Aoba jo 1-2 Year Pre Bonsai (#957) chantilly lace not too common cultivar worthy

not too common cultivar worthy of more attention

The leaves as they emerge are covered with a fine hair making them silvery in appearance

The beautiful green leaves are much smaller than the species

Kamagata can be slow growing at first but then tends to put out moderate growth after a few years

both of which make it ideal for bonsai

Aoba jo 1-2 Year Pre Bonsai (#957) chantilly lace not too common cultivar worthyAoba jo is an Acer palmatum dwarf variety with delightful green leaves showing bronzed edges. In Japanese, Aoba jo means beautiful green leaves. Hardy and strong growing, this tree has very nice fall colors of yellow, orange and finally turning to scarlet. Mature mounding height is about 3 feet tall, making it an ideal candidate for a potted plant or bonsai. This is a 2 3 year old one gallon plant.