Acer palmatum Hama otome

In spring the leaves of dwarf amoenum palmatum hama otome emerge in soft, green shades with hints of pinkish red along the edges, or brown tips, creating a fresh and delicate appearance. In summer the foliage matures into a lush , darker green, and further changes happen as the temperatures drop. Hama otome undergoes a spectacular transformation turning brilliant shades of dark burgundy, orange, red and sometimes yellow, creating a fiery display. The leaves are deeply lobed and palmate with 3 to 7 lobes. The edges are finely serrated, adding a delicate texture. The small to medium sized leaves makes Hama otome a good choice for bonsai and compact planting spaces. Classified as a variegated cultivar because new growth is very light coloured, but the tree turns completely green in summer. new leaves are pale yellow green. A pair of basal lobes extremely small when the leaf has 7 lobes, separating almost to the leaf base. Each lobe is ovate lanceolate with a long slender tip, Hardy and fast growing it is easy to propagate.