Acer palmatum 'Tsuma beni'

Also Known As

Tsuma beni Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 5'-10'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Tsuma beni' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Tsuma beni' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Tsuma beni'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf, fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Tsuma beni'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Green leaves have purple tips in spring that persist until early summer. Fall colors are red. Name means "red nail."

By: Conifer Kingdom

A rounded, small tree with a very low branched habit. Leaves emerge pale green with stunning red edges. Leaves hang down on the tree showing off the red and green leaves. Fall color is in the red to orange tones. 'Tsuma Beni' grows slowly to 6-10' tall by 6-10' wide. Works well as a container specimen and can be kept at 4-6' in a container. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

The outstanding feature of this Japanese Maple is the variegated purplish-red tips of the lobes in the spring and summer. The name means Red nail.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

AMOENUM, green. The spring foliage on this rounded, bushy tree is a real eye catcher. The leaves start out light green in the center gradually blending into purple-red at the tips and outer edges. This color combination continues well into summer when they gradually mature to a shiny, darker green. Fall colors are primarily reds.