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'Mikawa Yatsubusa'
is an award-winning dwarf Japanese maple that won the inaugural Maple Society Maple of the Year award—a prestigious recognition of its exceptional ornamental qualities and unique characteristics. This extraordinary cultivar is celebrated for its distinctive tightly layered, shingle-like growth habit that's absolutely unique among Japanese maples. Bright chartreuse spring leaves with red petiole sheaths create a stunning textural display, with foliage arranged in dense, overlapping layers that give the tree an architectural, almost sculptural appearance. Summer foliage matures to soft green, then transforms to brilliant fiery red in fall for a spectacular seasonal finale. Extremely slow-growing, reaching only 4-5 feet tall in fifteen years—one of the slowest-growing Japanese maples available, making it perfect for long-term container culture, fairy gardens, conifer troughs, and the smallest garden spaces. Exceptionally heat tolerant and hardy despite its delicate appearance. Difficult to propagate, making it a rare and highly sought-after cultivar among collectors. Requires partial shade and consistent moisture. Perfect for containers, small gardens, rock gardens, fairy gardens, conifer troughs, bonsai culture, or anywhere you want an award-winning miniature maple with exceptional architectural form. An essential choice for serious collectors seeking one of the finest and most distinctive dwarf Japanese maples available.
Japanese maples are among the most versatile and admired ornamental trees, prized for their elegant form, refined foliage, and year-round visual interest. Suitable for both garden planting and bonsai cultivation, these trees adapt beautifully to a wide range of landscapes and growing styles.
Japanese maples are available in a wide variety of natural forms, including:
Their graceful branching structure provides beauty even in winter once leaves have fallen.
Cultivars display a remarkable range of ornamental traits, including:
Leaf shapes range from finely dissected laceleaf forms to broader, classic palmate leaves.
Japanese maples are highly valued for bonsai due to their fine branching, ability to reduce leaf size, and responsiveness to pruning and training. At the same time, they perform exceptionally well as garden trees—whether planted in the ground, grown in containers, or used as focal points in Japanese-inspired landscapes.
Typical Japanese Maple growth form
We offer Japanese maples in several size categories. Measurements are approximate and provided as a general guideline.
| Size Category | Height | Trunk Diameter | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4" Liners | 6–12 inches | ¼–½ inch | Young plants ideal for training, bonsai, or growing on |
| Standard 1-Gallon | 6–24 inches | ¾–1½ inches | Well-established plants suitable for landscape or container growing |
| 1-Gallon Extra Large (XL) | 12–48 inches | ¾–2 inches | Grown for a longer period, resulting in better branching, thicker trunks, and a more mature appearance |
Please note: Plant size and form will vary depending on the cultivar purchased. Dwarf varieties will naturally be smaller and more compact than standard varieties, even within the same pot size.
Grown in Canada, for Canada. All our Japanese maples are cultivated and shipped from our Canadian nursery with care, ensuring they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in your climate.
