Acer, Japanese Maple 'Beni Schichihenge'

Acerpalmatum

Family
Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Genus
Acer (AY-ser)
Species
palmatum (pahl-MAY-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
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
Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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:

Bakersfield, California

Dublin, California

GARBERVILLE, California

Sacramento, California

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts

Tupelo, Mississippi

Kansas City, Missouri

New York City, New York

Charlotte, North Carolina

Columbus, North Carolina

Mansfield, Ohio

Walhalla, South Carolina

Arlington, Tennessee

Port Townsend, Washington(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
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J
Logansport, IN | May 2012 | neutral

This is a pretty little tree, but I am surprised at how often it sports back to the plain green. These are not shoots from the rootstock...Read More

L
New York, NY | November 2007 | positive

I bought this tree as much for its gorgeous green bark as its foliage. Mine doesn't get as much light to be completely showy but it's sti...Read More

T
St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | December 2004 | positive

This selection has wonderful variegated leaves. The leaves are bluish-green with orange-pink margins or streaks that eventually turn whi...Read More

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

Leaves are greenish-blue with orange-red margins. Striking combination of color. Regular pruning is necessary to maintain the shape of ...Read More

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