Oshio-Beni Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Oshio-Beni'
Graceful, arching deciduous tree displaying deeply-lobed, finely-serrated, brilliant red-orange leaves. Provides artistic lacy effect that contrasts well with green-leafed plants. Very choice.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | Ay-ser pal-MA-tum |
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 2 - 10, 12, 14 - 24, 31 - 41 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing to 15 ft. tall, 18 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Poolside, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Red |
| Item no.: | 0105 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: winter.
Graceful, arching deciduous tree displaying deeply-lobed, finely-serrated, brilliant red-orange leaves. Provides artistic lacy effect that contrasts well with green-leafed plants. Very choice.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: winter.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | Ay-ser pal-MA-tum |
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 2 - 10, 12, 14 - 24, 31 - 41 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing to 15 ft. tall, 18 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Poolside, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Red |
| Item no.: | 0105 |
