Acer palmatum ‘Kiyohime’ – Yatsubusa (Dwarf) Cultivar
If you’ve been waiting for a true collector’s maple, this is it. ‘Kiyohime’ is one of the most coveted dwarf (yatsubusa) cultivars in Japanese maple bonsai, admired for its naturally compact growth, fine ramification potential, and brilliant seasonal colors.
Unlike grafted trees that show unsightly bulges at the union, these are cutting-grown, giving you a clean, powerful trunk line and a foundation that will only improve with age. That means more design freedom, better proportions, and a bonsai you’ll be proud to display for decades.
About The Trees:
- The Bonsai are approximately 11-15" tall, measured from the soil to the top of tree.
- The spreads range between 14-18"
- This tree ships in a 9" Plastic Pot
- Images taken on August 28, 2025
- Ships from our Massachusetts Nursery
- Please Note: The tree you see is a representation of the trees we will be shipping
Why This Maple Stands Out
- Dwarf growth habit – short internodes and tight branching ideal for shohin & chuhin bonsai
- Fiery fall display – leaves blaze orange-red to crimson after rich summer greens
- Perfect proportions – naturally low, spreading structure that develops a broad, layered silhouette
- Collector’s rarity – cutting-grown stock is almost never available in quantity
Seasonal Color at a Glance:
- Spring → Bronze to red-tipped green leaves
- Summer → Deep, lush greens
- Fall → Explosive orange-red to crimson
Timing & Workability
These pre-bonsai are actively growing in 2-gallon pots. Allow them to strengthen this season, then begin styling, pruning, and repotting in spring 2026. With one year of patience, you’ll unlock explosive growth and long-term bonsai potential.
Limited Release – Only 57 Available
When they’re gone, they’re gone. If you want a dwarf maple that checks every box—rare, refined, and ready to transform into a masterpiece—this is your chance.
*** This is an expensive Bonsai. We've likely been watering, fertilizing, pruning, and weeding this tree for a long time. Once this tree leaves our facility, watering, fertilizing, etc is beyond our control. If you buy this bonsai, we assume you're a responsible person and that you know what you are purchasing. THEREFORE - The Buyer acknowledges and agrees that NEBG makes no warranties once the Product leaves our nursery. All One-Of-A-Kind Trees are listed AND sold “as is”. Sales are considered final. No refunds or exchanges will be offered in any instance. NEBG assumes no responsibility for the health and welfare of the products after they leave our nursery. Please ask care questions prior to buying, if you are unsure.
