Characteristics

• Foliage: The leaves of Beni Tsukasa emerge in spring with shades of peach/apricot, yellow, pink and red, with shaded portions of the plant mottled blush-pink and cream. Summer colors transition through mottled-pink/soft-green in summer and finally displaying brilliant reds and oranges in fall. The unique leaf shape resembles delicate, outstretched fingers, enhancing its ornamental appeal.
• Growth Habit: This cultivar typically grows in an upright, rounded form and can reach heights of 10 to 12 feet tall and wide over time. It has a slow growth rate, averaging about 5 to 7 feet in height over the first 10 years.

Care Requirements

• Sunlight: Beni Tsukasa prefers full sun to partial shade. While it can tolerate full sun, providing some afternoon shade can help prevent leaf scorch in hotter climates.

Source

Acquired from Dan (Celestial Maples, Gig Harbor) as a new issue specimen in a 1-gallon container for $80.