Acer pal. 'Murasaki kiyohime'

Murasaki kiyohime Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Murasaki Kiyohime’ is a dwarf, spreading Japanese maple prized for its low, layered habit and rich seasonal color. Leaves emerge deep reddish-purple in spring, soften to bronze-green with purple undertones in summer, and finish with vivid crimson and scarlet tones in fall.

This cultivar forms a broad, mounded profile with horizontal branching and short internodes, creating a refined, cascading look without the height of upright maples. Growth is slow and controlled, requiring little pruning.

Best grown in partial shade (morning sun ideal) with moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil; protect from hot afternoon sun and drying winds. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8.

Mature size:



Height: 3–5 ft



Width: 6–8 ft



Ideal for rock gardens, containers, foreground specimen planting, and Asian-inspired landscapes, Acer palmatum ‘Murasaki Kiyohime’ is valued for its compact spread, elegant structure, and dramatic seasonal color.

Plant type

Japanese Maple

Height

3-5'

Width

8'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

Asparagus, Maroon

Fall color

Copper, Orange

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant

Shape

Broad Upright

Drought tolerant

No