Maple Japanese Acer Palm Asahi Zuru Common Name: Japanese maple. Translation: "the dawn swan" Growth Habit: 20 foot height, 9-12 foot width, in time USDA Zone: 5-9 Exposure: best with afternoon shade Leaf Color: variegated Leaf Description: (variegated) 5-lobed, 1 to 3-inch long Growing Conditions: well-drained, humus-rich soil Comments: A highly ornamental selection with prominent white in the variegated leaves. Spring growth often light pink. Grows fast when young, then slows down and becomes more dense. A garden standout!!