Kawaii maple
Acer shirasawanum 'Kawaii'
USDA zones5 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall2 to 4 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Kawaii' maple (Acer shirasawanum 'Kawaii') is a shrub for borders, containers, and specimen planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows slowly and stays small, so it suits tight spaces. Its form is erect, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Smoketree, Ornamental onion, and Niobe clematis.