Kamagata Japanese Maple

The Kamagata Japanese Maple is an exceptional plant, that is bushy yet open, creating a perfect miniature tree no more than 6 feet tall and 3 or 4 feet across. Its upright habit is open, like a large tree, with dense bushy foliage. The leaves are small, with 3 to 5 slender lobes whose tips arch down gracefully. In spring they are margined in diffuse rich red, turning clear green for summer, and then taking on yellow, orange and deep red fall colors in a blaze of glory. This tree is perfect for a courtyard or a special spot in any garden, and is a top-choice for planters, pots and containers. It is an ideal tree for bonsai growing.

• Perfect miniature tree-like form
• Delicately formed spring leaves are edged in red
• Fall kaleidoscope of yellow, orange and bright red
• Tough and reliable despite its small size
• Excellent choice for containers and planters

Although small, the Kamagata Japanese Maple is a tough and durable tree which is easy to grow. It thrives in partial shade, in moist, well-drained soils, and it is normally free of pests or diseases. Morning sun and afternoon shade are ideal, although in cooler zones it will grow well in full sun, with watering during dry spells. Enrich the planting area with compost or other organic material, and mulch over the root zone to keep it damp and cool. This tree can easily be pruned as desired to create a more open form, and it is relatively fast growing.