Mikawa Yatsubusa Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Mikawa yatsubusa' ***Live***
$ 36.9
Description
Mikawa Yatsubusa Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Mikawa yatsubusa' ***Live***. Often considered one of the best maples in the world for its structure, this cultivar features leaves that stack and overlap like shingles on a roof. Fall: Fiery, brilliant display of gold, orange, and red. graft approximately 12" tall rooted in #1 Acer palmatum 'Mikawa yatsubusa' (Mikawa Yatsubusa Japanese Maple)Unmatched Structural Beauty for Small Spaces & BonsaiAcer palmatum 'Mikawa yatsubusa' is a highly sought-after, elite dwarf Japanese Maple renowned for its unique, architectural growth habit. Often considered one of the best maples in the world for its structure, this cultivar features leaves that stack and overlap like shingles on a roof. It is an exceptionally tidy, slow-growing, and hardy specimen perfect for patios, courtyards, conifer troughs, or bonsai, rarely needing pruning to maintain its perfect, compact shape.Key Features:Shingled Foliage: Tightly packed, small green leaves create a striking, layered, mounding effect.Seasonal Interest:Spring: Light yellow-green to chartreuse foliage with red tips and margins.Summer: Rich, medium to dark green.Fall: Fiery, brilliant display of gold, orange, and red.Dwarf & Slow Growing: Typically reaches only 3–5 feet in 10-15 years, with a potential mature height of 6-8 feet.Hardy & Heat Tolerant: Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9, with excellent heat tolerance compared to many other Japanese maples.Planting and Care:Light: Thrives in part shade to dappled shade; can take full sun in cooler climates, but prefers afternoon shade in hot, southern climates to prevent leaf scorch.Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.Landscape Uses: Ideal for containers, small gardens, rockeries, or as an understory accent plant.Bonsai: Considered one of the best maples for bonsai due to its dense, multi-branched form.Why Choose Mikawa Yatsubusa?This "rare and in-demand" cultivar adds refined, sophisticated texture to the garden and, because of its slow growth, is a low-maintenance, trouble-free plant. Its naturally perfect form means you can enjoy its striking, sculptural appearance without constant pruning.
