Arakawa red maples Kashima is hardy and will

Kashima is hardy and will form a dense shrub to about 5 feet

and does well in sunny areas but needs partial shade in extremely hot climates

Hardy but in hot climates does best with morning sun and afternoon shade

This maple makes a great addition to a tight space where you wouldn’t want a lot of horizontal growth

apricot colored bark

Arakawa red maples Kashima is hardy and willArakawa is also known as the rough bark maple because it has a unique corky bark. The rough bark will begin to show up anywhere after 3 5 years of growth and becomes quite prominent as the maple ages. These trees are popular amongst bonsai lovers for their unique bark which develops even when dwarfed. In Japanese, ara means rough and kawa means bark. This variety, while known for its bark also has fantastic fall color with leaves turning bright orange