Acer palmatum 'Yuri Hime'

Yuri Hime Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Yuri Hime’ is a delightful dwarf Japanese maple prized for its very small leaves, compact size, and refined texture. Spring foliage emerges bright green, creating a fresh, delicate appearance with leaves closely set along short internodes.

Throughout summer, foliage remains clean green, maintaining a tidy, dense look. In fall, ‘Yuri Hime’ turns golden yellow with orange highlights, offering warm seasonal color on a miniature scale. Leaves are among the smallest of all Japanese maples, enhancing its fine, ornamental character.

The growth habit is compact, rounded, and slow-growing, making it ideal for tight spaces and detailed garden settings. It performs best in partial shade and prefers well-drained, evenly moist soil.

Size



Width: 3–5 ft



Height: 3–5 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 5–8



Best Uses


Small gardens and courtyards



Container planting



Japanese or Asian-inspired gardens



Accent near patios or walkways



Bonsai or collector specimen

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Japanese Maple

Height

3-4'

Width

3-5'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Orange, Orange Red, Yellow

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation Plant

Shape

Rounded, Weeping

Bark

Smooth

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No