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Acer palmatum Koto-no-ito

Koto-no-ito Japanese Maple

The name means 'harp strings' and refers to its string-like, narrow, deeply divided, leaf lobes and the dense, twiggy branch structure which works like a harp frame. With a tinge of red in the spring, the foliage is green for the summer, and yellow in the fall.

  • »  Finely cut, long, strap-like leaves
  • »  Foliage is apple green in colour for the summer
  • »  Excellent yellow to orange fall colour
  • »  Rounded, dense habit
  • »  Unusual upright cutleaf cultivar

3gal Low Inventory
$266.50
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:250-300 cm
  • Spread:250-300 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Rounded
• Upright
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Rock garden
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Acer palmatum 'Koto-no-ito'

'Koto-no-ito' means "harp strings".

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer palmatum 'Koto-no-ito'

Best planted in a well-drained soil with high organic matter. Japanese maples are grown as specimen trees or multi-stemmed plants. Any pruning should be done in summer. Mulch well, but avoid heaping mulch against the stem. Most cultivars need full sun or light afternoon shade.