Acer shirasawanum 'Kawaii', Kawaii Full Moon Maple Size:0.67 qt cut two-inch leaves are densely

cut two-inch leaves are densely arranged

Fall rains bring it to life

spiny leaves form a prickly gnome-of-a-plant

The interior of the fruit is delicately sweet and custard-like with embedded black seeds

Leaves emerge mottled in red hues and age to green

Acer shirasawanum 'Kawaii', Kawaii Full Moon Maple Size:0.67 qt cut two-inch leaves are denselyLacey leaves, finely and deeply dissected, emerge pink in spring then become orange red with bright green petioles in summer and, finally, bright red and orange in fall. This 2' mounding, deciduous, dwarf tree is very slow growing so would work well in a pot or perhaps on a small mound. Kawaii means "cute", translated from Japanese aptly named. Mature size: 1 ft T x 2 ft W in 10 years, 2 ft T at maturity Minimum temperature: 20 F