Acer Palmatum Beni Maiko Autumn Colours

Acer Palmatum Beni Maiko Autumn Colours The Award winning Japanese Maple Acer Palmatum Beni Maiko is part of the Sapindaceae family. more info The Beni Maiko has been recognised and received the prestigious "Award of Garden Merit" by the Royal Horticultural Society. "Beni Maiko" translates to "red haired dancing girl". The Acer Palmatum Beni Maiko is a bushy dwarf maple, which will eventually grows to 1.5 meter / 6ft in height, with a similar width. If kept in a pot or container ths maple is ideal for a patio plant or any small garden or courtyard. The Beni Maiko enjoys part shade and full sun, we recommend that you position it close to fence or wall, so it gets morning or afternoon sun. Acers do not like full all day sun. (see the care of ) The Acer Palmatum Beni Maiko produces vibrant fire-red coloured leaves in the early spring with red veins, the fiery red changes to a pinkish-red with green undertones and the main veins remain red. The leaves begin in appearance to be lighter and more feathery in texture. In the autumn the green undertones gradually come through and the red disappears. The Leaves are pale green with white and pink edges, similar to the Acer Palmatum Beni Shichihenge. The leaves have 5 fingers and have a crinkled appearance. It has an olive green bark with pale green rings and speckles, the older branches are also green, which turn brown and red towards the leaf clusters. The Beni Maiko is striking in the sun, an excellent addition to any garden.