Acer palmatum 'Oto hime' Dwarf Japanese Maple Selected Size:1 gallon Its large full leaf was

Its large full leaf was reminiscent of a full moon maple

In the springtime

The green lacey eaves turn to bright golden yellow and crimson in the fall

I was really blown away by how elongated and swirling the foliage is

The underside of the leaf is a rich olive green

Acer palmatum 'Oto hime' Dwarf Japanese Maple Selected Size:1 gallon Its large full leaf wasAcer palmatum 'Oto hime' Dwarf Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 Oto hime is a small compact dwarf Japanese maple maple with small green leaves. The habit is more flat and toadstool like. Dr. Creech of SFA Gardens says these types have become a favorite of his. The dense multi branched shapes lend well to bonsai training. The lateral growth make this short Japanese maple excellent for containers. Oto hime may reach 3 ft in height by 5 ft in width in 10 years.