Acer Palmatum 'Beni Komachi'

Plant Description:

Acer Palmatum Beni Komachi is a dwarf Japanese maple densely branched deciduous small tree/shrub. It has deeply divided curled leaves that are red in spring a blue/red in summer turning into red for the autumn.

Key Features

Plant Type: Dwarf Shrub

Plant Height & Spread: 4M X 4M 

Foliage Colour: Red/Blue-Red

Foliage Type: Deciduous

Seasons of Interest: Spring - Autumn

Soil Condition: Well-Drained

Planting Position: Full Sun, Shade

Plant Care & Advice

In an ideal situation, an Acer should have a slightly acidic, sandy, well drained soil that does not dry out in summer or become waterlogged in winter. Acers have shallow fibrous root systems which benefit from an annual mulch of organic matter. This also helps avoid wilt. If any pruning is undertaken it should only be done to improve their overall shape and to encourage healthy growth.