Acer palmatum Kinshi is a fantastic Japanese maple with thin, linear, deeply lobed foliage that gives the entire plant a fluffy and light appearance. This Japanese maple has a slightly weeping and slightly domed appearance making an interesting shape for year round interest. The foliage emerges green and stays vivid light green throughout the spring and summer. In the autumn Acer palmatum Kinshi comes into its own with striking orange colour. Kinshi is certainly one of the very best for good orange autumn colour.
Expect an approximate height and spread of 4 x 4 metres in 20 years from Acer palmatum Kinshi. This maple can be container grown given the right care. Planted in a slightly sheltered position avoiding heavy, waterlogged soils and ideally in partial shade, this small tree will provide vibrant colour for a lot of the year.
AKA Kinshi Japanese Maple tree, Acer palmatum Kinshi
Common name: Kinshi Japanese Maple
Height and spread in 20 years: 4 x 4 meters
Seasons of interest: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Foliage: Unusual, thin, lobed leaves with orange autumn colour
Position: Prefers partial shade
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Planting Advice For Acer palmatum Kinshi
Our pot grown Kinshi Japanese Maples can be planted at any time of year. Remove all weeds and grass within a metre of the planting site, then dig a square hole as deep as the root mass and approximately twice as wide. We recommend sprinkling root grow in the hole to help Japanese Maples establish more effectively, especially if the soil is poor.
Remove the pot and place the root mass in the planting hole so that the surface is flush with the surrounding ground. Using 50% of the original soil and 50% compost, fill in the hole and firm around gently. Use ericaceous compost when possible as this encourages vibrant foliage colour in Japanese Maples.
Finish by watering generously around the base. The tree planting guide has further information and videos.
Watering & Aftercare Advice For Acer palmatum Kinshi
Kinshi Maples require a good watering regime for the first couple of years by watering well and regularly throughout spring and summer. Increase in periods of hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. If possible, use rain water instead of tap water as this is more acidic and better for foliage colour. We stock a range of irrigation kits for more effective watering.
Keep the area free of competing weeds and grass for the first couple of growing seasons. If there is snow fall, gently brush the snow from the branches to ensure it does not weigh down the framework and cause damage.
Pruning Advice For Acer palmatum Kinshi
Pruning should be carried out in the dormant season (November to March) as Japanese Maples bleed during other times of the year, which can weaken the branches. Japanese Maples rarely need pruning as their natural shape is normally the most attractive. Any pruning should be carried out with a less is more approach, only removing crossing, damaged or diseased branches.
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The product table at the bottom of the page gives the forms and sizes available for this variety. Please note, photos are a guideline as all plants are unique. *Pot sizes may vary. Below are definitions of terms:
Supplied Size: Height measured from the top of the pot.
Single Stem tree: Classic tree with one trunk, pruned for a beautiful, natural shape.
Top grafted tree: A height next to this form refers to the length of clear stem, which will not grow taller. Only the head of branches will develop. Ideal for small spaces.
Feathered tree: Branches from the bottom of the trunk all the way up. These branches can be removed if a clear stem is required.
Multi Stem tree: Two or more stems arising from or near ground level, growing from one root system.
Bush: A plant with many stems low down, rather than one clear stem.
Clump: Several plants in one pot that give the appearance of a bushy multi stem tree.
Climber: Naturally climbing plant. Usually delivered running up a cane, ready to position in the garden.
Standard Tree: A more mature tree with an upright clear stem of approximately 1.8m-2.0m (measured from the soil to the lowest branches of the crown). Standards are available in different forms relating to their girth size (circumference of the stem measured 1m above soil level), not height.
