Acer palmatum 'Koto-no-ito' - 40-60 CM C7.5

Description
The Japanese maple 'Koto-no-ito' (Acer palmatum) is a multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, picturesque, bizarre, compact, deciduous large shrub or bush with decorative, cut, medium green leaves. In a semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 m and grows to a width of approx. 2 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer italum, Acer opulifolium.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub or bush * beautiful foliage * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Japanese maple 'Koto-no-ito's are medium green, cut, opposite, lobed. They are about 6 - 11 cm in size. Japanese maple 'Koto-no-ito' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese maple 'Koto-no-ito' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese maple 'Koto-no-ito' is a multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, bizarre, compact, picturesque large shrub or bush. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.5 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 20 - 35 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Frozen shoots are cut back to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost.

Use
Solitary

Root
Acer palmatum 'Koto-no-ito' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.