Acer Palmatum 'Strawberry Spring'
Acer Palmatum 'Strawberry Spring'
Pickup available at Parker Ranch Japanese Maples
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Product Description
Strawberry Spring Japanese Maple is a stunning reticulated cultivar prized for its vibrant spring color. New foliage emerges a beautiful strawberry pink with dramatic dark green veining, creating a striking contrast across each leaf. As the season progresses, the pink gradually fades to creamy green and then green, while fresh summer growth can bring another flush of pink.
In fall, 'Strawberry Spring' finishes the season with warm shades of orange and red. Its upright, moderately compact habit makes it an excellent specimen for smaller landscapes and Japanese maple collections. This cultivar was selected by Talon Buchholz as a seedling of 'Amber Ghost', making it especially appealing to collectors of reticulated maples.
Tree Details
Botanical Name: Acer palmatum 'Strawberry Spring'
Common Name: Strawberry Spring Japanese Maple
Growth Habit: Upright, moderately compact
Size in 10 Years: Approximately 6–8 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Sun Exposure: Morning sun to partial shade; protect from hot afternoon sun
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Spring Color: Strawberry pink with dark green veining
Summer Color: Creamy green to green with pink new growth
Fall Color: Orange to red
Notable Feature: Dramatic strawberry-pink reticulated spring foliage with contrasting dark green veins
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Helpful Information
Shipping & Local Pickup
We carefully pack each tree for safe shipment from our South Carolina nursery. Nationwide shipping is available throughout the continental U.S. Local pickup is also available in South Carolina. You'll be able to select your available delivery or pickup option at checkout.
Online orders are limited to 15 trees per order. For larger orders, please contact us and we'll be happy to help.
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Japanese Maple Care
Japanese maples thrive in well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Most varieties prefer morning sun with protection from intense afternoon heat, especially in warmer climates. Water deeply when needed, allowing the soil to remain moist but never waterlogged. For the best results, always consider the specific sun, size, and growing information listed in the Tree Details above.
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What to Expect
Each tree is a living plant and naturally unique. The tree you receive may vary slightly from the photos in size, shape, branching, and foliage color. Appearance will also change throughout the growing season, and trees may arrive with different foliage or dormancy depending on the time of year.