Acer palmatum cv "kiyohime o little princess" FRANCO - dwarf green Japanese maple (30 cm pot)

Genus of about 150 species of deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs of Europe, Africa and northern Asia and North and Central America. Acer palmatum cv "little princess" is a dwarf variety of Japanese maple with a compact and globular shape that rarely exceeds 1.5 m in height. Its foliage tends to touch the ground and can reach a maximum width of 2 meters. It has small, palmate leaves which in spring are light green edged with red while in summer they maintain a beautiful bright green color. In autumn, however, before the fall they take on a chromatic variation that varies from golden yellow to orange up to brick red from which it takes its

Botanical Information

Botanical name of rainbow maple. Due to its reduced growth it is particularly suitable for creating magnificent bonsai or simply for growing in pots. It is also very beautiful if planted in the ground where it remains low and compact.

Pedoclimatic needs

This species is very demanding regarding the nature of the soil, preferring fresh and well-drained ones with an acid reaction. It likes a partially shaded exposure. Rustic plant, it resists minimum temperatures reaching -10°\-15°c, but fears late frosts and strong winds.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Acer palmatum cv "little princess" synonymous with “kiyohime”

Family: Aceraceae