Acer palmatum ‘Wakehurst Pink’ – Rare Upright Japanese Maple Tree with Bright Pink Spring Foliage
Add bold seasonal color and rare beauty to your landscape with this live Acer palmatum ‘Wakehurst Pink’, an exceptional upright Japanese Maple prized for its vivid pink spring foliage and elegant form. Carefully shipped wrapped for moisture retention, this collectible maple emerges in early spring with brilliant bright pink leaves that create a breathtaking focal point in gardens and patios.
As the season progresses, the foliage matures into attractive olive green tones highlighted with subtle bronze hues, maintaining ornamental interest throughout summer. In autumn, the tree transforms once again with fiery red fall color that lights up the landscape.
Originating from Wakehurst Place Gardens in England and introduced by Esveld Nursery in the Netherlands, ‘Wakehurst Pink’ is highly sought after by collectors and Japanese maple enthusiasts alike. Its manageable upright habit makes it ideal for patios, small gardens, Japanese-inspired landscapes, and ornamental focal points.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Wakehurst Pink’ tree
✔️ Height: approximately 25–35 inches tall
✔️ Healthy, rooted ornamental maple
✔️ Rare upright collector variety
✔️ Shipped wrapped for moisture retention
✔️ Does not ship with container
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
Growing Information
Common Name: Wakehurst Pink Japanese Maple
Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Wakehurst Pink’
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Young grafted tree
Sun Requirements: Partial sun to filtered shade
Soil: Well-draining slightly acidic soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
Mature Height: 8–10 feet
Mature Width: 8–10 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Spring Color: Brilliant bright pink
Summer Color: Olive green with bronze tones
Fall Color: Fiery red
Container Friendly: Yes, excellent for patios and collector gardens
Care Tip: Morning sun with afternoon protection helps preserve the vibrant spring pink coloration and prevents leaf scorch in warmer climates. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and protect roots.
Plant Condition Disclosure
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.
Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.
Important Note
You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.
Customer Notice for Live Plants
Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.
Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.
Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.
- Photos of the shipping box
- Photo of the shipping label
- Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
- Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant
Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.
Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.
