Koto No Ito Japanese Maple, Dwarf Harp String Acer Palmatum Tree - Live Plant

Bring refined elegance and year-round beauty to your landscape with Acer palmatum ‘Koto no ito’, also known as the “Harp String Maple.” This exceptional Japanese maple is admired for its delicate, thread-like leaves that dance in the breeze, creating a soft, flowing texture reminiscent of harp strings. Its graceful form and ever-changing seasonal color make it a standout choice for gardens of any size. Whether featured as a specimen tree, container centerpiece, or accent in a tranquil garden, ‘Koto no ito’ embodies the artistry and serenity of Japanese design.

Key Features:

• Fine, string-like foliage: The deeply divided leaves emerge light green in spring, giving the tree a soft, feathery texture that sets it apart from typical Japanese maples.
• Captivating seasonal color: Foliage shifts from bright spring green to deeper summer tones before transitioning into brilliant gold, orange, and red hues in autumn.
• Compact and elegant growth habit: This slow-growing variety fits beautifully in smaller gardens, courtyards, and containers. 
• Graceful branch structure: Slender, upright branches provide a refined, vase-like form, making it an ideal specimen for highlighting texture and form in the landscape. 
• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree 
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Mature Size: 6–8 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide in 10 years
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 5-9
• Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil; avoid standing water or heavy clay
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during hot or dry periods

Please Note:

**Each plant is unique and may vary slightly in size, color, or shape from the photos shown.

**All photos are representative of each plant's typical growth habit, color, & features and may not depict the exact crop available at time of purchase

**All trees are GRAFTED (unless otherwise noted in listing title)

Why You’ll Love It: ‘Koto no ito’ captures the essence of Japanese maple grace in a compact, manageable size. Its fine, stringy leaves move gently in the wind, adding motion, texture, and artistry to any setting. As the seasons change, this maple transforms from vibrant green to glowing autumn gold and red — a living work of art for your garden. Ideal for zen-inspired landscapes, water features, or as a specimen in small spaces, this variety is both serene and striking.