Acer Palmatum Bi Hoo – Learn, Grow & Buy
Acer bi hoo ‘bi ho’ is a spectacular Acer Palmatum Japanese maple species that will provide year-round beauty to your environment. It looks stunning as a backdrop to a water feature, such as in a patio planter or the garden, and looks equally fantastic on its own as a single specimen, where it would develop over time to stand out regardless of the weather.
In terms of brightness, the winter bark is comparable to that of the well-known dogwood or the vibrant bamboo canes. READ: What should I plant with Acers?
In the spring, the foliage bursts forth with pink tones, and the green summer leaves transform gold to crimson in the autumn. Winter stems are bright yellow and orange. The next characteristic to develop is the bright golden-yellow bark, which is especially noticeable once the tree has matured. Until the tree re-leaves in the spring, this keeps things exciting all winter.This vibrantly coloured bark has a comforting brightness to it and a charm all its own, even in the coldest winter weather.
Acer palmatum Bihou – Bi Ho Golden Coral Bark Japanese Maple Bi Hoo
How To Grow And Care For Acer Palmatum Bi Hoo
These beautiful little Japanese maples are easy to grow in containers or the ground, with most preferring a sheltered, shady spot. They’re small and slow-growing, with a graceful habit and beautiful foliage, so they’re a great choice for even the tiniest of gardens.
Growing Conditions for Acer Palmatum Bi Hoo
Water: When it comes to irrigation, the Acer palmatum family as a whole requires a modest amount of water to keep the soil moist. It’s no different in this scenario; a moderate amount of water is required throughout the first month, as well as in subsequent years.
Acer palmatum Bihou – Bi Ho Golden Bark Japanese Maple Bi Hoo
Soil: A fertile, wet, well-drained neutral to acid soil is ideal for planting an Acer palmatum. The texture is ideal for keeping the Acer palmatum bi hoo robust and healthy. Read more: Acer Soil PH and Acer compost types.
Light: Acer palmatum “Bi-hoo” is an eye-catching plant all year, with its colourful winter stems, and eventually grows to be a large shrub or very tiny tree. It thrives in the sun or light dappled shade, with some shade protection from cold winds.
Pruning: There is no need to prune regularly; simply remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches when they are entirely dormant in late autumn or winter. More: How to prune acers.
Fertiliser: Late in the spring, apply a top dressing of multi-purpose fertiliser around the base of the plant.
What size does Acer Palmatum Bi Hoo grow to?
This Japanese palmatum ‘bi hoo’ is perfect for adding an extra dimension of interest. It forms large shrubs of 2-4cm in height in 10 years. READ: What should I plant with Acers?
What growing position is needed for Acer Palmatum Bi Hoo?
Like most Japanese maples, the ‘bi ho’ thrives best when it’s positioned in a spot where it can get partial shade and less direct sunlight.
What colour is Acer Palmatum Bi Hoo?
In the spring, the foliage bursts forth with pink tones, and the green summer leaves transform gold to crimson in the autumn. Winter stems are bright yellow and orange. In the sun, or light shade is best. Acer palmatum ‘Bi-hoo’ is an eye-catching plant all year, with its colourful winter stems, and eventually grows to be a large shrub or very tiny tree.
Further Reading
We have lots of other helpful content for Acers, such as common questions we have been asked such as:
- What should I plant with an acer?
- How is best to repot an acer tree?
- Do Acers prefer acid soil?
- Do Acers prefer ericaceous compost?
- When is best to prune Acer trees in the UK?
- How to take cuttings from acer trees?
- Do Acers lose their leaves?
- Acer leaf browning and diseases,
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