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Acer palmatum 'Oshio-beni'

Family Aceraceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 3 - 5.5 m (10 - 18 ft)
Spread 3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tree Acer palmatum 'Oshio-beni' (Japanese maple) yields bright red blossoms during mid-spring. This plant is rounded in form and has showy, matte and fine textured foliage that is medium red in colour. The bark is showy, light brown and smooth in texture. Acer palmatum 'Oshio-beni' (Japanese maple) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Bonsai, border, container, foundation, specimen and topiary.
Special Characteristics In autumn, Acer palmatum 'Oshio-beni' is alight with fall colour.