Acer palmatum Sekka Mikawa 12" Live
$ 16.58
Description
Acer palmatum Sekka Mikawa 12" Live. Famous for its dense, overlapping "shingle-like" foliage and sculptural, bonsai-like form, it is the perfect accent tree for small spaces, patios, or conifer troughs. Soil: Prefers rich, slightly acidic to neutral ( ), and well-draining soil. Approximately 12" fully healed graftFasciated Branch Ends: The most defining trait of Sekka Mikawa branches is the "fasciation" that occurs at the tips. The stems flatten out and become wider, making it appear as though the branches were gently flattened by a malletThe Sekka Mikawa (or Sekka Yatsubusa) Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) is a highly sought-after, slow-growing dwarf variety. Famous for its dense, overlapping "shingle-like" foliage and sculptural, bonsai-like form, it is the perfect accent tree for small spaces, patios, or conifer troughs.Key FeaturesStunning Foliage: Leaves emerge a vibrant green edged with rusty-orange, maturing to a lush, rich green throughout the summer.Fall Color: Delivers a brilliant, fiery display of deep golden-yellows, oranges, and reds before dropping.Unique Growth Habit: Tightly packed, layered leaf tufts give the plant a whimsical, animated, or "muppet-like" appearance.Versatile: An excellent natural specimen for bonsai, rock gardens, and container gardening.SpecificationsBotanical Name: Acer palmatum 'Sekka Yatsubusa' (often referred to interchangeably with Mikawa-type maples)Mature Size (Landscape): 6' – 12' Tall and Wide (depending on climate and growing conditions)Growth Rate: Slow (3-6 inches per year)USDA Hardiness Zones: 5a – 9bCare & Growing GuidelinesLight: Thrives in morning sun with partial, dappled shade in the afternoon. Protect from harsh, drying winds and intense midday heat.Soil: Prefers rich, slightly acidic to neutral (), and well-draining soil.Watering: Provide even, regular moisture, especially while establishing. Do not allow the roots to sit in waterlogged soil.
