Acer palmatum 'Beni kawa'

Discussion in 'Acer palmatum cultivars (photos)' started by swanny, Apr 28, 2008.

  1. swanny

    swanny Active Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    Two pictures of my 'Beni Kawa' taken Fall 2006 and a few days ago. Tree is still rather small approx 30 inches tall - very nice coral bark in Winter.

    Swanny
     

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    timnichols Active Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    On left is my 'Beni kawa' in its fall color. On the right is the 'Beni kawa' during the winter on a snow background.
     

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    amazingmaples Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Here are fall colors for 2011
     

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    We live in southern NH and love the look of "beni kawa"...wondering if "beni kawa" or "sango kaku" are really ok in our cold winter climate? Also, any advice about what to look for to determine healthy cultivar? Reading one of the forum discussions left me with the impression that not all cultivars are from knowledgable plantsmen?? Are there any nursery sites in northeast US that are recommended plantsmen for these two maples?
     
  5. maplesandpaws

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    bjlarson, I can't answer your question about whether the coral barks would fair well in your area, but I would highly recommend checking out Topiary Gardens (out of Marcellus, NY). Diana (owner) knows a LOT and has some great trees at great prices; as she's in the same zone as you, she would be able to advise you if/what would work best.
     
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    Purchased and planted in March 2021. Picture taken December 2021.
     

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  7. LoverOfMaples

    LoverOfMaples Generous Contributor Maple Society

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    I've had this one since a one year graft (2020 I think, maybe '19). This winter my rabbit friends decided to prune a lot of my young trees, this being one.
     

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    Worldly_Wrangler Active Member

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    Mine turned black and died unfortunately, your looks good despite the rabbit pruning.
     
  9. LoverOfMaples

    LoverOfMaples Generous Contributor Maple Society

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    I hate when that happens!

    The rabbits only took the lower branches on this one. Others weren't so lucky.
     
  10. Acerholic

    Acerholic Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society

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    There is a rather high percentage of small bought grafts that do this. So don't despair @Worldly_Wrangler, it happens to us all.
     

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