Acer palmatum ‘Beni kawa’
Japanese Maple - Red Bark / Red River
A coral bark Japanese Maple which leafs out a couple weeks later than the traditional Sango kaku, thus being less susceptible to a spring frost. It is also slightly slower growing than the before mentioned. Being a coral bark, it has brilliant red bark which show cases itself during the cooler winter months. Green spring leaves with a red tinge emerge before turning completley green till fall when they turn golden. Grows 10′ high by 8′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 6 |
| Tags | coral-bark |
Origin
Parentage unknown.
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light. Must be planted in a well protected area out of the prevailing winds.
Soil: Well workable, moist but well draining slightly acidic soil. Dislikes heavy clay soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed, can be done during winter up until early August.
Group: Palmatum
Being part of the coral bark family of Japanese Maples, caution is strongly recommended to be planted in a very sheltered area. Coral bark maples are very sensitive to temperature changes often leading to tissue dieback on the branches. An extremely fluctuating winter can lead to complete demise.
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