Acer palmatum 'Tiger Rose'

Also Known As

Tiger Rose Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 10'-12'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Tiger Rose' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Tiger Rose' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with chartreuse, green, pink, variegated and white foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Tiger Rose'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Tiger Rose'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This medium sized upright has relaxed branches giving a pendulous feel similar to 'Omure yama.' Spring leaves are bright pink, becoming creamy white with green veins and orange-pink margins. Summer foliage is light green with darker green venation. Fall c

By: Conifer Kingdom

Rose-tinted in spring, yellow-to-orange in fall, this lovely somewhat pendulous tree (to 6' tall x 6' wide in 10 years) was selected by Dr Bump of Forest Grove, OR as a seedling from ?Azuma murasaki?. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Tiger Rose was found by Dr. Bump of Forest Grove, Oregon and named after his wife Rose. Tiger Rose is a very special maple for a smaller garden or space. Slow growing and very graceful. A small to medium sized tree with lovely reticulated leaves. The term reticulated relates to the visibility of the veins in the leaves. New growth shows a rose-pink blush on the distinctive light green colored leaves. Summer color is light green with the leaves deeply serrated to appear soft and lacy. As with other variegated maples, some shade in hot afternoon sun is necessary. Tiger Rose may reach a height of 8-10′ in 10 years. Maximum height is 10′ tall and about 5′ across with a slightly pendulous habit. A collector’s must. Once established this cultivar is hardy to USDA zone 5.

By: Eastfork Nursery

Slightly pendulous. Incised blades turn from rose-pink on light green in spring, to cream-white in summer, and yellow/orange in autumn. Distinct green veins and margins.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A slightly-pendulous, upright Japanese Maple. Light green leaves emerge in spring with a lovely rose-pink blush which fades to a soft cream-white midsummer. Fall brings bright yellow/orange. Introduced by Buchholz & Buchholz Nursery.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Tiger Rose comes out pinkish green in spring with noticeable veining; the leaves lose the pink during the summer but maintain a distinct whitish cast with dark veins. The tree will be short and fat, maybe 6' tall and almost as wide. zone 6

By: Whitman Farms

MATSUMURE, variegated. A truly fine upright small tree with a graceful pendulous habit. The new leaves of sight green and dark green veins are brushed with apricot. In fall the deeply cut two tone leaves are gold and yellow. As with most reticulated leafed plants, some protection from afternoon sun is appreciated.