Growth Rate
Slow
Moderate
Fast
Slow
Wilson Bros and Sky Nursery describe slow growth; Buchholz describes slow to moderate growth.
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Sister Ghost
Acer palmatum
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Cultivar Description & Characteristics
Sister Ghost is a captivating member of the Ghost family, featuring delicate green leaves patterned with distinct dark purple veining. The spring foliage unfurls in soft pastel tones that create a luminous, ethereal effect in shaded spots. Through the summer, the leaves maintain their unique veined network against a soft green background. Autumn crowns the year with a brilliant display of bright orange and red.
10-Yr Height
6.0
10-Yr Width
5.0
Seasonal Foliage Spectrum
Spring: Soft Pastel
Summer: Soft Green Veined
Fall: Orange-Red
Sun Tolerance Ratings
Morning Sun
9 / 10
Afternoon Sun
4 / 10
☀️ Morning Sun Guidance:
Soft pastel tones of green and purple veining create a luminous, ethereal effect.
☀️ Afternoon Sun Guidance:
Ghost series foliage needs protection from harsh afternoon sun.
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Growth Habit & Size
Upright · Spreading
Upright framework with broad, spreading branches, often wider than tall.
What do these growth habit terms mean?
More than one term can apply. Branch direction, crown shape and size describe different characteristics, and the outline can change as a tree matures.
- Upright
- Main stems and branches emphasize upward growth. An upright tree can still develop a broad canopy.
- Spreading
- Branches extend outward to form a broad canopy. The tree does not have to be wider than it is tall.
- Weeping
- Branches or branchlets arch or hang downward. The tree can still have an upright trunk.
- Rounded
- The crown has a rounded outline. This describes the overall shape rather than the direction of each branch.
- Dwarf
- A cultivar with a smaller natural stature than typical forms of its species. Dwarf describes size, not branch direction or a fixed height limit; it does not automatically mean slow growth.
For example: Bloodgood can grow upright while developing a broad, rounded canopy with spreading branches.
Learn more: NC State plant forms · Bloodgood profile · RHS trees for smaller gardens
📊 Inventory and Pricing
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Pungo Maples Onsite Inventory
| Size | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Gallon | $55.00 | SOLD |
| 1 Gallon | $55.00 | SOLD |
