Silvery white margined green leaves cover the densely held branches and become scarlet magenta in fall. New spring growth is pink tinged. A slow-growing shrub-like tree for containers, bonsai, and Asian or small gardens. Deciduous.

Lore Received an Award of Merit in 1977 by the Boskoop Horticultural Society.
Average Size at Maturity Slow-growing small tree or shrub 7 to 9 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide.

Bloom Time Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Design Ideas The ever changing foliage of this shrub or small tree will make a wonderful year-round addition to beds, foundation plantings and even containers close to your patio or deck. Plant in mass in a woodland or Japanese garden or as a specimen plant amongst river rocks and a gently flowing water feature. This versatile plant can even be trained as bonsai for tabletop or raised bed interest.
Tree Type: Deciduous 
Foliage Color: Variegated
Garden Style: Asian/Zen
Growth Habit: vase-shaped, upright growth habit
Growth Rate: Slow
Landscape Use Container, Firescaping/Firewise
Light Needs Full sun, Partial sun, leaves my scorch in full sun during summer in southern regions.
Soil Needs: Tree & Shrub Food
Special Feature: Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Fall Color
Water Needs: Moderate
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.