Coral Bark Japanese Maple 'Beni Kawa'

Acerpalmatum

Family
Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Genus
Acer (AY-ser)
Species
palmatum (pahl-MAY-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By grafting
By budding
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

GARBERVILLE, California

Pacifica, California

Dunnellon, Florida

Halifax, Massachusetts

Kansas City, Missouri

Brick, New Jersey

Columbus, North Carolina

Cincinnati, Ohio

Kunkletown, Pennsylvania

Arlington, Tennessee

Burnet, Texas

Houston, Texas

Lacey, Washington

Tacoma, Washington

Kenosha, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
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Delray Beach, FL (Zone 10b) | February 2015 | neutral

People collect seeds because they like to grow things from seed or they have gardening friends who do.

Each "new" Japanese...Read More

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suburban K.C., MO (Zone 6a) | August 2014 | negative

It's a grafted plant, you can't grow it from a seed. There are many other grafted Japanese Maples listed that way here. Why would anyon...Read More

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Lacey, WA | October 2008 | positive

A great tree to use in a place you want to use its 'winter red bark' color (like you would use a Coral Bark) and it's beautiful fall YELL...Read More

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Basking Ridge, NJ (Zone 7a) | April 2008 | positive

Great looking tree, but watch out for late frost

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Kenosha, WI | March 2008 | positive

Great colors and excellent hardiness for a japanese maple. It is a fairly slow grower - my tree (from a cutting) is about 4 ft tall with...Read More

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Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | October 2004 | neutral

The brilliant red winter bark, as bright as Sango kaku, but a little less orange. Small leaves are bright green and turn to a golden-yel...Read More

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