{"product_id":"acer-palmatum-wakehurst-pink-rare-japanese-maple-live-tree-25-35-inches-tall-bright-pink-spring-foliage-upright-collector-maple","title":"Acer palmatum ‘Wakehurst Pink’ – Rare Upright Japanese Maple Tree with Bright Pink Spring Foliage","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd bold seasonal color and rare beauty to your landscape with this live Acer palmatum ‘Wakehurst Pink’, an exceptional upright Japanese Maple prized for its vivid pink spring foliage and elegant form. Carefully shipped wrapped for moisture retention, this collectible maple emerges in early spring with brilliant bright pink leaves that create a breathtaking focal point in gardens and patios. As the season progresses, the foliage matures into attractive olive green tones highlighted with subtle bronze hues, maintaining ornamental interest throughout summer. In autumn, the tree transforms once again with fiery red fall color that lights up the landscape. Originating from Wakehurst Place Gardens in England and later introduced by the renowned Esveld Nursery in the Netherlands, ‘Wakehurst Pink’ is highly sought after by collectors and Japanese maple enthusiasts alike. Its manageable upright habit makes it ideal for patios, small gardens, Japanese-inspired landscapes, and ornamental focal points. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Wakehurst Pink’ tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 25–35 inches tall\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted ornamental maple\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Rare upright collector variety\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Shipped wrapped for moisture retention\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Does not ship with container\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Wakehurst Pink Japanese Maple\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Wakehurst Pink’\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Young grafted tree\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Partial sun to filtered shade\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining slightly acidic soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: 8–10 feet\u003cbr\u003eMature Width: 8–10 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow to moderate\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003cbr\u003eSpring Color: Brilliant bright pink\u003cbr\u003eSummer Color: Olive green with bronze tones\u003cbr\u003eFall Color: Fiery red\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, excellent for patios and collector gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💡 Care Tip: Morning sun with afternoon protection helps preserve the vibrant spring pink coloration and prevents leaf scorch in warmer climates. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and protect roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"RhododendronsandMore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499607650436,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_5_30c18f0f-f1cb-4569-9798-613509ff6d21.jpg?v=1783660492","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/acer-palmatum-wakehurst-pink-rare-japanese-maple-live-tree-25-35-inches-tall-bright-pink-spring-foliage-upright-collector-maple","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}