Beni Schichihenge Japanese Maple

Name: Beni Schichihenge Japanese Maple
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 32211

Acer palmatum 'Beni Schichihenge'

Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum

SKU #32211

USDA Zone

6-8

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OVERVIEW
Description	Bright white margined green leaves marked with rose pink cover the densely held branches in spring and summer and become gold and orange in fall. A slow-growing small tree ideal for bonsai, as a container specimen, or in small gardens. Deciduous.
Light	Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Watering	Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Blooms	Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Mature Size	Slow growing; reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and wide.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Deciduous
Special Features	Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color
Growth Rate	Slow

STYLE
Landscape Use	Container
Foliage Color	Multicolored
Companion Plants	Azalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Camellia (Camellia)

CARE
Care	Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-8