Seigen
‘Seigen’ is a dwarf, compact Japanese maple, famous for its spring foliage: bright pink young leaves, clearly veined in yellow-green and very luminous. In summer, the plant turns green (often a deeper green), then in autumn it shifts to orange-red tones. An original cultivar, perfect for containers and highly appreciated for bonsai.
Character & interest
‘Seigen’ stands out above all at budbreak: the “veined pink” effect creates an almost drawn-looking foliage, very decorative up close. Then the tree settles into green for summer, making it easy to pair with more colourful maples, before a beautiful return in autumn.
Colours
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Spring : bright pink young leaves with yellow-green veins (most spectacular effect).
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Summer : green foliage (often a deeper green; sometimes slightly nuanced depending on exposure).
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Autumn orange-red to red-orange.
Habit & vigour
Bushy, compact habit, slow to moderate growth (dwarf group). Very good performance in a container and for bonsai cultivation.
Indicative size
As a guide: around 1.5 to 2 m at about 10 years, and often 2 to 3 m ultimately (in the ground), with a similar spread depending on training and conditions.
Exposure
Bright partial shade or gentle sun. Spring foliage benefits from protection from scorching sun and drying winds to stay clean, especially in a container.
| Groupe MS | 5. Corallinum |
|---|---|
| Habit | Bushy |
| Vigueur | Lente |
| Taille 10 ans | Moyen (2-4m) |
| Forme de feuille | Palmate |
| Couleur Printemps | Rose vif |
| Couleur Été | Green |
| Couleur Automne | Rouge / Orange |
| Exposure | Mi-ombre |
| Size / Grade | C1, C1.5, C10, C2, C3, C5, C7.5, P9 |
