Species Kiyohime Japanese Maple
Green-yellow leaves on green stems.

Kiyohime Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'

Also Known As - Kiyo Hime
The Kiyohime Japanese Maple is simply breathtaking! From its fall foliage displaying brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow, to its delicate five-lobed green leaves, this tree is a real stunner. It can reach up to 25 feet in height and 20 feet in width and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for gardens in areas that experience dry spells. Its naturally vase-shaped branches provide interest, as well as good drainage, allowing the tree to thrive and making it easy to prune. The Kiyohime Japanese Maple is sure to be a beautiful addition to any landscape.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Air Layering Propagation,Root Division

Hardiness Zone:

6

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,red,yellow,purple,orange

Growth Rate:

Low

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

Kiyohime Japanese maple (Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime') should be watered generously and consistently in order to stay healthy and thrive. Water the tree deeply at least twice a week during spring and summer. Benefits from a light application of water once a week in the fall and winter months. During extremely dry and hot months, water the tree more often as needed. Make sure to always check the soil before watering; the soil should not be soggy or saturated, only moist.

sunlight

Kiyohime Japanese Maples need at least partial shade when planted in warmer climates. They should receive at least 4 or 5 hours of direct sunlight per day but no more than 8 hours of direct sunlight in total. During the hottest part of the day, such as between 11am and 3pm, it is best to make sure this species is provided with some shade. In cooler climates, they can be grown in full sun, but still benefit from some afternoon shade.

pruning

Kiyohime Japanese Maple should be pruned in late winter or early spring (January through April) when the tree is dormant. Pruning should focus on selective removal of dead, diseased, and broken branches and twiggy growth, as well as any crossing branches. Keep the canopy of the tree open so that adequate sunshine can reach all parts of the tree for photosynthesis. Do not prune to drastically as the tree is a slow-growing species and will not recover so quickly from drastic pruning.

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