Acer palmatum 'Tama Hime'

'Tama hime' Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Tama Hime’ is a charming dwarf Japanese maple valued for its small, finely cut leaves and compact, refined habit. Spring foliage emerges bright green, creating a fresh, delicate appearance. Leaves are noticeably smaller than typical palmatum types, giving the plant a finely textured look throughout the growing season.

Through summer, foliage remains clean green, maintaining a tidy, elegant canopy. In fall, ‘Tama Hime’ develops golden yellow to orange tones, sometimes accented with light red, providing warm seasonal color on a small-scale tree. The growth habit is compact, rounded, and slow-growing, making it ideal for limited spaces.

‘Tama Hime’ performs best in partial shade, especially in warmer climates, and prefers well-drained, evenly moist soil.

Size



Width: 4–6 ft



Height: 4–6 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 5–8



Best Uses


Small gardens and courtyards



Container planting



Japanese or Asian-inspired gardens



Accent near patios or walkways



Collector or bonsai specimen

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Japanese Maple

Height

6'

Width

6'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Crimson

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Well Drained

Shape

Globe Shaped, Oval/Rounded

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

4'

10-year width

4'