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Esk Sunset Japanese Maple Tree

A strong performace from a beautiful tree

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  • flowering dateMid- late spring
  • hardiness zone4-8
  • height20 - 30 feet
  • restricted statesAE AK CT GU HI MA MT NJ NY PR
  • ship as1-2' BAREROOT
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • Cold hardy and drought resistant
  • Eye-catching specimen tree
  • One of the showiest maples we've seen

Like the most magnificent sunset, these leaves bring a jaw-dropping palette to your landscape. Young foliage emerges as orange pink and matures to green, speckled and streaked with flecks of pink, cream and light green, all with a lovely purple underside. Those beautiful light tones perfect for spring and summer turn to a darker reddish pink in fall to match your autumnal garden. As one of the showiest maples, its benefit to your landscape is already pretty clear. However, the performance is just as important as the looks, and ESK Sunset has plenty to boast about on both fronts. Most Japanese Maples need good shade to keep those delicate, colorful leaves protected. But this variety is actually quite strong in bright gardens, and its leaves won't burn in sunlight. In hot, deep south climates you'll need to give it some extra shade, but it'll be fine in sun to part shade in most areas of the country. ESK Sunset is also impressive in its cold hardiness and drought resistance. Acer pseudoplatanus 'Esk Sunset'

Product Details

  • botanical nameAcer pseudoplatanus 'Esk Sunset'
  • flowering dateMid- late spring
  • flower colorYellow
  • flower formInsignificant
  • foliage typeYoung foliage emerges orange-pink and matures to green that is speckled, streaked, and blotched with pink, cream, and light green. Leaves are purple on the underside. Foliage turns reddish-pink in fall. Deciduous.
  • formTree
  • growth rateModerate
  • hardiness zone4-8
  • height20 - 30 feet
  • pruningPrune to maintain a desired shape and size and to remove broken and dead branches. Best to prune in late winter when plant is dormant, prior to sap flowing.
  • restricted statesAE AK CT GU HI MA MT NJ NY PR
  • shipping seasonSpring
  • ship as1-2' BAREROOT
  • soil requirementMoist, humus-enriched soil. Good drainage is important.
  • spacing15 - 20 feet
  • spread15 - 20 feet
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • watering requirementWater weekly, more often in extremem heat

Shipping Schedule

When will my order ship?

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

2024 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone Select Trees
3A-4B 3/25/24 - 6/7/24
5A 3/11/24 -6/7/24
5B 2/26/24 - 6/7/24
6A 2/26/24 - 6/7/24
6B 2/26/24 - 6/7/24
7A & 7B 2/5/24 - 6/7/24
8A-8B 2/5/24 - 5/10/24
9A - 10B 2/5/24 - 5/10/24
Last Order Date Zones 3A - 7B: 6/3/24
Zones 8A - 10B: 5/6/24

    Esk Sunset Japanese Maple Tree
    Esk Sunset Japanese Maple Tree
    Esk Sunset Japanese Maple Tree
    Esk Sunset Japanese Maple Tree
    Esk Sunset Japanese Maple Tree