Add celestial beauty and rare collector appeal to your landscape with this live Acer palmatum ‘Nebula’, an extraordinary reticulated Japanese Maple prized for its ghost-like variegated foliage and artistic seasonal color changes. Originally grown in a #3 container and carefully packaged for safe shipping, ‘Nebula’ emerges in spring with glowing pink new growth layered over lime green leaves highlighted by vivid reticulated veining. As the season progresses, the foliage matures into bright green tones with deep contrasting veins, creating a luminous and ever-changing display throughout the growing season.

Compact and elegant, this rare ornamental maple is perfect for collector gardens, patios, bonsai enthusiasts, and Japanese-inspired landscapes. Highly sought after and available in limited quantities, ‘Nebula’ is a true statement tree for maple collectors and specialty gardens. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Nebula’ tree
✔️ Height: approximately 25–35 inches tall
✔️ Originally grown in #3 container
✔️ Container removed before shipping
✔️ Healthy, rooted ornamental maple
✔️ Rare reticulated collector variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information
Common Name: Nebula Japanese Maple
Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Nebula’
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Young grafted tree
Sun Requirements: Partial shade preferred
Soil: Moist, well-draining slightly acidic soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
Mature Height: Small to medium ornamental tree
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Spring Color: Pink with lime green reticulation
Summer Color: Bright green with deep veining
Container Friendly: Yes, excellent for patios and bonsai-style cultivation

Care Tip: Protect from harsh afternoon sun to preserve the delicate reticulated foliage and vibrant seasonal colors. Mulching around the base helps maintain soil moisture and healthy root growth.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.