Acer palmatum 'Mikawa yatsubusa' Dwarf Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa' is the Most Interested Dwarf Japanese Maple in Existence

Acer palmatum 'Mikawa yatsubusa' is one of the most cool and unique dwarf Japanese maple varieties in existence. 'Mikawa yatsubusa' is slow growing with closely arranged leaves that create a wonderful stubby upright tree. The defining characteristic of 'Mikawa yatsubusa' is the short inter nodal lengths and closely growing buds that create a stacked shingle like appearance of the leaves.

'Mikawa yatsubusa' has broad leaves that lay flat and close together. The leaf color of this interested dwarf Japanese maple tree is bright green in the spring. The green color darkens in the summer and in the shade. 'Mikawa yatsubusa' has incredible fall color ranging from orange to red. 'Mikawa yatsubusa' puts on quite a show in the fall for a dwarf Japanese maple.

While it may be slow growing, 'Mikawa yatsubusa' is still a very hardy tree and can be grown in climates all over the United States. 'Mikawa yatsubusa' can be comfortably grown in zones 5 through 9. 'Mikawa yatsubusa' can be grown in full sun in most climates. In the hottest locations 'Mikawa yatsubusa' would prefer some afternoon shade at the very least. However, 'Mikawa yatsubusa' does not require much sun and can be grown in shade in pretty much all climates.

This great little plant was found in the 1970s in the Tōkai region of Japan and named after the old Mikawa province there. 'Mikawa yatsubusa' has become known as one of the most interesting Japanese maples in existence and now has a multitude of other Japanese maple varieties that have been created from its seeds.

What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'?

Height: 4-6 feet Width: 3-4 feet

What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'?

Light Green

What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'?

Green

What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'?

Orange to Red

What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'?

Broad Flat Leaf

What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'?

Partial Sun

What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'?

Zones 5-9

What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'?

Upright and Compact Japanese Maple

What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'?

Slow Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple

How should Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa' be planted?

Elevated in Well Drained Soil