Colour in successive chapters
Soft pink in spring, green with cream-pink margins in summer and bright lime to yellow-green in autumn.
Acer 'Taylor'® 19cm
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€42,00
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Acer palmatum 'Taylor'
- Soft pink spring growth
- Cream-pink margins
- Small dense crown
- Bright lime autumn colour
Acer palmatum ‘Taylor’ is a finely painted presence for positions where close detail takes the lead. Spring growth appears soft pink, leaves mature green with cream and pink margins, and autumn illuminates the crown in lime and yellow-green tones. Slow dense growth keeps the whole plant composed and collectable. Its presence reads clearly from a distance and reveals still more detail at close range, creating a complete, luxurious display that renews itself with every seasonal change.
Its small bushy crown is ideal for a sheltered entrance, cool terrace or compact garden where it can be viewed closely. Against deep green, the pale margins gain clarity, while the calm habit brings luxury without excess.
What makes it special
Three substantial qualities explain why ‘Taylor’ stands out both in close detail and in its overall presence.
Foliage that rewards a closer look
Small palmate leaves form a dense surface with a fine irregular pale margin.
A silhouette with design value
Slow bushy growth creates a compact balanced crown suited to close viewing.
Why you will love it: A soft pink-and-cream jewel bringing light and collectable detail to a small space.
In the garden & on the balcony Placement & plant combinations A focal point in sheltered bright partial shade, with enough open space to appreciate its small slow-growing crown with dense bushy growth
A position that reveals its dense pink-and-cream variegated crown
Use it as a focal point near an entrance, sheltered seating area or in the middle layer of a cool mixed planting. At maturity, it develops a small slow-growing crown with dense bushy growth and benefits from a calm background and sufficient open space to retain its natural architecture.
For several plants retaining a free natural crown, allow centre-to-centre spacing close to the verified mature spread of 1.5–2.5 m. In a pot choose a stable base, free drainage and a position where the roots are protected from overheating.
Combinations that work
The soft pink, cream and lime palette of ‘Taylor’ becomes clearer beside black bases, burgundy-silver ferns and yellow lines. All three choices suit bright partial shade and organic soil with even moisture and good drainage, creating clean layers around the Acer’s natural form.
- Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ — creates a low near-black base that makes the small pink-cream variegated crown stand out immediately
- Athyrium niponicum var. pictum ‘Burgundy Lace’ — its burgundy, pink and silver fronds connect the intermediate colours and make the small pink-cream variegated crown more expressive
- Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ — keeps a fine evergreen yellow line in the foreground and lights up the small pink-cream variegated crown throughout the year
Care at a glance
Light
Bright partial shade or gentle morning sun; protect the pale foliage from fierce afternoon sun and drying wind.
Watering
Water thoroughly when the upper layer begins to dry, maintaining even moisture without waterlogging; check pots more frequently in hot weather.
Climate & hardiness
Deciduous and hardy in winter cold; fresh growth benefits from shelter against late frost, hot dry air and extreme summer exposure.
Safety
An ornamental plant, not food. It is not intended for consumption; place it away from children or animals that tend to chew plant material.
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, microclimate, ground planting, pots, growing medium, watering, feeding, pruning and the winter cycle
Light & microclimate
Bright partial shade or gentle morning sun; protect the pale foliage from fierce afternoon sun and drying wind.
Planting in the ground
Plant in fertile, organic, acid to neutral soil that retains moisture yet drains freely. Keep the root collar level with the surrounding soil and allow the natural crown the space indicated by its mature habit.
Growing in a pot
Use a roomy, stable outdoor pot with unobstructed drainage holes and a structured growing medium that resists compaction. It can grow for years in a large outdoor pot with free drainage and even moisture. As it matures towards 1.5–2.5 m × 1.5–2.5 m, check available root space periodically and move to a larger pot when required.
Watering & cool roots
Water thoroughly when the upper layer begins to dry, maintaining even moisture without waterlogging; check pots more frequently in hot weather. An organic mulch helps buffer sudden changes in moisture and temperature.
Feeding & clean foliage
A light application of balanced fertiliser in early spring is usually sufficient. Avoid excessive nitrogen and late feeding, which encourage soft new growth.
Pruning & the winter cycle
Pruning is rarely necessary. Remove only dead, damaged or awkwardly crossing branches after leaf fall and before midwinter. A bare crown in winter is entirely normal.
Development over timeFrom a young Acer to dense pink-and-cream variegated crownCareful establishment gradually gives way to characteristic natural branching and increasingly rich seasonal changes.
First establishment
After planting, new growth may be restrained while the root system settles. Even moisture and a sheltered microclimate matter more than rapid extension.
The natural habit becomes clear
As the main shoots branch, the plant gradually develops a small slow-growing crown with dense bushy growth. Its natural line is most attractive when it is not clipped into a rigid shape.
A mature seasonal rhythm
With maturity it repeats its distinctive colour cycle each year: soft pink in spring, green with cream margins in summer and bright lime in autumn, followed by natural leaf fall.
Mature form & dimensions
Maturity 10–20 yearsHeight 1.5–2.5 mSpread 1.5–2.5 mSmall slow-growing crown with dense bushy growth
Indicative natural silhouette; verified mature dimensions 1.5–2.5 m high × 1.5–2.5 m wide.
The palette through the year
Deciduous
Spring → summerSoft pink, then green with cream-pink margins
AutumnBright lime and yellow-green
The crown is naturally bare in winter. Colour intensity and timing vary with light, temperature and microclimate.
What to expect after planting: In a suitable position in open ground, the mature form reaches approximately 1.5–2.5 m in height and 1.5–2.5 m in spread over 10–20 years. Growth usually remains more restrained in a pot.
History & breeding Cultivar origin Breeder, original selection and the cultivar’s history
‘Taylor’ was found in the Netherlands by Diana and Ellen van der Maat and introduced by Dick van der Maat. The selection was named after Taylor Lindeman, daughter of their late cousin Ted Lindeman.
It was presented at Plantarium in 2004, where it received a silver award, and was subsequently protected in the European Union under grant no. 15609.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Palmatum horticultural group
In the horticultural classification of Japanese maples, this cultivar belongs to the Palmatum Group: its leaves usually have five to seven lobes, cut beyond halfway into the blade without the fine secondary division of the Dissectum Group.
Frequently asked questions
Six practical answers covering light, seasonal colour, pots, mature size, pruning and winter leaf fall.
01How much sun will it tolerate in Greece?
Bright partial shade or gentle morning sun; protect the pale foliage from fierce afternoon sun and drying wind. A sheltered microclimate matters just as much as the number of hours of light.
02Why does its colour change through the year?
The width and intensity of the pink-cream margin vary naturally between leaves and growth stages.
03Can it remain in a pot?
It can grow for years in a large outdoor pot with free drainage and even moisture. As it matures towards 1.5–2.5 m × 1.5–2.5 m, check available root space periodically and move to a larger pot when required.
04How large does it become and how quickly?
In a suitable position in open ground it reaches approximately 1.5–2.5 m in height and 1.5–2.5 m in spread over 10–20 years. Microclimate and available root space influence the rate.
05Does it need pruning to hold its shape?
Usually not; its natural architecture is central to its beauty. If cleaning is needed, work after leaf fall and before midwinter, removing only what is necessary.
06Is it normal for the tree to be bare in winter?
Yes. It is deciduous and sheds its leaves in autumn after completing its colour cycle. Fresh growth returns in spring.
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