Harp String Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Koto no ito.' 

Foliage: Green
Fall Foliage: Yellow, Red
​Fruit:  Samara
Habit/Form: Upright
Uses: Accent, General Garden Use, Rock Garden,
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Zone Hardiness:  5
Plant Height: 6 ft
Plant Width:  3 - 4 ft
Light: Sun/Part Shade
Growth Rate: Slow

The name ‘Koto-no-Ito’ means “harp string”, a reference to the string-like quality of this Japanese Maple’s narrow, deeply divided leaf lobes. It has a dense, twiggy branch structure that works as the harp frame. The unique, divided leaves unfold with crimson tones but soon turn green. Fall colors are various shades of yellow and red.  Bright green bark and a graceful, elegant form carry the show in winter. Grows 3-6 inches a year. 

​Sun Needs: Full sun/part shade. Important to think about light exposure. Too much light and/or heat can damage delicate leaves. For best color, most maples need a location with part day's sun. Morning sun and afternoon part shade is ideal. Protect from windy locations.

Linearilobum Group (green)
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