Acer palmatum 'Beni-schichi-henge' (P/v)
Japanese maple 'Beni-schichi-henge'
A large shrub or small tree to 4m tall with deeply divided, five- to seven-lobed leaves. The leaves emerge green with creamy-white and pink-flushed margins and retain the creamy-white variegation in summer before the entire leaf turns orange or red in autumn
Size
Ultimate height
2.5鈥�4 metresTime to ultimate height
10鈥�20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5鈥�4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Cream Pink White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Cream White | |||
| Autumn | Orange Red | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or West鈥揻acing or 贰补蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Acer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. Many have fine autumn colour, and some have ornamental stems
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moist but well-drained soil. Water in summer if necessary. Leaf colour is best in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Leaf scorch can be caused by lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure. See Japanese maple cultivation
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus
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