Naniwa beni
‘Naniwa beni’ is a Japanese maple appreciated for its raspberry-red to bright red spring flush, very decorative, then for its green foliage highlighted by red new growth in summer. In autumn, it returns to a dark red. Its habit is upright and flaring, making it a very interesting cultivar for containers or a small garden.
Character & interest
‘Naniwa beni’ stands out for a very colourful start to the season, then for a second “reading” in summer thanks to red new growth against a green background. It’s a cultivar that brings rhythm without being “monochrome” all year long.
Colours
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Spring : raspberry red / bright red (depending on exposure, the shade may lean towards coral/pink).
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Summer : green foliage, with red new growth.
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Autumn : dark red (sometimes deep red).
Habit & vigour
Upright habit, then flaring; a slender, open silhouette. Moderate to good vigour.
Indicative size
Order of magnitude: often around 2 to 3 m at maturity, for about 2 m spread (variable depending on conditions and training). In a container, growth remains more restrained.
Exposure
Gentle sun / bright partial shade. It can tolerate full sun if the soil remains free-draining but cool in summer. Protection from drying winds improves foliage quality.
| Groupe MS | 5. Corallinum |
|---|---|
| Habit | Érigé / Vase |
| Vigueur | Modérée |
| Taille 10 ans | Moyen (2-4m) |
| Forme de feuille | Palmate |
| Couleur Printemps | Rose / Rouge |
| Couleur Été | Green |
| Couleur Automne | Rouge sombre |
| Exposure | Soleil / Mi-ombre |
| Size / Grade | C1, C1.5, C10, C2, C3, C5, C7.5, P9 |
