Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium', also known as the Mai Kujaku maple, is a popular Japanese maple cultivar that is prized for its large, deeply lobed leaves and stunning fall color. The leaves are bright green in spring, turning yellow, orange, red, and purple in fall. The flowers are small and red, and they bloom in April or May.
Mai Kujaku is a Japanese name that means "dancing peacock". This name is a reference to the way the leaves of the tree flutter in the wind, like a peacock's tail. This maple is a great choice for a specimen tree or for planting in a small garden. It can handle full sun.
