The name ‘Metamorphosa’ could hardly be more fitting. This remarkable cultivar is distinguished by its striking foliage and its continuous transformation of colour throughout the growing season. It is a Japanese maple that seems to take on a new character every few weeks.
In spring, the foliage emerges in a bright yellow, beautifully edged with a subtle pink margin. It is precisely this delicate contrast that makes the young foliage exceptionally refined. Throughout summer, the tree retains its light colouring, while its nuances continually respond to changes in light and temperature. The pink accents gradually fade, while the fresh yellow remains. In autumn, the canopy transforms once again, revealing warm shades of golden yellow, orange and red, bringing the season to a spectacular close.
Thanks to its restrained growth rate, ‘Metamorphosa’ gradually develops into a beautifully branched small tree with a natural, harmonious crown. With every growing season, greater refinement is added to its silhouette.
This cultivar deserves a position where it can be admired up close. In changing light, the foliage continually reveals new nuances, making it easy to understand why this Japanese maple is so highly valued by collectors.
‘Metamorphosa’ is a cultivar for those with an eye for detail. Not exuberant, but refined. Not striking because of its size, but because of the remarkable colour combinations that continue to set it apart throughout the entire season.
