Beni Shi En Japanese Maple is a stunning tree with green and red leaves and creamy variegation. Grown in zones 5-8, it reaches a size of 10-12 feet. In fall, its leaves turn bright oranges to reds.
This unique acer palmatum was found as variegated sport off a heat tolerant red japanese maple in lower alabama. 'beni shi en' leafs out in the early spring as purple with lime-green variegation. 'beni shi en' is a photographer's delight as every leaf is variegated differently. 'beni shi en' is often used in the deep south to bring a unique ornamental style to that southern exposure spot in the landscape. it is great for focal point planting and should be planted where one can see the unique style of variegation on every leaf.
- Height: 10' - 15'
- Width: 10'
- Zones: 5a - 9b
- Other Name: Acer Palmatum "Beni Shi En' Purple Smoke Japanese Maple
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 5-9
| Mature Height: | 10 to 15 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 10 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Acer palmatum 'Beni shi en' |
