Acer palmatum 'Beni-shi-en'

Large, deeply-dissected leaves are purple with a thin cream outline. No two leaves are the same. A wonderful tree to lighten up dull areas. Orange-red autumn leaves. Prefers moist, well-drained soils. May suffer leaf scorch from excess sun, wind, and drought. Cold hardy and great for bonsai.

Exotic

Deciduous

Tolerates light frosts

Tolerates heavy frosts

Sandy soils

Clay soils

Full sun

Part shade

Small garden

Family: Sapindaceae, soapberry family, a family of flowering plants.

Genus: Acer, ācer (Latin, adjective), meaning 'sharp', in reference to the pointed leaves. Commonly known as maple, a genus of various trees and shrubs.

Species: Acer palmatum, palmātum (Latin, adjective), meaning 'hand-shaped', in reference to the shape of the species' leaves which have veins radiating out from a central point, resembling fingers pointing away from the palm.

Cultivar: Acer palmatum 'Beni-shi-en'

Common Name: Japanese Maple

Description: Large, deeply-dissected leaves are purple with a thin cream outline. No two leaves are the same. A wonderful tree to lighten up dull areas. Orange-red autumn leaves. Prefers moist, well-drained soils. May suffer leaf scorch from excess sun, wind, and drought. Cold hardy and great for bonsai.

Height: 3m

Width: 2m

Uses: Small garden

Tolerates: Light frosts, Heavy frosts

Soil Type: Sandy soils, Clay soils

Sun and Shade: Full sun, Part shade

Winter Foliage: Deciduous

Origin: Exotic

Foliage:

• Summer: Purple, White

• Autumn: Red, Orange

• Winter: None

• Spring: Purple, White