Japanese Maple. An excellent plant with long pendulous shoots. The foliage starts of purple red in the spring changing through to red and the crimson in the autumn. Max Height 5m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Acer palmatum ‘Beni-kagami’
An excellent plant with long pendulous shoots. The foliage starts of purple red in the spring changing through to red and the crimson in the autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Acer |
|---|---|
| Species | palmatum |
| Varietry | 'Beni-kagami' |
| Common Name | Japanese Maple |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 5m |
| Family | Aceraceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Small weeping |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | red |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site, Protect with a winter mulch |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Mulch to keep roots cool |
| Border | Pot, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Winter |
| Pests and diseases | Coral spot, Honey fungus |
| Maintenance | Mulch |
| Propagation | Grafting, Stem cuttings |
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