Acer palmatum ‘Beni Maiko’
£1,200.00
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Description
Delicate, colourful, and full of personality, Acer palmatum ‘Beni-maiko’ is a Japanese maple that earns its place as a feature plant from the very start of the season. In spring, the finely cut leaves emerge in vivid pink-red tones (often with a slightly crinkled, textured look), before softening into greener shades as summer progresses. Come autumn, it finishes with warm, fiery colour again — giving you a beautiful sense of change through the year.
It’s an ideal choice for smaller gardens, courtyard spaces, and pots where you can appreciate the detail up close. If you love acers for their elegance but want something with a little more “wow” in spring, Beni-maiko is a brilliant pick.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Beni-maiko’
- Common Name: Japanese Maple
- Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree/shrub
- Spring Colour: Bright pink-red new growth
- Summer Colour: Softening to green with seasonal variation
- Autumn Colour: Warm orange-red tones
- Foliage: Fine, deeply cut leaves with a delicate texture
- Best Position: Part shade / dappled shade; sheltered from strong winds
- Soil: Moist but well-drained; neutral to slightly acidic is ideal
- Watering: Keep evenly moist while establishing; pots need regular watering in summer
- Best For: Feature planting, small gardens, courtyards, pots/containers, Japanese-style planting
- Planting Partners: Ferns, hostas, heucheras, hakonechloa, spring bulbs, evergreen shrubs for contrast
Caragh Garden Notebook
To keep the spring colour looking its best, give Beni-maiko a sheltered spot with dappled light and steady moisture. A yearly mulch helps protect shallow roots and keeps the plant thriving—especially in pots.
Additional information
| Pot Size | 18L 90cm 1/2 Standard, 180L 1/2 Standard 160-180cm head, 18L 1m clear stem, 1/2 Standard, 20L 100-125cm, 70L 150-175cm |
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