Murasaki Kiyhome Pre Bonsai 3 Year (#776) lace leaf maples The name translates to the

The name translates to the moon in Japanese

Smaller than the species but similar habit with multiple branching- can form a nice rounded shrub

Does best in zones 5-9 with morning sun and afternoon shade

Acer crataegifolium is in the snake bark group of maples and hence has white striations in the bark (inconspicuous)

Murasaki Kiyhome Pre Bonsai 3 Year (#776) lace leaf maples The name translates to theThis 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 year old, one gallon plant. Muraski kiyohime is a dwarf that if planted out in the landscape will reach about 4 5.