Acer palmatum ‘Koto No Ito’ ~ Koto No Ito Japanese Maple edible also known as Cornus florida

also known as Cornus florida 'Appalachian Snow'

Flowers of Catharanthus roseus in Mojiko Station

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

The lobed rounded leaves that create a basal mound emerge grey-red and mature to apricot and golden-green by summer

(Rhododendron sp

Acer palmatum ‘Koto No Ito’ ~ Koto No Ito Japanese Maple edible also known as Cornus floridaKoto No Ito Japanese Maple is a vigorous dwarf deciduous tree with an upright habit. Its fine, deeply divided palmate leaves that dangle resemble strings emerge red then quickly shift to bright green, and turn gold, orange and reds in fall. Small non showy umbels in mid spring are followed by samaras. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, or afternoon shade in southern areas. Koto No Ito