Acer palmatum Hime chidori

Compact maple with bright lime green leaves and hints of chartreuse edged delicately with red margins in spring, with coppery pink new shoots. In summer the foliage transitions from almost luminous in the soft spring light to a fresh medium green, maintaining a consistent and lush appearance through warm summer months. At last the autumn offers striking shades of orange, scarlet and crimson lighting up the tree, creating a focal point in any garden. Densely branched, slow growing rounded growth habit with elegant twiggy branches that give it a graceful, layered appearance. Stalks are red and veins are lime green. The smooth light grey bark adds year round interest, especially in winter when the tree’s structure is more visible. Prefers partial shade to full sun.