Acer palmatum ‘Pink Flamingo’ is a striking variegated Japanese Maple valued for its soft green leaves edged and streaked with creamy white and bright pink. The pink tones are strongest on new spring growth, gradually softening as the season progresses. Its light, airy habit makes it ideal for feature planting in sheltered courtyards, understorey gardens, or large decorative containers.
Light requirement: Part shade (protect from harsh afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch)
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained
Soil: Slightly acidic, humus-rich, free-draining soil
Skill level: Moderate
Growth rate: Slow to moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, excellent for pots
Mature Height: 3–4 m
Mature Width: 2–3 m
Seasonality: Deciduous
Drought Tolerant: Low to moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Yes (tolerates cold winters; protect fresh spring growth from late frost)
Wind Tolerant: Low; best in sheltered positions
Leaf colour: Green with cream variegation and pink flush on new growth
Leaf Variegation pattern: Yes (marginal and streaked variegation)
Size of leaf: 5–10 cm across, finely lobed
Flower Colour: Reddish (small and inconspicuous)
Flower Shape: Small clusters
Flower Fragrance: None
Flower Season: Spring
Acer palmatum ‘Pink Flamingo’ is a striking variegated Japanese Maple valued for its soft green leaves edged and streaked with creamy white and bright pink. The pink tones are strongest on new spring growth, gradually softening as the season progresses. Its light, airy habit makes it ideal for feature planting in sheltered courtyards, understorey gardens, or large decorative containers.
Light requirement: Part shade (protect from harsh afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch)
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained
Soil: Slightly acidic, humus-rich, free-draining soil
Skill level: Moderate
Growth rate: Slow to moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, excellent for pots
Mature Height: 3–4 m
Mature Width: 2–3 m
Seasonality: Deciduous
Drought Tolerant: Low to moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Yes (tolerates cold winters; protect fresh spring growth from late frost)
Wind Tolerant: Low; best in sheltered positions
Leaf colour: Green with cream variegation and pink flush on new growth
Leaf Variegation pattern: Yes (marginal and streaked variegation)
Size of leaf: 5–10 cm across, finely lobed
Flower Colour: Reddish (small and inconspicuous)
Flower Shape: Small clusters
Flower Fragrance: None
Flower Season: Spring
