BEAUTIFUL RED STAR SHAPED LEAVES START OUT BRIGHT RED THEN DARKEN AS SUMMER PROGRESSES! BRIGHT GREEN VEINS SHOW UP AS THE LEAVES DARKEN! A VERY SLOW TREE BUT EASY TO GROW - OPEN HABIT SHOWS OFF THE BRANCH STRUCTURE! A NICE COMPACT DWARF ONLY REACHES 6 FEET TALL AND 4 FEET WIDE - PERFECT FOR THE SMALL GARDEN 1 - YEAR TREE REACHES 4 FEET AT MATURITY ZONE 5-8 Acer palmatum 'Beni hoshi' (Beni Hoshi) * Sun to Partial shade * Zones 5 * 5' tall * 4' wide * Well drained soil * Origin Japan Petite ruby red leaves!!! A true dwarf! Excellent Bonsai choice! Acer palmatum 'Beni hoshi' The Ruby Star Beni hoshi Japanese maple is an intriguing and attractive dwarf. Foliage emerges ruby red in early spring. This coloration gives the Beni hoshi it's name, which translates to 'Ruby Star' in Japanese. By mid-summer, the Beni hosi Ruby Star displays peachy red leaves. Come fall, this quaint Beni hoshi Japanese maple is a vibrant yellow and orange. The Beni hoshi Japanese maple is a fine addition to any garden, as a bonsai or distinguished maple collection! Companion Plants: Check out our store for these great plants!