Koto Maru Dwarf Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Koto Maru'

One of the true dwarf Japanese Maples perfect for growing in containers or small garden spaces, 'Koto Maru', which translates to "rounded harp," might reach 3 to 4 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide when all grown up. We think the name comes from the rounded center lobe on each leaf. Skilled gardeners can maintain it at half that height or even smaller for bonsai. The quarter-sized leaves are also very small, lending a unique texture in the garden. The dainty leaves emerge a bright yellow-green with an amber to red border. During summer the foliage goes to a medium to dark green with bronze to pinkish red new leaves which emerge throughout the season. Fall brings bright yellow to orange shades finishing a bright red. A cute but tough and long lived little tree tree that requires little maintenance and, like its parent 'Beni Hime', stands up to both the heat and sun.