1-gallon Murasaki Kiyohime Dwarf Japanese Maple - Grown in zones 5-8, this stunning tree grows up to 6ft tall. Its red-tipped leaves turn green in summer, and it has a slightly upright growth when young.
Murasaki Kiyohime Dwarf Japanese Maple is a variety of Magnoliaceae native to Japan. The tree is small, 2 to 3 meters tall, and has dense branches. The leaves are rounded and oval in shape, dark green on the upper side and reddish-purple on the underside.
The flower language of Murasaki Kiyohime Dwarf Japanese Maple is "noble heart". Purple flowers represent nobility, and their appearance is dignified and conveys a noble spirit.
Murasaki Kiyohime Dwarf Japanese Maple grows in a sunny and well-ventilated area. Water generously when the soil surface is dry. Fertilize with slow-release fertilizer in spring and fall. When the branches become crowded, cut them back in the fall.
Murasaki Kiyohime Dwarf Japanese Maple can also be grown in pots. If you plant it in a pot, repot it once every 2 to 3 years to prevent root blockage.
Murasaki Kiyohime Dwarf Japanese Maple is a popular variety as a garden tree or potted plant. Its gorgeous appearance will decorate your garden or entrance.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 4-7 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 40-50 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Partial |
| Mature Width: | 25-35 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
