Oshio-Beni Japanese Maple

Oshio-Beni Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Oshio-Beni')

Oshio-Beni Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Oshio-Beni') is a vigorous red selection with leaves that emerge fiery orange red, deepen to burgundy to bronze in summer, and finish vivid scarlet in fall; its upright, well branched canopy and classic palmate foliage deliver strong color and refined structure for lawns, entries, and mixed borders.

Distinctive Features

'Oshio-Beni' is noted for brilliant spring color and reliable scarlet fall display, with broad five to seven lobed leaves on a symmetrical, medium sized framework that reads elegant in leaf and clean in winter silhouette.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade; provide afternoon protection in hot regions to limit scorch.
• Soil: Moist, well drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter.
• Water: Maintain steady moisture; avoid drought and standing water.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8.
• Mature Size: 12 to 18 ft tall, 10 to 14 ft wide, upright rounded habit.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Season long red tones anchor beds and courtyards.
• Entry Gardens: Frames paths and patios with color and shade.
• Mixed Borders: Contrasts with conifers and light green shrubs.
• Specimen Tree: Strong presence for lawns or island plantings.
• Japanese Gardens: Complements stone, gravel, and water features.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Deep soak during dry spells to keep soil evenly moist.
• Pruning: Light structural edits in late winter; avoid heavy midsummer cuts.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring.
• Mulching: 2 to 3 inches over the root zone to conserve moisture and regulate temperature; keep mulch off the trunk.
• Notes: Provide airflow and partial afternoon shade in hot sites to reduce leaf scorch; generally pest and disease resistant in well drained soil.

Why Choose Oshio-Beni Japanese Maple?

• Spring Fire: Intense orange red flush sets an early season highlight.
• Scarlet Finale: Consistent, vivid fall color.
• Strong Structure: Balanced branching suits formal and natural designs.
• Versatile Placement: Effective as specimen, pair, or border anchor.
• Reliable Performance: Durable garden tree with modest care needs.

For the richest color and best vigor, plant in bright light with afternoon shade in hot climates and maintain consistent, well drained soil moisture.