Pink Panther Japanese maple
Acer palmatum 'Pink Panther'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
Size6 to 10 feet tall3 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Green
Notes
'Pink Panther' Japanese maple (Acer palmatum 'Pink Panther') is a tree for specimen planting, containers, and fall color. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun. The new leaves emerge bright pink in early spring, then mellow to olive green and coral pink in summer. Fall brings fiery orange and red. It grows upright and reaches 8 to 10 feet in 10 years.
Pairs well with Western hemlock, Northwind switchgrass, and Butterflies magnolia.