Leaves emerge raspberry red and darken to purple as they elongate. Leaves have twisted lobes with a very thin cream outline. The appearance of reddish new leaves on top of the bronzed interior foliage give the tree a “red smoke” appearance, which is the translation of the name. Fall color orange.
| Latin Name | Acer palmatum 'Beni shi en' |
|---|---|
| Common name | Beni shi en or Red smoke Japanese Maple |
| LEAF TYPE | Broadleaf |
| Hardiness Zone | Zones 6-9 |
| SUN EXPOSURE | Sun/Shade |
| Sun/Shade | 12-18" |
| HXW@10 YEARS | 9'x5' |
| COLOR | red, purple & burgundy |
| GROWTH RATE | Large |
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