The A. palmatum cultivar 'Koto Ito Komachi' miniature tree grows upright, but its string-like leaves make it feel like a weeping willow variety. It grows slowly and prefers partial shade. It can grow in full sun but needs moist soil to prevent its leaves from shriveling. Its leaves start as light green, turning greener over time, then in fall, it displays yellow and orange foliage. Has a dwarf growth habit.