Beni tsukasa
‘Beni tsukasa’ offers one of the most refined spring palettes: young leaves in peach–apricot tones, sometimes salmon/pink, then turning green in summer. Autumn returns with orange to red shades. Softly upright habit, elegant silhouette—very well suited as an accent specimen or in a large container.
Character & interest
A cultivar appreciated for its gradual, nuanced colour progression: spring is clearly the highlight season, with warm, luminous tones that are rarely matched. The foliage remains delicate, and the branching keeps a supple, natural look.
Colours
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Spring : peach / apricot / rosy yellow, often with salmon nuances and small reddish touches on young shoots.
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Summer : green foliage (sometimes with slightly lighter veining or fine nuances).
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Autumn : orange, then red (often orange-red).
Habit & vigour
Upright habit, supple branching, naturally balanced silhouette. Steady vigour.
Indicative size
Order of magnitude: 2.5 to 5 m tall at maturity depending on conditions, with around 2 to 3 m spread (variable according to soil, climate and training).
Exposure
Gentle sun / bright partial shade. Good light enhances the spring colours; protection from scorching sun and dry winds improves foliage hold, especially in a pot.
Origin & history
Selection originating from the Tsukasa nursery (Japan).
The cultivar has received an Award of Garden Merit (RHS), confirming its garden performance.
| Groupe MS | 5. Corallinum |
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| Habit | Upright |
| Vigueur | Modérée |
| Taille 10 ans | Moyen (2-4m) |
| Forme de feuille | Palmate |
| Couleur Printemps | Rose / Orange |
| Couleur Été | Vert / Jaune |
| Couleur Automne | Rouge / Orange |
| Exposure | Mi-ombre |
| Size / Grade | C1, C1.5, C10, C2, C3, C5, C7.5, P9 |
