Koto-no-ito Japanese maple
Acer palmatum 'Koto-no-ito'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size6 to 10 feet tall6 to 10 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Broad
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Koto-no-ito' Japanese maple (Acer palmatum 'Koto-no-ito') is a tree for specimen, accent, container, and woodland use. 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 soil of most types. It grows slowly into a broad form, and bees and birds visit it. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Give it room to spread so you can enjoy its shape up close.
Pairs well with Midwinter Fire common dogwood, Spring snowflake, and Sweet woodruff.