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. |