Add a jewel-like focal point to your garden with this live Acer palmatum ‘Ruby Stars’, also known as ‘Beni Hoshi’ or “Ruby Star.” Originally introduced by Del Loucks in 1996, this rare upright dwarf Japanese Maple is prized for its artistic foliage, compact growth habit, and beautiful seasonal color transitions. Carefully grown in a #3 container and shipped wrapped for moisture retention, ‘Ruby Stars’ emerges in spring with bright ruby-red rounded leaves that deepen into rich maroon tones as the season progresses. By mid-summer, the foliage develops soft peachy-orange hues before finishing the season with glowing yellow-to-orange autumn color. Mature leaves become slightly rounded and gently twisted, giving the tree a whimsical sculptural appearance perfect for bonsai, fairy gardens, rock gardens, patios, and collector landscapes. Slow growing and naturally compact, this highly collectible maple is ideal for small spaces and ornamental container growing. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Ruby Stars’ tree
✔️ Height: approximately 20–25 inches tall
✔️ Originally grown in #3 container
✔️ Shipped wrapped for moisture retention
✔️ Does not ship with container
✔️ Healthy, rooted ornamental maple
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Ruby Stars Japanese Maple, Beni Hoshi
Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Ruby Stars’
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Young grafted tree
Sun Requirements: Morning sun with afternoon shade recommended
Soil: Moist, well-draining slightly acidic soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain even moisture during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 5 feet in 15 years
Mature Width: Approximately 4 feet
Growth Rate: Very slow growing
USDA Zones: 5–9
Spring Color: Bright ruby red
Summer Color: Maroon to peachy orange
Fall Color: Yellow to orange
Container Friendly: Yes, excellent for bonsai and decorative containers

💡 Care Tip: Protect from harsh afternoon sun to preserve vibrant foliage color and encourage the signature twisting leaf shape. Mulching helps maintain moisture and healthy root development.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.