This Murasaki Kiyohime Acer palmatum Japanese maple is ideal for Bonsai since the grafting scars are minimal and very low. The Muraski Kiyohime is a great plant for bonsai because it has small leaves and is a dwarf maple. Leaves emerge with a tinge of red on the edges in spring. Summertime foliage is a pleasing green. This maple is a 2-3 yrs old, 1 gallon plant. Muraski kiyohime is a dwarf that if planted out in the landscape will reach about 4- 5′.
