Please note: The photographs shown are of the actual plant you will receive.
Acer palmatum 'Tattoo' — A distinctive Japanese maple valued for its finely divided foliage, compact form, and rich seasonal color. This cultivar brings a refined, textural quality to the garden, with delicate leaves that create a light, layered silhouette rather than a heavy visual mass. Its compact habit makes it particularly useful in curated foundation beds, woodland-inspired compositions, and smaller garden spaces where foliage texture and seasonal transition are important.
Key characteristics:
Leaf: Finely divided, palmate leaves with a delicate, lace-like texture that gives the canopy an airy, intricate appearance.
Color: Foliage emerges in shades of pink to reddish-purple in spring, deepens through the growing season, and develops warmer red and orange tones in fall.
Habit: Compact, upright-to-rounded form with refined branching; well suited as a specimen, focal accent, or part of a layered planting composition.
Light: Prefers morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered light. Protection from intense afternoon sun can help preserve foliage quality and reduce the risk of leaf scorch in warmer Zone 7 conditions.
Soil & care: Performs best in well-draining, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Maintain consistent moisture, particularly during periods of summer heat, while avoiding prolonged saturation around the roots. Mulch the root zone to help moderate soil temperature and moisture, keeping mulch away from the trunk. Prune selectively to remove dead, crossing, or poorly positioned branches while preserving its natural form.
Hardiness: Suited to USDA zones approximately 5–8, with performance influenced by local exposure and microclimate.
Please note: The photographs shown are of the actual plant you will receive.
Acer palmatum 'Tattoo' — A distinctive Japanese maple valued for its finely divided foliage, compact form, and rich seasonal color. This cultivar brings a refined, textural quality to the garden, with delicate leaves that create a light, layered silhouette rather than a heavy visual mass. Its compact habit makes it particularly useful in curated foundation beds, woodland-inspired compositions, and smaller garden spaces where foliage texture and seasonal transition are important.
Key characteristics:
Leaf: Finely divided, palmate leaves with a delicate, lace-like texture that gives the canopy an airy, intricate appearance.
Color: Foliage emerges in shades of pink to reddish-purple in spring, deepens through the growing season, and develops warmer red and orange tones in fall.
Habit: Compact, upright-to-rounded form with refined branching; well suited as a specimen, focal accent, or part of a layered planting composition.
Light: Prefers morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered light. Protection from intense afternoon sun can help preserve foliage quality and reduce the risk of leaf scorch in warmer Zone 7 conditions.
Soil & care: Performs best in well-draining, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Maintain consistent moisture, particularly during periods of summer heat, while avoiding prolonged saturation around the roots. Mulch the root zone to help moderate soil temperature and moisture, keeping mulch away from the trunk. Prune selectively to remove dead, crossing, or poorly positioned branches while preserving its natural form.
Hardiness: Suited to USDA zones approximately 5–8, with performance influenced by local exposure and microclimate.
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