‘Mikawa yatsubusa’ is a compact, dwarf Japanese maple known for its tightly layered, overlapping foliage and beautifully changing colours through the seasons. With its slow growth and sculptural habit, it’s ideal for small gardens, containers, or as a focal specimen.

Hardiness: USDA Zones typically zones 5-9
Mature Height: approximately 1.0 m to 1.5 m
Mature Width (spread): approximately 1.0 m to 1.5 m
Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soils
Soil pH: grows best in acidic to neutral conditions
Sunlight: Morning sun with afternoon shade
Watering: keep soil consistently moist, especially in the first couple of years
Foliage & Seasonal Colour
Spring: emerges pale yellow-green or chartreuse.
Summer: matures to medium or deep green (depending on light).
Autumn: displays a spectacular range of colours — golden-orange, orange-red, scarlet.
Winter: as a deciduous tree, it will drop leaves; the structure and bark may still provide interest in the garden.