Acer palmatum 'Goshiki Kotohime'

The leaves of this small upright bush are tightly clumped along the ends of the branches giving 'Goshiki Kotohime' a unique appearance. This is supposed to be the variegated form of 'Kotohime' and I have been told that the plant shows some slight variegation or mottling to the leaves in some climates, I have never observed this. Either the hotter climate of the southeast suppresses the variegation or it has been lost to cultivation over the years. For us this plant is more vigorous than 'Koto hime'. New growth does emerge with pink or bronze edges that only last a few days before turning green for the rest of summer. Fall color is nice for a dwarf ranging from yellow-orange to orange-red.

          Height: 2-4 Feet     Width 2-3 Feet

'Goshiki Kotohime' April

'Goshiki Kotohime' August