| Size | Price |
‘Tattoo’ is one of the smallest growing of all the dwarf Japanese maples. This plant is a perfect choice for bonsai! ‘Tattoo’ has a tightly layered growing habit reaching 2 ft in height by 2-3 ft in width in 10 years. The leaf is more highly serrated than what you would see in other “Mikawa-types”. Leaves emerge chartreuse yellow/green and turn to darker green for the summer. ‘Tattoo’ turns to an amazing yellow to orange in the fall. ‘Tattoo’ is excellent for containers, small spaces or fairy gardens.
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers lightly dappled shade. Leaves may scorch in full sun in hot southern summers. Plants prefer cool summer conditions. Site in locations protected from strong winds. (Courtesy of the Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
| Common Name | Tattoo Japanese Maple |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Acer palmatum 'Tattoo' |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun |
| Height | 2' |
| Width | 2-3' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Fall Color | gold to orange |
