Description
Small-space gardens or raised beds
light thinning in late winter to maintain layered tiers
clean contrast to the garden with variegated foliage that keeps working even when the shrub is not in bloom
but it is often considered more garden-friendly than many older Asian wisterias when managed with regular pruning
Watering: Avoid soggy soil
Aka Kawa Hime Japanese Maple Aucuba Small-space gardens or raised bedsAka Kawa Hime Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Aka Kawa Hime') Aka Kawa Hime Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Aka Kawa Hime') is a compact, cold hardy variety admired for its vibrant red bark and finely textured foliage. A true dwarf form of the classic coral bark maple, 'Aka Kawa Hime' combines colorful winter interest with a manageable size that makes it ideal for smaller gardens and containers. Its name translates to "Red River Princess," a fitting