Acer palmatum ‘Sister Ghost’ – Rare Japanese Maple Tree in #3 Container, 25–35" Tall

Add rare beauty and elegant seasonal color to your landscape with this live Acer palmatum ‘Sister Ghost’, a highly sought-after Japanese maple treasured by collectors for its soft ethereal foliage and brilliant autumn display. This unique ornamental maple features delicate layered coloration throughout the growing season before transforming in fall into glowing shades of golden yellow accented with warm orange tones.

Graceful branching and refined foliage create a soft luminous effect that adds sophistication and contrast to gardens, patios, and ornamental landscapes. Compact and manageable, ‘Sister Ghost’ develops into a beautiful small tree reaching approximately 8–10 feet tall and wide in about 15 years, making it perfect for focal plantings, Japanese-inspired gardens, and maple collections.

Hardy and adaptable in Zones 5–9, this rare variety thrives best with morning sun and afternoon shade for optimal foliage color and protection. 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 ‘Sister Ghost’ Japanese Maple
• Originally grown in #3 container
• Approximate height: 25–35 inches
• Healthy, rooted ornamental maple tree
• Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

• Common Name: Sister Ghost Japanese Maple
• Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Sister Ghost’
• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
• Growth Stage: Young established tree
• Sun Requirements: Morning sun with afternoon shade preferred
• Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil
• Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture
• Mature Height: Approximately 8–10 feet in 15 years
• Mature Width: Approximately 8–10 feet
• Growth Habit: Upright, graceful branching
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 5–9
• Fall Color: Golden yellow with warm orange tones
• Special Features: Rare collector variety with layered foliage coloration
• Container Friendly: Yes, excellent for decorative planters and patios while young

Care Tip

Protect from harsh afternoon sun in warmer climates to preserve delicate foliage color and reduce leaf scorch. Mulching helps keep roots cool and evenly moist.

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.