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Acer palmatum 'Mikawa yatsubusa'

Mikawa yatsubusa Japanese maple

Mikawa yatsubusa Japanese maple, supplier-grown container specimen. Photo © Iseli Nursery, used under its customer plant-resale promotional grant. Watermark retained; Reference supplier photo: the pictured pot size and plant are not an offer or representation of current Reminiscent stock.

Short spaces between buds stack the broad leaves closely together, creating the layered, shingle-like texture that makes Mikawa yatsubusa distinctive. This slow-growing Japanese maple forms a compact upright tree. Light green spring leaves deepen through summer before the dense little canopy takes on orange and red autumn colors.

At a glance

Sun: Partial sun
Size: Height: 4–6 ft in 10 years · Width: 3–4 ft in 10 years
Water: Evenly moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA 5–9

Sizes & prices

#5Rare Dwarf Japanese Maple, ferny tufs of leaves$349.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Use: Ornamental specimen
Foliage: Deciduous
Form: Upright and Compact
Growth rate: Slow (grower rating)

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Mild resistance reported for Japanese maple; protect young trees.
Drought: Poor tolerance; dry soil can scorch leaves.
Wet soil: Needs drainage; avoid waterlogged soil.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Seasonal interest

Fall color: Orange to Red

Growing & care

Soil: Humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist but freely draining soil; avoid saturated planting pockets.
Pruning: Keep pruning minimal and preserve the natural branching. Remove dead or crossing shoots; make small corrective cuts after full leaf expansion to limit sap bleeding. Cut back to a well-placed side branch, without leaving stubs.

Sources & photo credits

Maple Ridge Nursery

NC State Extension

University of Minnesota Extension

Iowa State University Extension

Royal Horticultural Society

Photo: Photo © Iseli Nursery; customer promotional use. Watermark retained; resized for web. · Iseli customer plant-resale promotional photo grant

Image notes: Mikawa yatsubusa Japanese maple, supplier-grown container specimen. Photo © Iseli Nursery, used under its customer plant-resale promotional grant. Watermark retained; resized for web. Reference supplier photo: the pictured pot size and plant are not an offer or representation of current Reminiscent stock.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.