Acer Palmatum ‘Kuro Hime’ 1 Gal

Japanese Maple - Kuro Hime
Acer palmatum 'Kuro Hime'

RARE. This compact maple has a globose shape and two-toned new growth, displaying light-green leaves with pink to ruby-red margins. Outstanding orange-red fall color is highlighted by undertones of deeper greens and purples even late into fall. Despite the compact size, these plants are vigorous, with dense branching. Ideal specimen for small spaces and containers, including bonsai and penjing.

Introduced from Kyoto, Japan in 2008.

Zones 5-9 / cold hardy down to -20F.

4'T x W.

Plant Nerd: "Kuro" roughly translates to black-red, a reference to the color of new growth; "Hime" roughly translates to princess.