Acer palmatum ‘Beni shigitatsu sawa’
Japanese Maple - Red Snipe Tatsu sawa
A red-tinged form of ‘Shigitatsu sawa’. Medium leaves are slightly curled inwards. New leaves are dark green veins which are highlighted by backdrops of white, pink and red. During summer, the leaves start to darken to a more greenish tone overall before turning to an orange-yellow fall colour. Grows 8-9′ high by 6′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 6 |
| Tags | variegated |
Origin
Parentage unknown.
Synonymous
Acer palmatum 'Aka shigitatsu sawa'
Special Notes
Exposure: Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light. Protected from the hot mid-day sun.
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: Matsumurae



