Acer palmatum 'Sweet Lucille' banana shrub Ilex x 'Whoa Nellie' was

Ilex x 'Whoa Nellie' was found as a mutation on 'Nellie R Stevens' holly by Mike Dirr and was named by Tony Avent

The foliage emerges a deep full red with brightly colored new growth on a medium-sized leaf that tends to be slightly twisted

but very fragrant flowers

Expect ‘Japanese Sunrise’ to reach 10 -12ft high in 10 years

It will tolerate full sun but might get some leaf burn in late summer

Acer palmatum 'Sweet Lucille' banana shrub Ilex x 'Whoa Nellie' wasAcer palmatum 'Sweet Lucille' Rare Skeleton Reach Variegated Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 Acer palmatum Sweet Lucile leaves are explosive in color with white reticulated variegation and a pink blush that have dark green veins running throughout. In the fall Sweet Lucile leaves turn yellow orange, later turning to red in color. You should expect Sweet Lucile to reach 6 8 ft high in 10 years. For the best color possible, provide Sweet Lucile protection from