Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'

Also Known As

Kiyohime Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 7'-15'

planting zones

5b-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green and red 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 'Kiyohime'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and red
Mature size: 7 FT - 15 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, container plant, dwarf, fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'

USDA Zones: 5b - 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

This dwarf Japanese maple is well-suited for bonsai. Kiyohime is quite similar to Murasaki kiyohime, both of which have low, horizontal branching, a rounded habit, and diminutive leaves.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Kiyohime Japanese Maple makes an excellent choice for bonsai. This Japanese maple has a perfect branching structure and small leaves that make a fun tree to train. Kiyohime Japanese Maple is a smaller tree, but don't let it fool you; it is sure to put on a show for fall with yellows and oranges.

By: Maples N More Nursery

This pretty dwarf (to 3-6') tree/shrub is tinged with orange-red in spring and brightly colored with yellow-orange in fall. A fantastic choice for containers and bonsai! PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Small, light green leaves emerge with bright red margins, then turn green in summer, and then yellow with orange margins in fall. Compact, 3-6' tall and up to 12-15' wide, unless used as a bonsai of course. This is truly dwarf and naturally sculptural owing to its short branches. A great bonsai subject.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

'Kiyohime' is a cute little dwarf that only grows to 3 feet. Its leaves emerge green tinged with orange-red. Summer leaves are rich green and turn yellow-orange for fall display. This vigorous little tree forms a dense rounded bush and is great for containers and bonsai culture.

By: jensfarm maples

This cute little dwarf is extremely popular for use in bonsai culture. Extra small leaves and twiggy growth habit make it easy and fun to train as bonsai. Spring leaves are green, highlighted with orange-red. Autumn brings a lovely display of yellow and orange.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

DWARF, green. An excellent choice in a small garden or bed where the desired effect is miniature landscape to scale. The horizontal branching habit of this cultivar creates a very small tree with a spreading canopy, similar in shape to the beloved, horizontally spreading cherry tree. Especially more broadly lobed than typical and are slightly glossy and prominently veined. Leaves tinged orange-red emerge in spring turn a rich green In the summer and become brilliant orange-yellow in the fall.