Kinshi
‘Kinshi’ is a Japanese maple with very distinctive foliage: extremely fine, elongated lobes, almost “thread-like”, giving the plant a light, airy appearance. The foliage stays green from spring through summer, then turns a beautiful yellow-orange to orange in autumn. An original cultivar, elegant in a container as well as in a small garden.
Character & interest
‘Kinshi’ stands out above all for its leaf shape: fine, narrow leaves, deeply divided right down to the base, creating a “hair-like”, very airy silhouette. The effect is especially striking when placed where it can be seen backlit.
Colours
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Spring : green foliage (often light to mid green).
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Summer : deeper green.
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Autumn : yellow-orange, then orange (often very luminous).
Habit & vigour
Rather upright and compact habit, with branching that can be supple and slightly drooping at the tips depending on training. Moderate vigour.
Indicative size
As a guide: around 2 to 3 m ultimately (often listed at about 2.5 m), with a more contained spread, variable depending on conditions.
Exposure
Bright partial shade or gentle sun. A well-drained soil that stays cool in summer helps keep the foliage clean, especially in a container. Avoid very dry situations and drying winds.
| Groupe MS | 8. Linearilobum |
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| Habit | Upright |
| Vigueur | Modérée |
| Taille 10 ans | Moyen (2-4m), Petit (1-2m) |
| Forme de feuille | Linéaire |
| Couleur Printemps | Vert clair |
| Couleur Été | Green |
| Couleur Automne | Jaune / Orange |
| Exposure | Mi-ombre |
| Size / Grade | C1, C1.5, C10, C2, C3, C5, C7.5, P9 |
