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 |
Related products
Acer grosseri var. hersii
A small tree with marbled bark and bright green leaves turning red in autumn.
Acer henryi
Lovely small tree. The young leaves open bronze with the flowers and turning from green to brilliant red in the autumn.
Acer circinatum
A large bushy tree with light green leaves turning orange and red in autumn. Small purple and white pendent flowers.
Acer capillipes
A spreading tree with arching branches, streaked green and white, leaves green turning red in autumn. Pendent greenish white flowers.
Acer negundo ‘Aureovariegatum’
Yellow and green variegated young shoots turning green and silvery-white later. Resistant to honey fungus.
Acer buergerianum
A spreading deciduous tree with dark green leaves, racemes of pale yellow flowers. Good autumn colour.
Acer maximowiczianum
A small tree with dark green leaves turning red in autumn. Yellow flowers.
Acer negundo ‘Elegans’
A medium sized tree, leaves green brightly and irregularly margined with yellow.