Acer palmatum 'Beni Maiko'

Beni Maiko Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Beni Maiko’ is a colorful upright Japanese maple celebrated for its brilliant spring display and compact habit. Leaves emerge intense coral-red to fiery pink in spring, gradually softening to green with red margins through summer, then finishing with orange-red to scarlet fall color.

The foliage is palmate with moderately divided lobes, offering a refined texture and strong seasonal contrast. ‘Beni Maiko’ grows slowly to moderately, forming a neat, upright to rounded canopy that works well in smaller gardens and close-up plantings.

Best grown in partial shade (morning sun ideal) with moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil; protection from hot afternoon sun helps preserve spring color and leaf quality. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8.

Mature size:



Width: 8–10 ft



Height: 10–12 ft



Ideal for specimen planting, courtyards, woodland edges, and Asian-inspired landscapes, Acer palmatum ‘Beni Maiko’ is prized for its electric spring color, compact size, and dependable seasonal interest.

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Japanese Maple

Height

10-12'

Width

8-10'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Light Coral, Red

Fall color

Red

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Vase Shaped

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No