Acer palmatum Aka Kawa Hime

Common Name: Aka Kawa Hime Japanese Maple

Description:
Acer palmatum 'Aka Kawa Hime' is a compact, slow-growing Japanese maple known for its striking coral-red bark, which intensifies in winter, providing year-round visual appeal. This small deciduous tree features delicate, finely lobed green leaves that turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red in autumn. Its compact size and elegant branching structure make it an excellent choice for small gardens, courtyards, or container planting. Thriving in well-drained, moist soils, 'Aka Kawa Hime' prefers part shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler conditions. Its stunning winter bark and autumn foliage make it a standout ornamental tree for Melbourne gardens.

Form:

• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–3 m
• Width: 1.5–2.5 m

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Sun (in cooler conditions)

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Small reddish-purple flowers

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Feature Planting
• Autumn Foliage Interest
• Cold Hardy
• Low Maintenance
• Year-round Interest (Winter Bark Colour)
• Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans
• Non-toxic to pets

Companion Plants:

• Rhododendron spp. (Rhododendrons)
• Azalea spp.
• Heuchera (Coral Bells)
• Hosta spp.
• Ophiopogon japonicus (Mondo Grass)