Acer palmatum ‘Nebula’ Live Japanese Maple | Rare Pink & Lime Green Ghost Maple Tree 18–24 Inches

Add extraordinary color and collector appeal to your landscape with Acer palmatum ‘Nebula’, a rare reticulated Japanese Maple prized for its glowing pink new growth and striking lime green veined foliage. This unique ghost maple features beautifully variegated leaves with vivid reticulated veins that create an artistic, almost painted appearance throughout the growing season.

As the foliage matures, bright green tones emerge while the deep contrasting veins remain pronounced, delivering season-long visual interest and exceptional ornamental value. Compact and elegant, ‘Nebula’ is perfect for patios, containers, Japanese gardens, bonsai enthusiasts, and specialty plant collections. Its rare beauty makes it a standout focal point in any landscape setting. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Nebula’ tree
✔️ Height: approximately 18–24 inches tall
✔️ Healthy, rooted Japanese Maple
✔️ Rare reticulated ghost maple 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 established plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade preferred
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Height: 8–12 feet
Mature Width: 6–10 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip: Protect from harsh afternoon sun to preserve the delicate variegated foliage and maintain vibrant coloration. Mulching helps retain moisture and protect shallow roots during summer heat.

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.