Acer palmatum 'Koto maru' Dwarf Japanese Maple Full sun Due to its compact habit

Due to its compact habit

The large leaves then turn a dark green for most of the summer

Unfortunately this intense color is short lived

While fairly sun tolerant this cultivar prefers some shade in hotter climates

Acer palmatum 'Koto maru' Dwarf Japanese Maple Full sun Due to its compact habitAcer palmatum Koto maru is a fast growing dwarf Japanese maple. Koto maru has very small, rounded leaves that emerge in the spring yellow with a red oranges border. The coloring of the leaves really puts on a show in the spring. The leaves then fade to a light green throughout the summer. Fall color is then orange to red. Koto maru will have long shoots of new growth while it is young, but it will develop into a dense, shrubby tree at maturity. 10