This unique Japanese maple variety features a dense canopy of green leaves from spring through summer. The foliage is tightly stacked as if shingles on a roof in a spherical manner. They display hues of fiery orange and deep reds in the fall. Japanese Maple bonsai trees, or Acer Palmatum, are highly prized as bonsai due to their unique leaves. Japanese Maple Bonsai trees are deciduous and will lose all of their leaves during winter.

Tree Specifications:
- Botanical Name: Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'
- Common Name: Japanese Red Maple
- Pot: 1 quart growers pot

Japanese maple trees are easy to take care of. However, due to their deciduous nature, we recommend them for intermediate and advanced enthusiasts.

During the warmer months, leaf scorch may occur for this species of maple if exposed to Heat, Dry Winds, Water Quality - High (Alkaline) pH of water (over 6.5), and Salt. The bonsai can be defoliated during the summer months for desired foliage. In warmer conditions, the leaves can be a shade of green but will mature to red. Bonsai tree shape may vary from shown. Pictured in fall colors.

Our featured material is of our general stock for this species, and each tree will be slightly different due to shape, trimming, season, and natural growth patterns but similar in size.

All sales are final on material.