A variegated Japanese maple with pink-flushed new growth and delicate, patterned leaves that look hand-painted
FEATURES:
- Variegated foliage in creamy white and green with a finely patterned look
- Pink to rosy-red spring flush on new growth for a bright seasonal pop
- Small, delicate palmate leaves with a refined, ornamental texture
- Compact, layered habit with graceful branching and an airy canopy
- Color can shift through the season with variegation and pink tones most vivid on fresh growth
- Fall color in orange to red for a warm, vibrant finish
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Variegation is visual “sparkle,” so treat it like jewelry: one statement piece, then keep the outfit simple. Pair this maple with a dark green backdrop and clean groundcover, and the leaf pattern will read sharper and more intentional.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-7
- Mature Height: 8-12' tall
- Mature Width: 6-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
Beni Schichihenge Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Beni Schichihenge'
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A variegated Japanese maple with pink-flushed new growth and delicate, patterned leaves that look hand-painted
FEATURES:
- Variegated foliage in creamy white and green with a finely patterned look
- Pink to rosy-red spring flush on new growth for a bright seasonal pop
- Small, delicate palmate leaves with a refined, ornamental texture
- Compact, layered habit with graceful branching and an airy canopy
- Color can shift through the season with variegation and pink tones most vivid on fresh growth
- Fall color in orange to red for a warm, vibrant finish
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Variegation is visual “sparkle,” so treat it like jewelry: one statement piece, then keep the outfit simple. Pair this maple with a dark green backdrop and clean groundcover, and the leaf pattern will read sharper and more intentional.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-7
- Mature Height: 8-12' tall
- Mature Width: 6-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
Why plant Beni Schichihenge Japanese Maple?
A small tree for big-time drama! Beni Schichihenge Japanese Maple is a compact, slow-growing ornamental tree that will make a big impact in your garden. In spring, it hogs the spotlight with new, mint-green foliage that is liberally and irregularly rimmed in coral-red. In summer, the margins change to a paler peachy-pink with hints of cream. With the cooler temperatures of fall, yet another transformation takes place—this time the leaves turn vibrant gold and orange. Plant Beni Schichihenge by the patio, outside your kitchen window, or wherever you’ll be able to see it every day and track its fascinating changes!A small tree for big-time drama! Beni Schichihenge Japanese Maple is a compact, slow-growing ornamental tree that will make a big impact in your garden. In spring, it hogs the spotlight with new, mint-green foliage that is liberally and irregularly rimmed in coral-red. In summer, the margins change to a paler peachy-pink with hints of cream. With the cooler temperatures of fall, yet another transformation takes place—this time the leaves turn vibrant gold and orange. Plant Beni Schichihenge by the patio, outside your kitchen window, or wherever you’ll be able to see it every day and track its fascinating changes! Japanese Maples, native to Japan, China, and Korea, have many passionate fans all around the world. As with a lot of plants with a long history in gardens, innumerable selections have arisen over the years and have been preserved through propagation. Beni Schichihenge was discovered in Japan and was introduced to the West in 1967. Its name means “Red and Changing”—an appropriate moniker for this dynamic plant. Although it’s been around for a while, Beni Schichihenge is rare in the trade. Its slow growth makes production at the nursery time-consuming. We are proud to be able to offer it!Japanese Maples, native to Japan, China, and Korea, have many passionate fans all around the world. As with a lot of plants with a long history in gardens, innumerable selections have arisen over the years and have been preserved through propagation. Beni Schichihenge was discovered in Japan and was introduced to the West in 1967. Its name means “Red and Changing”—an appropriate moniker for this dynamic plant. Although it’s been around for a while, Beni Schichihenge is rare in the trade. Its slow growth makes production at the nursery time-consuming. We are proud to be able to offer it!
How to use Beni Schichihenge Japanese Maple in the landscape?
Beni Schichihenge’s leaf stalks and its youngest branches are a rich red color, adding another dimension to this dazzling plant. As if it weren’t colorful enough already! Beni Schichihenge’s leaf stalks and its youngest branches are a rich red color, adding another dimension to this dazzling plant. As if it weren’t colorful enough already!
How To Plant Beni Schichihenge Japanese Maple
Beni Schichihenge Japanese Maple is happiest in moderate climates where winters are neither too frigid, nor summers too hot and steamy. In the warmer parts of its range, it appreciates some shade from the afternoon sun, though it can be grown in full sun where summers are mild. Wind protection is advisable in sites exposed to freezing winter winds. Beni Schichihenge isn’t fussy about soil, as long as it isn’t wet. Like most Maple Trees, it does occasionally fall prey to verticillium wilt, a fungal disease present in some soils. The disease is more likely to attack stressed trees, and proper cultural care is the best means of defense against it. Beni Schichihenge Japanese Maple is happiest in moderate climates where winters are neither too frigid, nor summers too hot and steamy. In the warmer parts of its range, it appreciates some shade from the afternoon sun, though it can be grown in full sun where summers are mild. Wind protection is advisable in sites exposed to freezing winter winds. Beni Schichihenge isn’t fussy about soil, as long as it isn’t wet. Like most Maple Trees, it does occasionally fall prey to verticillium wilt, a fungal disease present in some soils. The disease is more likely to attack stressed trees, and proper cultural care is the best means of defense against it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Japanese maples have small, inconspicuous spring flowers that are not the main feature. This tree is grown for its variegated foliage, pink-flushed new growth, and colorful fall display.
The creamy white and green variegation remains, but the pink tones are usually strongest on fresh spring growth and may soften as leaves mature. Light and heat can also influence intensity through summer.
Prune lightly in late winter while dormant to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Keep pruning minimal to preserve the natural branching and avoid stressing the tree during the growing season.
