Satsuki-beni Japanese maple
Acer palmatum 'Satsuki-beni'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Sizeup to 20 feet tallup to 15 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Broad
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Reddish-purple
- Fall color
- Yes
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Satsuki-beni' Japanese maple (Acer palmatum 'Satsuki-beni') is a tree for specimen, accent, and woodland use. 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. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It grows slowly into a broad shape. Reddish-purple spring flowers attract bees and birds, and the leaves turn color in fall.
Pairs well with Smooth hydrangea, Bracken, and Switchgrass.