Shojo no mai aureum Muraski kiyohime is a dwarf

Muraski kiyohime is a dwarf that if planted out in the landscape will reach about 4- 5′

Holds up well in the sun and heat

Graft bulge often present

growing no more than five to six feet in 10 years

Bort’s Broom is a very showy green Acer circinatum broom that tolerates the sun real well

Shojo no mai aureum Muraski kiyohime is a dwarfShojo no mai is one of the most unique variegated Acer palmatum maples with spring color. The attractive small irregularly leaves are gray green with deep salmon pink edging. In our opinion, Shojo no mai grows stronger than Beni schichihenge and has more vibrant colors. Color holds well into the summer. Shojo no mai does best with morning sun afternoon shade, or zones 5 9. At maximum height Shojo no mai will grow to 10 feet.