Mystic Mikawa Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Mystic Mikawa') If you adore the legendary 'Mikawa Yatsubusa,' prepare to be captivated by 'Mystic Mikawa' – its enchanting descendant that elevates spring to a whole new level! It proudly carries that prized Mikawa DNA, giving you that iconic, super-dense arrangement of overlapping 'shingle' leaves and a perfectly petite, slow-growing form. But 'Mystic Mikawa' makes an even more dazzling entrance: its new spring foliage often emerges in brighter, more luminous shades of chartreuse or yellowish-green, sometimes delicately kissed with red tips, for an absolutely radiant start to the season. This stunning glow settles into a lush green for summer before the tree puts on the classic, spectacular Mikawa autumn show of oranges and reds. A truly special variant for those who appreciate refined beauty. * Size: Dwarf, very slow-growing, typically 3-5 ft tall. * Uses: Premium specimen for containers, rock gardens, bonsai, collector's gardens. * Care: Best with morning sun and afternoon shade to protect its delicate beauty. Needs moist, well-drained soil. Zones 5-9.
