Koto Hime 5 Yr pre bonsai (#913) Red Leaf MaplesDwarf Japanese Maples The bark becomes coral yellow

The bark becomes coral yellow with white stripes with the onset of cold weather

Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil

turning a brilliant shade of crimson

rounded habit- ideal bonsai shape

Very similar to Borts Broom – perhaps the same plant

Koto Hime 5 Yr pre bonsai (#913) Red Leaf MaplesDwarf Japanese Maples The bark becomes coral yellowKotohime unique Acer palmatum dwarf with dense, small, crinkled leaves. Nice show is in spring when the orange new growth leaves emerge. Color fades to the bright, light green leaves in summer, changing to yellow and orange in fall. Great tree for containers. Excellent for bonsai. 5 feet in ten years. This is in a 2 gallon pot.