Monday, October 14, 2013

Acer palmatum 'Beni-tsukasa'



Acer palmatum 'Beni-tsukasa'

 
Acer palmatum 'Beni-tsukasa'
Acer palmatum 'Beni-tsukasa'


Common name:            Japanese Maple
Plant Family:                Aceraceae
Type:                         tree
Growth rate:                     slow,  height x width:  4 x 4 m. (13' 1" x 13' 1")
Growth habit:               rounded
Main season of interest:              Autumn
Predominant colours:     leaf ~    pink
                                flower ~ peach
                                fruit ~   red
                                stem ~ brown
Position:                           partial shade
Soil:                                   moist, pH preference: Neutral-Acid, pH tolerance: Neutral-Acid
Hardiness:                        minimum temperature -25°C (-13°F), USDA Zone 5 to 9
Origin:                              Japan

Description:
Slow growing, delicately graceful small tree. Very colourful foliage, the young leaves being peach pink with red tints, becoming softer pink and light green. Reaches about 1.8 metres in 10 years.

Cultivation:
Moist, well drained, fertile soil in sun or part shade. Needs a position sheltered from cold winds and late frosts, which can damage emerging foliage. Prune if required, by removing dead or unwanted branches in late autumn to midwinter.

Propagation:
By grafting in late winter, or bud-grafts in late summer.

Design and Use Notes:
Suitable for growing in a container while youn

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