Acer macrophyllum 'Mocha Rose'

Also Known As

Mocha Rose Big Leaf Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 8'-20'
W: 4'-18'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Acer macrophyllum 'Mocha Rose' plant details

Acer macrophyllum 'Mocha Rose' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with apricot, chocolate and pink foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer macrophyllum 'Mocha Rose'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous apricot, chocolate and pink
Mature size: 4 FT - 18 FT - wide, 8 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer macrophyllum 'Mocha Rose'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Mocha Rose Japanese Maple emerges in the spring with peach-pink colored leaves turning to dusky purple, the bronze-green in the summer. With its unique semi-full leaves, this maple makes a great statement piece in the landscape or patio container. Mocha Rose Japanese Maple variety grows slowly but must be transplanted into the landscape or in a larger container.

By: Maples N More Nursery

This is an "oh, wow!" type of plant! The lovely lobed leaves are a brilliant, shrimp-pink when they emerge, then the foliage of this Buchholz selection begins to mature into darker shades of rose and creamy-mocha. Beautifully spreading tree to 15-20' tall and 18' wide; it is perfect as a focal point. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Breathtaking new introduction. Striking leaf color like you've never seen before. We will continue to evaluate this one in our display garden.

By: Bloom River Gardens

New growth is salmon pink, matures to rose and creamy- mocha. Fall color muted gold-orange. Zones 6-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

With salmon pink new growth, this is the only A. mac I would plant in a garden as it will get only 1/2 the size of the species Zone 6.

By: Whitman Farms

New spring leaves emerge in warm shades of peach-pink, becoming mocha-rose to dusky-purple, and then bronze-green in summer--pleasantly subtle, complex color. Slower in growth than the species, ours is 15 ft tall in 7 years and constantly drawing appreciative comments.