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‘Beni komachi’
A highly prized dwarf upright cultivar celebrated for its vibrant, ever-changing color display. 'Beni komachi' (meaning "pretty red-headed little girl") features intense fiery red spring foliage that emerges brilliant in full sun, creating an immediate focal point in the garden. As the season progresses, leaves mature to attractive green-red tones, with each flush of new summer growth returning to bright crimson. Autumn delivers a spectacular finale with scarlet to crimson-red fall color that rivals any Japanese maple. The compact, densely upright form reaches 10-12 feet in fifteen years, making it ideal for smaller gardens, mixed borders, containers, or as a vertical accent where space is limited. More sun-tolerant than many red cultivars, with color intensity increasing in full sun exposure. Perfect as a specimen plant, in Japanese gardens, or anywhere you want exceptional seasonal color in a refined, manageable size. An essential choice for collectors and gardeners seeking maximum impact in a compact form.
Japanese maples are among the most versatile and admired ornamental trees, prized for their elegant form, refined foliage, and year-round visual interest. Suitable for both garden planting and bonsai cultivation, these trees adapt beautifully to a wide range of landscapes and growing styles.
Japanese maples are available in a wide variety of natural forms, including:
Their graceful branching structure provides beauty even in winter once leaves have fallen.
Cultivars display a remarkable range of ornamental traits, including:
Leaf shapes range from finely dissected laceleaf forms to broader, classic palmate leaves.
Japanese maples are highly valued for bonsai due to their fine branching, ability to reduce leaf size, and responsiveness to pruning and training. At the same time, they perform exceptionally well as garden trees—whether planted in the ground, grown in containers, or used as focal points in Japanese-inspired landscapes.
Typical Japanese Maple growth form
We offer Japanese maples in several size categories. Measurements are approximate and provided as a general guideline.
| Size Category | Height | Trunk Diameter | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4" Liners | 6–12 inches | ¼–½ inch | Young plants ideal for training, bonsai, or growing on |
| Standard 1-Gallon | 6–24 inches | ¾–1½ inches | Well-established plants suitable for landscape or container growing |
| 1-Gallon Extra Large (XL) | 12–48 inches | ¾–2 inches | Grown for a longer period, resulting in better branching, thicker trunks, and a more mature appearance |
Please note: Plant size and form will vary depending on the cultivar purchased. Dwarf varieties will naturally be smaller and more compact than standard varieties, even within the same pot size.
Grown in Canada, for Canada. All our Japanese maples are cultivated and shipped from our Canadian nursery with care, ensuring they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in your climate.
