Acer palmatum 'Sherwood Flame' Red Upright Japanese Maple Crinkle Leaf Acer palmatum ‘Beni Shien’ is

Acer palmatum ‘Beni Shien’ is possibly the most unique maple introduced in the last fifty years

'Aurea' glows a bright yellow when given enough sun and really stands out in the landscape

The yellow

but can also be left alone to form more of a ground cover

The leaves of ‘Mon papa’ emerge dark red in the spring

Acer palmatum 'Sherwood Flame' Red Upright Japanese Maple Crinkle Leaf Acer palmatum ‘Beni Shien’ isAcer palmatum Sherwood Flame was selected by Will Curtis of Sherwood, Oregon from a seedling of 'Burgundy Lace', 'Sherwood Flame is an excellent addition to any garden. I have read many descriptions of this plant written by authors who consider this cultivar very similar to its parent. I have to respectfully disagree. At least in our climate this plant is very different. In early spring 'Sherwood Flame' may be quite purple like its parent but the rest