Acer palmatum 'Beni-kawa' - 40-60 CM C3

Description
The Japanese maple 'Beni Kawa' (Acer palmatum) is a multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, picturesque, bushy, compact, deciduous large shrub with decorative, serrated, medium-green leaves. Its coral-red new growth is also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shaded, wind-protected position with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 4 m and spreads to approx. 1.5 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer italum, Acer opulifolium.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * attractive foliage * attractive golden-yellow autumn colour * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * coral-red new growth * low-maintenance

Leaves
High ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Japanese maple 'Beni Kawa' are medium green, serrated, opposite and lobed. They are approximately 6–11 cm in size. Coral-red, early spring flush. Japanese maple 'Beni Kawa' turns a brilliant golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Its coral-red colour and smooth bark make this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese maple 'Beni Kawa' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese maple 'Beni Kawa' is a multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, bushy, compact-growing, picturesque large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3–4 m and spreads to a width of approx. 1–1.5 m. It generally grows 10–20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Frozen shoots are cut back to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost.

Use
Solitary, tub

Root
Acer palmatum 'Beni Kawa' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.