Colour in successive chapters
Vivid pink spring growth changes to green with cream streaks in summer and returns to fiery pink, red and orange in autumn.
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Acer 'Extravaganza'® premium 19cm
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€42,00
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Acer palmatum ‘Extravaganza’®
Before you say “excessive”, read its name again 🥵
- Explosive pink spring growth
- Cream and green summer streaks
- Small spreading crown
- Fiery autumn colour
Acer palmatum ‘Extravaganza’® changes its appearance from leaf to leaf, with irregular pink, cream and green areas sharing the same blade. Its vivid spring flush gradually develops into a softer, multicoloured canopy. Slender branches spread outwards and their tips dip gently, bringing movement to the foliage. In autumn, warm red and orange tones add a final change to this remarkably varied display.
A plain surface behind it makes the different areas of each leaf easy to see, while from farther away the canopy reads as a soft blend of colours. It works especially well where you can enjoy it both close up and from a seating area, appreciating these two different views.
What makes it special
Three substantial qualities explain why ‘Extravaganza’ stands out both in close detail and in its overall presence.
Foliage that rewards a closer look
Fine lobed leaves show natural variation across their pink, cream and green areas.
A silhouette with design value
The lower softly spreading habit acts like a multicoloured brushstroke around the base of a composition.
Why you will love it: A collectable Acer that makes extravagance look completely elegant.
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 broad crown with a softly spreading habit
A variegated focal point
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 broad crown with a softly spreading habit 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 mature spread of 1–1.5 m. In a pot choose a stable base, free drainage and a position where the roots are protected from overheating.
A quiet green background
Near-black foliage, silver ferns and cream margins bring out the canopy’s pink, green and cream palette. These companions share a preference for bright partial shade and organic soil that retains moisture while draining freely.
- Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ — creates a low near-black base that makes the small multicoloured spreading crown stand out immediately
- Athyrium niponicum var. pictum ‘Burgundy Lace’ — its burgundy, pink and silver fronds connect the intermediate colours and make the small multicoloured spreading crown more expressive
- Liriope muscari ‘Variegata’ — the cream margins on its evergreen leaves add clean light at ground level and emphasise the small multicoloured spreading crown
Care at a glance
Light
Bright partial shade or gentle morning sun; protect variegated 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 variegated 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
Choose a stable outdoor pot with unobstructed drainage and a structured growing mix. Check the available root space periodically and move to a larger pot when roots fill it. Keep enough room around the crown for its natural outline.
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 spreading multicoloured crown with pink and cream streaksCareful 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 broad crown with a softly spreading habit. 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: vivid pink in spring, green and cream in summer and fiery pink-red in autumn, followed by natural leaf fall.
Mature form & dimensions
5–10 yearsHeight 1.5–2.5 mSpread 1–1.5 mVariegated leaves, dipping tips
Slender branches open outwards, with some tips dipping. The balance of pink, cream and green naturally varies between leaves.
Form through time
Spring–summerVariegated leaves, dipping tips
WinterBare branching after leaf fall
A bare winter framework is normal for a deciduous Acer. Colour and the timing of leaf fall depend on the local 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 1–1.5 m in spread over 5–10 years. Growth usually remains more restrained in a pot.
History & origin Cultivar origin A chance seedling with a family name
‘Lileeanne’s Jewel’ arose as a chance seedling found by Johnathon Savelich, who worked at Del’s Japanese Maples in the United States. He named it after his daughter, giving the selection a personal family dedication.
It became distributed in Europe under the trade name Extravaganza. Both names refer to the same variegated selection, with irregular green, cream and pink areas on its leaves; the trade name does not identify a different cross.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Different areas within one leaf
Cream areas of a variegated leaf contain less chlorophyll than green areas, while pink tones are associated with anthocyanins. These colours coexist within the same blade.
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 warm European regions?
Bright partial shade or gentle morning sun; protect variegated 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 balance of pink, cream and green naturally varies between leaves, seasons and growth stages; this variation is central to the cultivar.
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 × 1–1.5 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 1–1.5 m in spread over 5–10 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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