Acer pseudosieboldianum

Purple Bloom Maple

Acer pseudoplatanus ‘Eskimo Sunset’ is a showy variegated sycamore maple valued for its creamy white, pink, and green foliage and strong landscape presence. New growth emerges soft pink to salmon, then matures to green leaves edged and splashed with creamy white, creating a bright, high-contrast canopy throughout the season.

Leaves are large and maple-like, typical of sycamore maples, and hold their variegation well in cooler climates. In fall, foliage turns soft yellow, adding subtle autumn interest. The tree develops a broad, upright to rounded habit and is more vigorous than ‘Brilliantissimum’, making it suitable for medium to large landscapes.

‘Eskimo Sunset’ is tough and adaptable, tolerating wind, urban conditions, and a range of soils, though it performs best with some protection from intense afternoon sun to preserve leaf color.

Size



Width: 30–40 ft



Height: 35–45 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 4–7



Best Uses


Specimen tree for foliage contrast



Accent or shade tree in lawns and parks



Urban and commercial landscapes



Mixed plantings where variegation adds brightness



Wind- and cold-tolerant canopy tree

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree

Height

20'

Width

20'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Orange, Red

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright

Bark

Rough

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

10'

10-year width

15'