Acer palmatum 'Beni hoshi' Ruby Stars Japanese Maple Contorted at the Morton Arboretum

at the Morton Arboretum

Full Sun to Part Shade

This plant is known for its foliage

this maple is semi-evergreen

This is a tree you will want in your garden

Acer palmatum 'Beni hoshi' Ruby Stars Japanese Maple Contorted at the Morton ArboretumAcer palmatum 'Beni hoshi' Dwarf "Ruby Stars" Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 Introduced by Del Loucks in 1996, this unique upright dwarf is often sold as 'Beni Hoshi' which translates as 'Ruby Star' or 'Ruby Stars'. This selection leafs out with a full rounded amoenum leaf that is brighter red fading to a deeper maroon. During mid summer this miniature selection is a peachy orange providing great contrast in the garden. Fall colors are bright yellow to