Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' Compact Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' is a Fantastic Compact Dwarf Japanese Maple Perfect for Small Landscapes, Containers, and Bonsai
Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' is a compact dwarf Japanese maple that will grow much wider than tall. For a plant that never gets much more than 2 feet tall 'Kiyohime' is relatively fast growing and will become a specimen in the garden after just a few years. The dense and lateral growth habit make 'Kiyohime' almost look like a table at maturity. The size and shape make 'Kiyohime' a perfect companion Japanese maple for different spaces in the landscape.
'Kiyohime' emerges in spring with red tips to the leaves before turning green for the majority of the spring and summer. These green leaves are very small, star shape leaves that help to expand on the compact and dense look of the overall foliage. Fall color ranges from bronze to orange.
Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' is a hardy tree that can be grown in basically any climate in the United States. 'Kiyohime' will thrive in zones 5 through 9. 'Kiyohime' can be grown in full sun in all but the hottest climates. In warmer areas 'Kiyohime' would appreciate some protection from the hot afternoon sun. 'Kiyohime' does not require a great deal of sunlight and can be grown in mostly shade in pretty much any climate.
Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' is a perfect dwarf Japanese maple for bonsai for a number of reasons. The growth habit of 'Kiyohime' may make it look like small shrub in the ground but in a bonsai pot 'Kiyohime' looks like the miniature version of a full size tree. The small leaves of 'Kiyohime' help to create this effect as well. The natural density will also contribute to this affect and will require minimal pruning and attention.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Height: 2-4 feet Width: 4-6 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Green
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Orange
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Small Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Partial Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Dwarf Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Moderate Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Koko' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Koko’ is a short shrubby tree with a uniquely large, deeply divided leaf. These leaves emerge a bright red, almost pink in spring. This color darkens to a burgundy for the rest of the summer. Fall color is an outstanding yellow to orange to red. 10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 feet Width: 3-5 feet
Acer palmatum 'Komachi hime' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Komachi hime’ is a very dense small shrub like maple with bright red edges to the small yellow green leaves in early spring, In summer the red edges fade and the five lobed leaves become dark green throughout. Komachi can a be a horticultural term for dwarf and hime means small leaves. Komachi also can mean beautiful little girl and planted in partial shade this little girl will be a wonderful addition to any garden. 10 Year Size: Height: 1-2 Feet Width: 3-4 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Korean Gem' Rare Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Korean Gem’ is a nice broad leaf Japanese maple that has more of a spreading habit than the majority of broad leaf Japanese Maples. ‘Korean Gem’ has nice green leaves that are contrasted by dark colored bark. Fall color is a vibrant orange-red.10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 6-8 feet
Acer palmatum 'Koshibori nishiki' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Koshibori nishiki’ is a beautiful variegated Japanese maple with a light dusting of white and yellow variegation across the regularly green foliage. ‘Koshibori nishiki’ has very small green leaves that display the nice variegation. As with many variegated trees not every leaf will display this variegation. ‘Koshibori nishiki’ will grow into a medium size tree and should be protected from the hot afternoon sun.10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Koto ito komachi' Thread Leaf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Koto ito Komachi’ is a small linearlobum found as a chance seedling and introduced by J.D. Vertrees. Most leaves have 5 lobes some have only 3. Young vigorous plants may have course foliage but older plants display the characteristic very fine almost hairlike foliage. Very rare in the nursery trade as their are many plants sold under this name that are not the same cultivar. The Japanese name means old 5 string harp. Komachi can also be a horticultural term for dwarf. Fall color is yellow to orange.
10 year size: Height: 4-6 Feet Width: 3-4 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Koto maru' (Pre-Order)
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Acer palmatum ‘Koto maru’ is a fast growing dwarf Japanese maple. ‘Koto maru’ has very small, rounded leaves that emerge in the spring yellow with a red-oranges border. The coloring of the leaves really puts on a show in the spring. The leaves then fade to a light green throughout the summer. Fall color is then orange to red. ‘Koto maru’ will have long shoots of new growth while it is young, but it will develop into a dense, shrubby tree at maturity.
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10 Year Size: Height: 3-5 feet Width: 3-5 feet
Acer palmatum 'Koto maru' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Koto maru’ is a fast growing dwarf Japanese maple. ‘Koto maru’ has very small, rounded leaves that emerge in the spring yellow with a red-oranges border. The coloring of the leaves really puts on a show in the spring. The leaves then fade to a light green throughout the summer. Fall color is then orange to red. ‘Koto maru’ will have long shoots of new growth while it is young, but it will develop into a dense, shrubby tree at maturity. 10 Year Size: Height: 3-5 feet Width: 3-5 feet
Acer palmatum 'Koto no ito' (Pre-Order)
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Acer palmatum ‘Koto no Ito’ has been described as the dancing monkey tree for the way the extremely narrow lobes dance in the wind. The habit of 'Koto no ito' is upright and very nice. It's vary narrow strap like leaves inspired Koichiro Wada of Japan to name it 'Koto no ito' which means harp strings. Fall color begins as a wonderful yellow moving towards gold and finishing blended with orange.
(Pre-Order trees will start shipping in early May)
10 year size: Height: 5-6 Feet Width: 3-5 Feet
Spring Color: Green
Summer Color: Green
Fall Color: Yellow
Sun Tolerance: Partial
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Koto no ito' Thread Leaf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Koto no Ito’ has been described as the dancing monkey tree for the way the extremely narrow lobes dance in the wind. The habit of 'Koto no ito' is upright and very nice. It's vary narrow strap like leaves inspired Koichiro Wada of Japan to name it 'Koto no ito' which means harp strings. Fall color begins as a wonderful yellow moving towards gold and finishing blended with orange.
10 year size: Height: 5-6 Feet Width: 3-5 Feet
Spring Color: Green
Summer Color: Green
Fall Color: Yellow
Sun Tolerance: Partial
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Koyamadani nishiki' Snowflake Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Koyamadani nishiki' is known as the snowflake maple. 'Koyamadani nishiki' is a very interesting Japanese maple with an unusual leaf shape. The edges of these leaves are rounded off in a very unique way. The color of these unusual leaves is an attractive emerald green. These leaves then turn a reddish orange color in the fall.
10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 6-8 feet
