Acer Palmatum 'Wilson's Pink Dwarf'

Wilson's Pink Dwarf' Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Wilson’s Pink Dwarf’ is a charming dwarf Japanese maple valued for its soft pink spring growth and compact, well-branched habit. New foliage emerges light pink to rosy blush, creating a gentle pastel display before gradually transitioning to soft green as the season progresses.

Through summer, the foliage remains clean green with fine texture. In fall, ‘Wilson’s Pink Dwarf’ develops warm yellow, orange, and light red tones, providing pleasing seasonal color on a small plant. Leaves are small to medium-sized with classic palmate lobes, enhancing the tree’s refined appearance.

The habit is compact, rounded, and slow-growing, making it ideal for limited spaces. It performs best in partial shade, where spring color lasts longer and leaf scorch is minimized, and prefers well-drained, evenly moist soil.

Size



Width: 4–6 ft



Height: 4–6 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 5–8



Best Uses


Small gardens and courtyards



Container planting



Japanese or Asian-inspired gardens



Accent near patios or walkways



Collector or bonsai specimen

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Japanese Maple

Height

4-6'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

Fern, Hot Pink, Orange

Fall color

Ruby, White

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Vase Shaped

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

3'

10-year width

3'