was originally in a 1 gallon pot and was probably 3 years old when I received it.

[@viettruong6811]

I am in Oregon. Do you think the Ukigomo can have a chance in south facing front yard. Pretty much full sun?

[@maplecollector4398]

Coastal Oregon, it would probably be fine but inland, that could be risky. What is your Sunset Western zone?

[@viettruong6811]

@@maplecollector4398 my zip code is 97086. Is it zone 8b? I am new to this. But I want to collect some maples for my front yard. It's south facing.

[@maplecollector4398]

You are in Sunset Western zone 6 which is great for growing most Japanese maples. Ukigumo should do well in a southern exposure but it will be a little more pink in color.

[@viettruong6811]

@@maplecollector4398 I can't tell how relief I am right now. I just moved to this place recently and absolutely LOVE the Japanese Maples. I was afraid that I can't keep them with too much sun. Thank you very much.

[@jimbojackson2900]

Hey, Aaron. Is this tree white only of leaf out/spring? Or does it stay white until fall?

[@maplecollector4398]

It stays white until fall.

[@Moonbase-jh6wn]

Just wondering how your ukigomo is doing now it’s been a few year’s since you made the video 😊

[@maplecollector4398]

It's doing great!

[@babu7141]

Beautiful! I think I have just picked one of these up. How quickly has yours grown? Mine is about 3-4 foot at the moment so still a baby! Do you know how well they fair in direct sunlight or is dappled light better?

[@maplecollector4398]

It grows between 6" to 1' every year. I would consider it a moderate grower.

[@babu7141]

@@maplecollector4398 Thank you! Do you feed yours anything?

[@maplecollector4398]

Just a little compost yearly.

[@babu7141]

@@maplecollector4398 How much pruning did you have to do in order to get this shape?

[@maplecollector4398]

@@babu7141 not much. I prune out dead branches and any branches that cross. Other than that, I think that I pruned it to open up the structure, once, about 6 years ago.

[@MysteryScienceGaming]

wow that look awesome! Can you tell me if I could grow this in zip code 43334 in Ohio?

[@maplecollector4398]

You're in zone 6A. My climate is very different than yours but I'm pretty sure it would survive. I would check with a local nursery that specializes in Japanese maples.

[@Theamanhanda]

what do you call ur grow pots with handles ??

[@maplecollector4398]

I get those online from 247Garden. I just call them fabric grow pots.

[@GalacticGlowPutt3]

what is the tree in the background?

[@maplecollector4398]

Prunus cerasiferus 'Krauter Vesuvius'

[@Xt4209]

Lack of humidity and sheer heat anything over85 is going to reduce white

[@maplecollector4398]

It seems like people in the southern United States have the most difficult time getting an Ukigumo to be white. My Ukigumo is white every year and my conditions are cooler and drier. The humidity keeps the night air warm. In drier areas, it cools off at night which seems to make a big difference with this cultivar, even in the hotter inland areas, around where I live.

[@AndresRafael-q3u]

@@maplecollector4398 I am in Southern California, I have two Ukigumos, one large and one medium; neither turn white. I have them in the shade, so I think it is the heat and not the sun.