Koto no ito – Acer palmatum

Koto no ito – Acer palmatum

A thread Leaf Japanese Maple it has been described as the dancing monkey tree for the way the extremely narrow rich green colored lobes dance in the wind. Its narrow deeply divided strap like leaves  inspired the name ‘Koto no ito’ which means harp strings. The habit of this maple is upright  but rarely exceeds 6 foot.  New leaves unfold crimson but soon turn green. Fall color ranges through various  wonderful shades of yellow before moving towards gold and finishing blended with a touch of orange and red. ‘Koto-no-ito’ is a very enchanting tree and will certainly add an exotic feel to your garden.

Average Height: 6 to 10 feet in 10-15 years

Average Spread: 6 to 10 feet

Sun: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Water: Average

Maintenance: Low

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