Beni-kawa Japanese maple
Acer palmatum 'Beni-kawa'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 15 feet tall12 to 15 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Broad
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Red
- Fall color
- Yes
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Beni-kawa' Japanese maple (Acer palmatum 'Beni-kawa') is a tree for specimen, accent, container, and woodland uses. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. It grows slowly into a broad shape and shows fall color. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Bees and birds visit it.
Pairs well with Primrose, Ornamental onion, and Dogwood.