A showy variegated maple with rosy new growth and tiger-stripe leaf patterning that brings instant color drama
FEATURES:
- Variegated foliage with creamy white and green striping for a “tigered” look
- Rosy-pink to red spring flush on new growth for standout seasonal color
- Medium-sized palmate leaves with crisp, patterned contrast
- Compact, layered branching with a refined ornamental canopy
- Color intensity shifts through the season with strongest tones on fresh growth
- Fall color in orange to red for a warm, vibrant finish
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
If a plant has patterned foliage, don’t surround it with more patterns. One variegated star plus a simple supporting cast creates a landscape that looks curated, not chaotic.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 8-12' tall
- Mature Width: 6-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
Tiger Rose Japanese Maple
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Acer palmatum 'Tiger Rose'
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A showy variegated maple with rosy new growth and tiger-stripe leaf patterning that brings instant color drama
FEATURES:
- Variegated foliage with creamy white and green striping for a “tigered” look
- Rosy-pink to red spring flush on new growth for standout seasonal color
- Medium-sized palmate leaves with crisp, patterned contrast
- Compact, layered branching with a refined ornamental canopy
- Color intensity shifts through the season with strongest tones on fresh growth
- Fall color in orange to red for a warm, vibrant finish
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
If a plant has patterned foliage, don’t surround it with more patterns. One variegated star plus a simple supporting cast creates a landscape that looks curated, not chaotic.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 8-12' tall
- Mature Width: 6-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
Why plant Tiger Rose Japanese Maple?
Tiger Rose Japanese Maple is the kind of tree that looks like it came pre-styled. The foliage is variegated with creamy white and green striping, giving the leaves a “tigered” pattern that reads bold without feeling messy. In spring, new growth often arrives with rosy-pink to red tones, adding a flush of color that makes the canopy look lit from within.
As the season progresses, the pattern remains but the intensity can shift, which is part of the charm: it’s never flat, never boring, always doing something interesting. And when fall rolls in, the foliage finishes strong in orange to red, giving you another season of color before the branches take over for winter structure.
How to use Tiger Rose Japanese Maple in the landscape?
Use it as a focal tree where the variegation can be appreciated up close, near a front walk, patio, or main window view. Because the foliage has a lot of visual pattern, it looks best when nearby plantings are calmer and mostly solid green, allowing the leaf striping to stay crisp and intentional. Give it room for the branching to be seen, and in hotter climates, a bit of afternoon shade can help the variegation stay clean and the foliage look its best through summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Japanese maples have small, inconspicuous spring flowers that are not the main feature. Tiger Rose is grown for its variegated foliage, rosy new growth, and colorful fall display.
Yes, the creamy white and green patterning remains, though the rosy-pink tones are typically strongest on new spring growth and may soften as leaves mature. Light and heat can also affect intensity.
Prune lightly in late winter while dormant to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Keep pruning minimal to preserve the tree’s natural shape and avoid stressing it during active growth.
