Red Nail Acer. A pretty small tree with unusual purplish-red tips to the slender green leaves. Excellent autumn colour. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 1.4m. Flowers April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Acer palmatum ‘Tsuma-beni’
A pretty small tree with unusual purplish-red tips to the slender green leaves. Excellent autumn colour
Additional information
| Generic | Acer |
|---|---|
| Species | palmatum |
| Varietry | 'Tsuma-beni' |
| Common Name | Red Nail Acer |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.6m |
| Family | Aceraceae |
| Spread | 1.4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Rounded to broadly columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, red |
| Flowers From | April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site, Protect with a winter mulch |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Winter |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Honey fungus, Coral spot |
| Maintenance | Stake and tie |
| Propagation | Grafting, Stem cuttings |
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