You wanted “something subtle” and brought home pink edging staring back at you 🙃
Family: Sapindaceae • Pot diameter: 10.5 cm • Height: ~25 cm
‘Iyoshi’ is delicate and collectible: crisp green leaves with pink-cream margins that light up in spring like fine brushstrokes, then the whole canopy ignites to vivid reds in autumn. The silhouette stays elegantly compact — perfect for premium small pots, patio tables and pocket gardens where you want colour without visual weight. A small stage of seasons that changes mood as the year rolls on.
SapindaceaeDeciduousMorning sun–partial shadeModerate careCompact/upright habit • 1.5–2.5 m
Light
🌤️ Morning sun
Bright shade keeps those pink-cream margins clean.
Water
💧 Moderate
Even moisture with excellent drainage.
Growth rate
🐢 Slow–moderate
Ideal for small spaces.
Colour
🎨 Green with pink-cream
Autumn turns on the red show.
What makes it special
🎨 Discreet variegation with pink-cream edging
🧵 Compact, “gentle” silhouette for close viewing
🍂 Autumn reds that reset the tone of the space
Ideal uses
🪴 Small signature pots on patio tables/shelves
🏡 Pocket gardens/entrances as a coloured focal point
🎎 Zen corners with a refined presence of colour
Where to place it
In “quiet” scenes where close viewing matters: patio seating, entryways or narrow beds. Dark or uniform backdrops accentuate the pink-cream margins and autumn reds.
What to pair it with
Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ — a deep dark “carpet” for strong contrast.
Tiarella cordifolia — airy texture/light around the base.
Carex ‘Evergold’ — fine gold-green ribbons that “embrace” the pot.
Goal: close, refined colour reading without visual heaviness.
Variety origin click to read
Taxonomic base: A cultivated selection of Acer palmatum with palmate blades and gentle, peripheral variegation in pink-cream over a green ground.
Nomenclature: ‘Iyoshi’ — a Japanese name encountered in nursery collections as a distinct clone with fine, bright leaf edging. Spelling variants appear in catalogues, but “Iyoshi” is the prevailing usage.
Selection/breeding story: Chosen for its balance between a calm green leaf and a tender pink-cream outline, performing at close range (containers, small gardens) without shouting in summer.
Colour identity: Spring with stronger pink-cream touches at the margins; summer a cool green with a fine bicolour edge; autumn shifts to a red palette for a dramatic finale.
Morphology & type: Compact, upright crown of small-to-medium blades with a clean perimeter “line” of colour — ideal for patio tabletops and entrances.
Diagnostic traits: The close, jewellery-like reading of the variegation sets it apart from bolder bicolours — like a living border on each leaf.
1) Substrate: Organic, slightly acidic (pH 5.5–6.5) with pine bark + perlite/pumice.
2) Watering: Keep evenly moist; more frequent in heat; never waterlogged.
3) Position/Climate: Morning sun, afternoon shade; shelter from hot winds; a light mulch to keep roots cool.
🔥 Summer behaviour of Acer – What to expect: Don’t worry if leaf tips dry in summer months. Acer palmatum naturally reacts to heat and low humidity in Greece — especially during heatwaves. Leaves may show “leaf scorch”, even in shade.
✅ The effect is mostly cosmetic and doesn’t mean the plant is dying. ✅ If stems are green inside and not soft, the plant is healthy. ✅ With correct watering and protection, foliage refreshes next season.
📌 Water early morning, keep roots cool, and avoid blasts of hot air. With a little patience, your maple will reward you in autumn.
🔎 Item
Info
🌿 Scientific name
Acer palmatum 'Iyoshi'
🪴 Pot/Size
Pot diameter 10.5 cm • Plant height ~25 cm
☀️ Light
Morning sun–partial shade (afternoon shade in hot months)
💧 Water
Moderate, steady moisture without standing water
🧪 Medium
Organic, slightly acidic, well drained
📏 Mature size
Height 1.5–2.5 m • Spread 1–2 m (slow–moderate)
🐾 Toxicity
Non-toxic — safe around children & pets
💡 Tip: A perfect “jewellery box” of colour for patio tables and compact balconies.
🤔 Did you know? The subtle pink-cream outline changes intensity through the season, making every plant feel unique.
Why you’ll love it info
🎨 Pink-cream margins that light up close corners
🪴 Compact silhouette for pots/small spaces
🍂 Bold autumn red for a show-stopping finish
🧠 Greenleaf for nerds — Trivia you didn’t ask for geek
🧬 Chimeric, peripheral variegation
🧵 Small-to-medium blades for a “soft” read
🎨 Green in season → red in autumn
🔁 Clonal stability of form/pattern
What colours appear through the season? palette
Spring green with pink-cream edges; cool green in summer; vivid red in autumn.
Is it suitable for containers? pot
Yes — the compact, upright habit makes it excellent for premium small pots and entrances.
Why are some margins pinker? pattern
Variegation intensity varies by leaf/shoot — part of the variety’s charm.
What’s its overall “character”? identity
Refined, jewellery-like bicolour and small scale — ideal for close, sophisticated viewing.
🔎 Note: Due to natural variation, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the photo. Form, size or colouration depend on the season, growing conditions and the nature of each plant.
Acer 'Iyoshi'® 10.5cm Care & Tips
We take care of the packaging!
With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!
All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.
The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.
