Acer palmatum 'Fountain of Youth' Weeping Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Fountain of Youth’ is a remarkable cascading Japanese maple from the Area 51 Collection™, prized for its elegant, finger-like foliage and graceful weeping habit. In spring, fresh growth emerges in beautiful shades of salmon pink and chartreuse, with many leaves displaying delicate salmon-pink margins that create a vibrant, colorful flush. As the season progresses, the foliage matures to a rich green, providing a lush, refined appearance throughout summer. Autumn brings an impressive finale as the leaves ignite in brilliant fiery red tones. Vigorous, easy to grow, and highly adaptable, ‘Fountain of Youth’ is an outstanding choice for containers, patios, or as a striking landscape specimen.

• Growth Habit: Strongly cascading with graceful, weeping branches

• 10-Year Size: Approximately 6 ft tall (when staked) and 4 ft wide

• Growth Rate: Moderately vigorous

• Foliage: Long, finger-like leaves with salmon-pink and chartreuse spring growth, maturing to rich green in summer

• Fall Color: Brilliant fiery red

• Origin: Chance seedling from the legacy of 'Nakakamado Weeping' discovered at MrMaple; part of the Area 51 Collection™

• Light: Full sun to filtered light; afternoon shade is beneficial in the hottest climates

• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

• Best Uses: Containers, specimen plantings, Japanese gardens, slopes, and focal-point landscapes

• Best Feature: Elegant cascading habit paired with colorful salmon-pink spring growth and exceptional fall color

• Garden Interest: Offers outstanding seasonal interest with colorful spring flushes, graceful summer form, and brilliant autumn foliage

• Why You'll Love It: ‘Fountain of Youth’ combines a unique weeping silhouette, vibrant new growth, vigorous performance, and easy care, making it an exceptional Japanese maple for both collectors and everyday gardeners alike.