Japanese Maple. An excellent plant. The foliage starts of pink/red in the spring changing through to purple and the scarlet in the autumn. Max Height 90cm. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Acer palmatum ‘Beni-komachi’
An excellent plant. The foliage starts of pink/red in the spring changing through to purple and the scarlet in the autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Acer |
|---|---|
| Species | palmatum |
| Varietry | 'Beni-komachi' |
| Common Name | Japanese Maple |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Aceraceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Dwarf |
| 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, Rock garden |
| 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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