Acer palmatum ‘Wakehurst Pink’

Acer palmatum ‘Wakehurst Pink’

Japanese Maple - Wakehurst Pink

Large pink new leaves emerge in spring transition to a green-bronze with light variegation of pink dots and blotches. Fall foliage is a wonderful red. Grows 8′ high by 5′ wide in a 10 year period. Leafs out later than most Japanese Maples.

Additional information

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Exposure

Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun

Zone

6

Origin

Parentage unknown. Original plant located in Wakehurst Place Gardens, England. Introduced by Firma C. Esveld Nursery, the Netherlands in the late 1980s.

Special Notes

Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light.

Soil: Well workable, moist but well draining slightly acidic soil. Dislikes heavy clay soils.

Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed, can be done during winter up until early August.

Group: Matsumurae