Acer palmatum 'Kashima'

Acer palmatum 'Kashima'

Rare Kashima yatsubusa Dwarf Japanese Maple

Zones 5-9

Acer palmatum ‘Kashima’ leaves emerge in the spring as yellow-green toned center with a pink toned margin. As the leaves of 'Kashima' mature they turn a bright green that is a lot lighter that other Hime types. As fall starts to cool, the leaves of 'Kashima' will start to turn a mixture of orange and red. 

‘Kashima’ shape is that of a mushroom and requires no additional clipping to retain this shape. Add this to it's vigorous and horizontal branching habit, makes Japanese maple ‘Kashima’ an excellent selection for a container or a bonsai. Expect 'Kashima' to reach 4ft high by 5ft wide in 10 years. 

• HARDINESS:  zones 5-9
• EXPOSURE:  part shade to sun
• SIZE:  4ft high by 5ft wide
• SHIPPING SIZE:  1/2 gallon pot.  18-24" plant.