Acer palmatum 'Aka kawa hime'

Also Known As

Aka kawa hime Japanese Maple
Dwarf Coral Bark Japanese Maple
Dwarf Sango Kaku Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 7'-9'
W: 5'-6'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Aka kawa hime' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Aka kawa hime' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Aka kawa hime'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 7 FT - 9 FT - tall
Uses: distinctive bark, fall color, small tree, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Aka kawa hime'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Green leaves in spring contrast beautifully with the smooth red bark, while fall displays a beautiful golden-yellow, contrasting nicely with the bark as well.

By: Conifer Kingdom

A dwarf sport from 'Sango kaku' found by nursery friend, Del Loucks. Same attributes as its parent with fresh pale-green spring foliage on red shoots. Attractive fall yellow, gold, and red colors and after the leaves drop, stunning coral-red winter stems.

By: Bloom River Gardens

PALMATUM, green. A dwarf 'Sango Kaku', having bright green leaves in the summer that turn golden in the fall with the coral bark. Perfect for small gardens.