Acer palmatum 'Geisha Gone Wild' Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Geisha Gone Wild’ is a rare and highly collectible variegated Japanese maple discovered as a striking sport of ‘Geisha’. This exceptional cultivar emerges in spring with vivid pink-margined variegation over deep red foliage, creating an eye-catching display of contrasting colors. As summer progresses, the foliage transitions to green with creamy variegation, particularly when grown in full sun. Providing morning sun and afternoon shade helps preserve the vibrant pink and red spring coloration for the longest possible display. In autumn, ‘Geisha Gone Wild’ puts on another spectacular show as the foliage transforms into hot pink and brilliant purple shades. With its graceful vase-shaped habit and approximately 7 ft of growth in 10 years, this is an outstanding choice for collectors and anyone looking for a truly distinctive Japanese maple.

• Growth Habit: Upright, vase-shaped, and gracefully branching
• 10-Year Size: Approximately 7 ft tall
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Foliage: Pink-margined variegation over deep red in spring, transitioning to green with creamy variegation in summer
• Fall Color: Hot pink to brilliant purple
• Origin: Rare variegated sport of Acer palmatum ‘Geisha’
• Light: Morning sun to afternoon shade; this exposure helps maintain the strongest pink and red spring coloration
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Hardiness: Zones 5–9
• Best Uses: Specimen tree, Japanese gardens, collector landscapes, woodland gardens, and focal-point plantings
• Best Feature: Dramatic pink, red, green, and cream variegation that changes throughout the growing season
• Garden Interest: Offers exceptional seasonal color from vibrant pink and red spring foliage to creamy variegation in summer and hot pink to purple fall color
• Why You'll Love It: ‘Geisha Gone Wild’ is a true collector’s Japanese maple, combining rare variegation with an extraordinary range of seasonal colors and an elegant vase-shaped form.