Acer palmatum 'Beni-shi-en'
Japanese Maple



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.
Reproduction: Monoecious, separate male and female flowers on the same tree.
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Family: Sapindaceae, soapberry family, a family of flowering trees, lianas, and herbaceous plants that occur in many temperate and tropical regions. Learn more about Sapindaceae.
Genus: Acer, ācer (Latin, adjective), meaning 'sharp', in reference to the pointed leaves. Commonly known as maple, a genus of various trees and shrubs. Learn more about Acer.
Species: Acer palmatum, palmātum (Latin, adjective), meaning 'hand-shaped', in reference to the shape of this species' leaves which have veins radiating out from a central point, resembling fingers pointing away from the palm. Learn more about Acer palmatum.
Species Native Range: Japan, Korea, China, eastern Mongolia, and southeast Russia.
Cultivar: Acer palmatum 'Beni-shi-en'
Cultivar Origin: Discovered by Harold Johnston from Tallassee, Alabama. He found this cultivar among a population of seedlings from various Japanese maples which he had collected and planted. A patent was filed for this cultivar in the United States on November 19, 1996.
Common Name: Japanese Maple