Aka shigitatsu sawa Maples with Great Fall Color “Beni Shichihenge” in Japanese translates

“Beni Shichihenge” in Japanese translates to “red and changing

Can handle sun but in hot areas provide afternoon shade

spring flush that darkens to a gorgeous purple-red as the leaves mature

Seems to be a brighter pink than Prinz Hanjery – but hard to say – both are very nice plants

Fall color is golden

Aka shigitatsu sawa Maples with Great Fall Color “Beni Shichihenge” in Japanese translatesAka shigisatsu sawa is a very nice reticulated cultivar which emerges with a beautiful unique spring color. In full sun, leaves develop a heavy tint of pink red with contrasting dark green veins. Fall display is an impressive fiery reddish orange. Aka shigisatsu sawa is a mid sized maple that will grow to about 8 feet tall by 5 6 feet wide at mature height. Sun part shade does not do well in hot afternoon sun in hot climates. Best suited for zones 6 9.