Japanese Maple 'Kiyohime'

I have had this plant for 10 years now. Grew to 4 FT and was a beautiful full rounded bush every year. Color was fantastic. First to l...Read Moreeaf out and last to loose it's leaves for the winter. Have noticed over the last year that it has become less full and thinner in appearance. Has sun and shade, careful with the watering, letting mother nature pretty much do the watering, unless a dry summer. I fertalize spring & fall. Not sure if it is slowly dying out. So hate to lose it as it has caught the eye of everyone who has seen my back yard. Anyone else had there's for more then 10 years. Not sure what to do?

Hi, My name is Martha I live in the 9 zone (Miami FL) I would like to know how factible is this type of Maple to introduce in this zone?

This dwarf Japanese maple belongs to the Palmatum Group. The new leaves are reddish-green , soon turning a fairly shiny green. In fall, ...Read Morethey turn yellow-orange. The plant will form a rounded bush to 2 m if planted in the open, but can be kept much smaller if container-grown. It is also suitable for bonsai or a rock garden setting.