Acer pictum 'Usugumo' Batwing Maple Species_Rohdea japonica Tower' is a columnar ginkgo

Tower' is a columnar ginkgo selection that has a tall upright and narrow growing habit

This cultivar must be propagated by grafting onto Acer palmatum

Gee whiz' found by our friend

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Garnet Tower'

and possibly even more cold tolerant

Acer pictum 'Usugumo' Batwing Maple Species_Rohdea japonica Tower' is a columnar ginkgoAcer pictum 'Usugumo' Rare Usugumo Variegated Batwing Maple Zones 5 9 One of the most desired maples of them all, 'Usugumo' is simply unique. It leafs out in the early spring with large batwing type leaves that are coral pink. These batwing leaves on 'Usugumo' develop into white variegated leaves that remind many maple lovers of the reticulated ghost series. From a distance, the white of this batwing maple can been seen. It provides dynamic contrast