Acer palmatum 'Mikawa-yatsubusa' (Mikawa-yatsubusa Japanese Maple)
Michael's Opinion
A rare gem that is difficult to graft thus it is seldom available in the trade.
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | palmatum |
| Cultivar | 'Mikawa-yatsubusa' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-23) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - (-10) |
| Height | 75 cm or more depending on graft height. |
| Spread | 1 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Notable Specimens | The Toronto Botanical Garden, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Green to red, delicate five lobed leaves with thin, long apices. |
Photographs
Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yaesubusa', form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yaesubusa', leaf. The Toronto Botanical Garden, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yaesubusa', leaf. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yaesubusa', form. The Toronto Botanical Garden, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.