Kotobuki small size Aoba jo is an Acer

Aoba jo is an Acer palmatum dwarf variety with delightful green leaves showing bronzed edges

It has a typical umbrella shape that is common among the weeping lace leaf varieties

with patches of pink and white along with touches of green thrown in

This color holds for several weeks and then the leaves turn to a reddish brown and finally to the typical deep green of the species

curled green leaves that give it a unique appearance

Kotobuki small size Aoba jo is an AcerAcer palmatum Kotobuki is gorgeous new dwarf maple from Japan. It spring it leafs out with bright pink and white variegation. Kotobuki tends to have more pink variegation than Asahi zuru and Oridono nishiki. Added attraction for Kotobuki is that the stems on new growth have bright pink as well. Fall colors are bright oranges to bright reds infused with pink variegation. It will reach 6 tall by 5 wide in 10 years making a dense dwarf. Hardy but prefers