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Acer palmatum 'Beni Schichihenge'

Also Known As

Acer palmatum 'Beni Shichihenge'
Beni Schichihenge Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 6'-12'
W: 6'-12"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Beni Schichihenge' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Beni Schichihenge' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with blue, green, red, variegated and white foliage. Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. and green and red fruit. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Beni Schichihenge'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, green, red, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 FT - 12 IN - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, container plant, fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Beni Schichihenge'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?Red and changeful? in Japanese, this appropriate name describes the leaves which vary in size, shape and variegation but are basically blue-green with white edges overlaid with rose-orange; ?highly desirable? 6-12' shrub. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Beni Schichihenge Japanese Maple is a variegated semi-dwarf maple that starts out with fresh green leaves edged in white and pink. While most Japanese maples are prized for their fall color, the Beni Schichihenge really shines in spring. The Japanese translation for Beni Schichihenge means red and changing. The variegation of Beni Schichihenge Japanese Maple makes every leaf seem unique. The pink fades slightly to a cream color through fall. Fall color is a bright magenta.

By: Maples N More Nursery

This shrubby cultivar is somewhat narrow and upright. The pink/orange foliage is variegated with green and white. The red branch tips and petioles combined with the variegation make for a very favorable shrub/tree. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

'Beni shichihenge' is another show-stopper in any garden. Each leaf is outlined in pink, which then changes to white in summer. It lives up to its name, which means "red and changeful". In fall the margins become an orange-red. This outstanding maple can grow to 10 feet in ten years. Best grown in partial shade. This cultivar is also known as 'Beni schishihenge' and 'Beni shishihenge'.

By: jensfarm maples

Acer palmatum 'Beni schichihenge' - An outstandingly variegated Japanese Maple, 'Beni schichihenge' is quite similar to the better known 'Butterfly', differing mainly in that the cream-to-pink variegation of the latter is replaced by a darker orange-red. It is a smallish shrub to 8-12'

By: Kigi Nursery

Interesting variegation and varied leaf shape distinguish this slow-growing, upright Japanese maple. Light green new leaves emerge with lipstick red margins; as the basic leaf color turns bluish-green, the margins fade to creamy white with a pink-orange blush. Leaf shapes vary too: some are slender and uniform; others are contorted and wider. Fall produces a bright orange and gold display.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Blue-green leaves exhibit irregular white margins and lobes overlaid with "Where are my sunglasses?" flaming pink-orange. A real knockout! Photo taken mid-summer.

By: Bloom River Gardens

The delicate deeply incised lobes of this small maple are variegated bright pink and white and green; grows slowly to 10'. Zone 6.

By: Whitman Farms

Green leaves with cream and orangish/pink margins. Fall -gold w/pinks, twiggy growth habit. Zones 6-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

PALMATUM, variegated. Narrow, upright, twiggy growing, this shrubby cultivar has spectacular deep coral foliage, with green and white variegation! The pink-orange color tones are unlike those of any other cultivar. Branch tips and leaf petioles are red, further enhancing the play of colors. It is a real beauty!

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Very often confused with Butterfly, but here's the difference- creamy white margins, gray greens, with orange and pink highlights.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

Upright growth to 10-12'. Variegated leaves have coral margins in spring turning cream pink in summer. Lovely plant willl brighten quiet corner of the garden.