Acer palmatum 'Spring Delight'

Spring Delight Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Spring Delight’ is a refined Japanese maple admired for its soft spring coloration and graceful, understated beauty. New foliage emerges light green flushed with pink to coral tones, creating a gentle, fresh look early in the season.

As temperatures warm, leaves mature to clean medium green, maintaining a calm, elegant canopy through summer. In fall, ‘Spring Delight’ develops warm yellow, orange, and soft red tones, offering a pleasing and balanced autumn display. Leaves are medium-sized with classic palmate form and delicate texture.

The habit is upright and rounded, forming a well-proportioned small tree suitable for a wide range of landscapes. ‘Spring Delight’ performs best in partial shade, particularly in warmer climates, and prefers well-drained, evenly moist soil.

Size



Width: 10–12 ft



Height: 12–15 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 5–8



Best Uses


Specimen tree for subtle spring color



Japanese or Asian-inspired gardens



Accent near patios, walkways, or entryways



Mixed borders and residential landscapes



Seasonal color interest without bold tones

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Japanese Maple

Height

12-15

Width

10-12'

Hardiness zones

6–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Green, Red

Fall color

Coral, Orange

Soil

Loamy

Landscape use

Provide Shade, Water Garden

Shape

Pendulous, Weeping

Bark

Smooth

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

3'

10-year width

4'