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kashima japanese maple

The Kashima Japanese Maple is a highly sought-after small tree prized for its delicate foliage and compact growth habit, making it a perfect feature for New Zealand gardens of all sizes. This superb Acer palmatum cultivar stands out with its finely textured, deeply-lobed green leaves, which transform into a breath-taking spectrum of golds and oranges in autumn. If you're looking to introduce elegance, structure, and year-round interest to your landscape, the Kashima Japanese Maple is a top choice among garden enthusiasts and landscape designers alike.

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Acer Skeeters Broom (Skeeters Broom Acer)

Acer palmatum Skeeters Broom is an impressive, small, Japanese Maple featuring a rich display of colourful foliage. New leaves emerge bright red in spring, age to a rich purple-red through summer, then turn scarlet red in autumn before falling. The foliage is held densely off upright stems and it typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide. Acer Skeeters Broom is a magnificent specimen that is perfect for adding to a mixed planting, growing as a specimen, planting around outdoor living areas, or using as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Garden uses: Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Acer palmatum Senkaki (Acer Senkaki)

Acer palmatum Senkaki is a stunning Japanese Maple or Coral Bark Maple due to its striking and delicate foliage. Small, soft looking leaves emerge yellow-green in spring with reddish margins. They mature to a light green in summer before turning spectacular shades of yellow in autumn before falling. It grows with an upright and vase shape to about 6 m tall and 4 m wide. Acer Senkaki makes for a magnificent specimen and is ideal for including in a mixed planting, planting to soften a bland wall, maintaining in a container or courtyard garden, planting to border an entrance, or for using anywhere the spectacular colours can be enjoyed.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 6.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Acer palmatum pendulum Julian (Acer palmatum dissectum pendulum Julian)

Acer palmatum pendulum Julian is an impressive Japanese Maple that features a rich display of interestingly coloured, weeping foliage. The finely cut...

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Acer Amoenum (Acer palmatum Amoenum)

Acer palmatum Amoenum is a variety of the commonly known, Japanese Maple, and is grown for its rich display of colourful foliage. Leaves on this...

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Acer Esk Sunset (Eskimo Sunset Maple)

Acer pseudoplatanus Esk Sunset, commonly known as the Eskimo Sunset Sycamore Maple, is grown for its rich and colourful foliage. The lush leaves on...

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Acer palmatum Hanami Nishiki tree with lush green foliage.

Acer palmatum Hanami Nishiki (Acer Hanami Nishiki)

Acer palmatum Hanami Nishiki is a stunning Japanese Maple due to its delicate foliage and small stature. Small and soft looking leaves emerge...

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Acer palmatum Fjellheim (Fjellheim Japanese Maple)

Acer palmatum Fjellheim is an impressive Japanese Maple featuring a rich display of delicate foliage held on colourful stems. Leaves on this small...

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Acer palmatum dissectum Tamukeyama

Acer palmatum dissectum Tamukeyama is a variety of Japanese Maple that features a rich display of colourful, weeping foliage. The finely cut leaves...

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Acer palmatum dissectum Viridis

Acer palmatum dissectum Viridis is a variety of Weeping Japanese Maple (Laceleaf), that features a rich display of delicate, weeping foliage. The...

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Acer palmatum Seiryu

Acer palmatum dissectum Seiryu is a Japanese Maple that features a rich display of colourful and delicate foliage. The finely cut leaves emerge lime...

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Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' tree in a garden.

Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'

Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' is a standout Japanese maple admired for its glowing apricot and orange toned foliage that brings warmth and vibrancy...

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Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg'

Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg' is a striking Japanese Maple admired for its deeply cut rich purple red foliage and distinctive curled leaf edges. The...

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Acer 'Emerald Lace'

Acer 'Emerald Lace' is a graceful laceleaf Japanese Maple admired for its finely divided soft green foliage and elegant cascading form. The delicate...

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Acer palmatum 'Shirazz'

Acer palmatum 'Shirazz' is a stunning variegated Japanese Maple admired for its rich purple red foliage edged with soft pink. The colourful leaves...

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Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'

Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' is a highly regarded Japanese maple famous for producing some of the most intense scarlet red autumn colour of any maple...

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Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'

Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo' is a rare and highly ornamental Japanese Maple treasured for its striking white and pink variegated foliage. Often called the...

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Acer palmatum stunning specimen tree.

Acer palmatum

Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) is a classic ornamental tree treasured for its finely cut foliage, graceful form, and stunning seasonal colour. This...

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Acer 'Mikawa Yatsubusa' specimen tree with lush, green foliage.

Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'

Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa' is a sought-after dwarf Japanese Maple prized for its dense, layered foliage and elegant form. Its small...

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Acer palmatum Atropurpureum elegant specimen tree.

Acer palmatum Atropurpureum

Acer palmatum Atropurpureum is one of the most popular Japanese maples, prized for its deep purple red foliage and elegant branching habit. This...

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Acer palmatum Ukon

Acer palmatum 'Ukon' is a distinctive Japanese Maple admired for its unusual lime green foliage that brings fresh colour to the garden. New leaves...

