This dwarf Japanese Maple is utterly delightful in prized planters or patio plantings, displaying dense, horizontal branching and shining golden-orange fall color. Its small, glossy 5-lobed leaves display prominent veining and emerge bright green with a salmon-colored cast in spring then turn a lush green during summer. The cool autumn weather lights the entire tree in brilliant orange and gold tones that glow in the landscape. Its delicate texture and elegant profile are misleading, as this little tree is truly long-lived and vigorous. Kiyohime maintains its dwarf stature - only 4 to 6 feet tall at maturity and perfect for bonsai culture, containers, and small scale gardens - but it's strong enough in form to hold its own in a large landscape. Its dense, well-branched habit creates a pleasant rounded shape if left unpruned and forms a spreading canopy reaches 5 feet across at maturity. If you can provide dappled shade and protection from harsh winds, Kiyohime will reward you with stunning fall color and a graceful presence in the garden for many years. Zones 6-9.
