Acer palmatum Beni komachi
This one is a fav of mine VERY cool bright red flushes of small shiny leaf bunches throughout the summer . It is a fast grower and very colorful all season .It is hardy and can take some sun . Needs to be trimmed of any reversion but that is easily done . This JM is a keeper Some may not consider this a dwarf but I do the colors are spectacular but likes a bit of shade . VERY HARDY in winter.. I have grown this one for years and even in the coldest of winter this one does great with minimal die back.
This tree is a Zone 6, but can do Zone 5B with proper location.
Semi dwarf, choice cultivar, difficult to propogate. Leaves are long, narrow lobed with irregularly toothed margins.
Translates to Beautiful red-haired little girl.
- Winter Hardiness: Zone 6 - Down to -10°
- Summer Hardiness: Tree will be planted in partial shade
- Tree Size: Dwarf 3' to 6'
- Tree Form: Bushy
- Leaf Size: Small
- Leaf Type: Basic (Palmatum, Japonicum, Shirasawanum)
- Spring Color: Red
- Summer Color: Green with Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow or Gold Blush
- Fall Color: Red