Acer palmatum 'Aka kawa hime' Dwarf Coral Bark Japanese Maple Selected Size:1 gallon XL 'Cricket' is narrow growing Japanese

'Cricket' is narrow growing Japanese maple that was found as a mutation off of the cultivar 'Fireglow' by our good friend

The heavily divided leaves have a unique shine about them that will grab your attention

Photos of 'Satsuki beni' by Cheryl Taitano

Protection from the hot afternoon sun is recommend for best display of variegation

About 10 years ago

Acer palmatum 'Aka kawa hime' Dwarf Coral Bark Japanese Maple Selected Size:1 gallon XL 'Cricket' is narrow growing JapaneseAcer palmatum 'Aka kawa hime' 'Aka kawa hime' Dwarf Coral Bark Japanese Maple Zones 6 9 'Aka kawa hime' is a great dwarf selection of coral bark Japanese maple that was introduced by the late Del Louks. "Aka" means deep red, while "kawa hime" means "bark princess". 'Aka kawa hime' may reach 6 8 ft in 15 years. The foliage is a bright green in the spring, turning to a bright yellow in autumn. The bark on 'Aka kawa hime' intensifies during the winter to