Acer palmatum 'Beni-maiko' - 100-125 CM C10

Description
The Japanese maple 'Beni Maiko' also bears cut, pink-red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer italum, Acer opulifolium, Acer palmatum 'Maiko', Acer palmatum 'Beni-maiko'.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub or bush * attractive bright red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese maple 'Beni Maiko's are pink-red, cut, opposite, lobed. They are about 6 - 11 cm in size. Japanese maple 'Beni Maiko' turns bright red in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

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

Growth
Japanese maple 'Beni Maiko' is a multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, compact, picturesque large shrub or bush. It usually reaches a height of 1.8 - 2 m and is approx. 1.8 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 5 - 10 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 soil 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
Tub, solitary, balcony/terrace

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