Acer Beni Maiko
A small Japanese maple with brilliant red spring leaves
£90
Autumn colour
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Key information
Acer Beni Maiko is a small, bushy Japanese maple that brings real colour to a terrace or courtyard. In spring its new leaves open a brilliant red, softening to pink and then a reddish green through summer. In autumn they turn shades of yellow, orange and deep red before falling. It stays compact, reaching around 1 to 1.5m, which makes it one of the best acers for growing in a pot, on a balcony or within a border.
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Top Tip
Grow Acer Beni Maiko in a pot so you can move it into the spotlight in spring, when the red leaves are at their brightest. Keep it out of strong afternoon sun to protect the young leaves from scorching.
How to care for Acer Beni Maiko
Aspect
Thrives in partial shade but can tolerate sun
Happiest in dappled light or morning sun. Will tolerate full sun in a sheltered spot.
Care Level
Low maintenance
Acer Beni Maiko is self sufficient once established and needs very little pruning.
Watering
Regularly
Water regularly while establishing and in dry spells. Plants in pots will need watering more often in summer.
Feeding
Compost
Plant with a good quality, peat free compost. Add a layer every spring to ensure nutrients feed through to the roots.
Soil
Acers thrive in most soil types
Ensure the soil is well drained. When planting add a drainage medium, such as grit or crocs, to encourage better drainage.
Foliage
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Quick facts
BOTANICAL NAME
Acer palmatum 'Beni-maiko'
PLANT TYPE
Tree. Loses its leaves each year (deciduous)
RECOMMENDED SOTO POT SIZE
Large or X-Large (for 14L nursery pot varieties)
HARDINESS
Very hardy
NURSERY POT SIZE
Large - 7.5L, XL - 14L
HEIGHT (INCLUDING NURSERY POT)
Large - 80-100cm, XL - 100-125cm
TOXICITY
Not that has been reported
EVENTUAL GROWTH (10-20 years)
Height - 2.5-4m, Width - 2.5-4m
How to pot a plant
In this Soto Masterclass we take you through the steps on how to pot a plant.
Follow along with Max as he demonstrates the importance of drainage holes, how to use compost and watering after planting.
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