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Acer palmatum 'Beni Otake'

Acer palmatum 'Beni Otake' is a striking Japanese Maple admired for its narrow strap like deep red foliage that creates a bold architectural effect...

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Acer 'Shaina' small and round trees with elegant, dark red-purple foliage.

Acer palmatum 'Shaina'

Acer palmatum 'Shaina' is a compact Japanese maple prized for its intense crimson red foliage and naturally tidy upright habit. This deciduous tree...

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Stella Rossa' tree with fine, dark purple foliage.

Acer Stella Rossa

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Stella Rossa' is an impressive, small Japanese Maple which features a rich display of interestingly coloured, weeping...

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Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' specimen tree with purple-red cascading foliage.

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' is a highly admired weeping Japanese maple known for its finely dissected burgundy foliage that retains rich colour...

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Acer 'Burgundy Lace' specimen tree with purple foliage.

Acer palmatum 'Burgundy Lace'

Acer palmatum 'Burgundy Lace' is a refined Japanese maple admired for its finely dissected deep burgundy foliage and graceful weeping form. This...

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An Acer 'Katsura' specimen tree with orange and green foliage.

Acer 'Katsura'

Acer 'Katsura' is a stunning Japanese maple known for its brilliant apricot orange spring foliage that matures to fresh green before turning vibrant...

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An Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple) specimen tree in autumn with orange foliage.

Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple)

Acer saccharum, commonly known as the Sugar Maple, is a large, deciduous tree grown for its bright autumn foliage and fabled maple syrup. The leaves...

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Acer platanoides Princeton Gold (Princeton Gold Maple Tree)

Acer platanoides Princeton Gold is a variety of the commonly known, Plane-Leaved Maple, and is a medium sized tree with fantastic foliage. The leaves...

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Acer 'Shindeshojo'

Acer 'Shindeshojo' is a spectacular Japanese Maple celebrated for its brilliant bright red foliage in early spring. The vivid colour gradually...

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Acer palmatum 'Crimson Princess' tree with fine green foliage tinged with purple.

Acer 'Crimson Princess'

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Princess' is a stunning Japanese maple known for its deeply cut, cascading burgundy foliage that intensifies through the...

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Acer 'Asahi Zuru' green and white variegated foliage.

Acer 'Asahi Zuru'

Acer 'Asahi Zuru' is a stunning Japanese Maple known for its delicate, variegated leaves that blend pink, white, and green tones. In autumn, the...

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Acer Brandywine (Brandywine Maple)

Acer rubrum Brandywine is an outstanding deciduous tree grown for its lovely form and striking autumn colours. It features lush, mid-green foliage...

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Acer Skeeters Broom (Skeeters Broom Acer)

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Why Choose Kashima Japanese Maple for Your Garden?

Kashima Japanese Maple thrives in both containers and garden beds, making it surprisingly versatile for urban courtyards, Japanese-inspired landscapes, or as a standalone focal point in established borders. Its tidy, naturally rounded form reaches approximately 1.5 to 2 metres tall, fitting beautifully into smaller outdoor spaces. In addition to its manageable size, this maple performs remarkably well in partial shade to dappled sun, and adapts to a range of well-drained soils. The Kashima Japanese Maple’s changing foliage offers multi-season colour—cool greens in spring and summer transitioning into a brilliant autumn display that rivals larger trees.

Planting and Care Tips

To unlock the full beauty of your Kashima Japanese Maple, select a sheltered spot protected from harsh winds and afternoon sun, especially in hotter regions of New Zealand. Mulching helps retain moisture and keeps roots cool, while feeding with a quality slow-release fertiliser in spring promotes strong growth. Minimal pruning is needed; simply remove any dead or crossing branches in late winter to maintain a graceful silhouette.

Design Ideas Featuring Kashima Japanese Maple

Combine Kashima Japanese Maple with lush woodland plantings, ferns, or flowering perennials for a soothing, layered look. It pairs wonderfully with other compact maples such as Acer Skeeters Broom (Skeeters Broom Acer), known for its vibrant red new growth, and the striking Acer palmatum dissectum Atropurpureum (Dissectum atropurpureum Japanese Maple), which provides dramatic contrast with deep burgundy foliage. Kashima also integrates beautifully in Japanese-inspired gardens alongside rocks, water features, and moss.

Explore More Unique Japanese Maples

Cultivating a collection of maples adds unique textures, hues, and seasonal highlights to your landscape. Expand your planting palette with favourites like Acer palmatum Senkaki (Acer Senkaki), celebrated for its vibrant coral stems, or the cascading beauty of Acer palmatum pendulum Julian (Acer palmatum dissectum pendulum Julian). The robust Acer Amoenum (Acer palmatum Amoenum) offers exceptional autumn displays and is well suited for New Zealand conditions.

Bring Home the Magic of Kashima Japanese Maple

Kashima Japanese Maple is an exceptional choice for gardeners seeking an easy-care, compact tree with year-round appeal. Whether you’re creating a tranquil retreat or looking for a unique gift for a plant lover, this maple brings lasting charm to any setting. Explore the beauty of Japanese maples and discover how the Kashima Japanese Maple can transform your outdoor space.


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