Acer palmatum ‘Beni-Maiko’ (“Red Dancing Girl”)

The Japanese Maple Beni-Maiko is not a quiet presence. It is a living work of art - expressive, luminous, and unforgettable through every season. In early spring, ‘Beni-Maiko’ emerges in brilliant red, a vivid reminder that even after stillness, life returns with colour and vitality. As the seasons unfold, its finely cut leaves deepen and soften, before transforming once more into glowing crimson in autumn, as though lit from within by memory itself. Winter reveals its graceful branching structure: refined, resilient, and beautifully composed. What remains is strength in its purest form. Planted near a window, pathway, or seating area, it offers an intimate and enduring tribute, one that rewards close reflection year after year.

Exposure: Partial shade to full sun

Fall Colour: Yellow, orange, red

Foliage Colour: Brilliant scarlet red in spring; deep burgundy to bronze-green in summer; bright crimson to fiery red in fall

Growth: Slow to moderate

Height: Approximately 2.5

Spread: 2.0

Shape: Upright when young, maturing to a rounded, softly layered canopy

Soil: Moist, well drained, slightly acidic

Location: Perfectly suited to smaller gardens, courtyards, and contemplative spaces, this compact maple thrives in sheltered locations with dappled light.