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Mystic Mikawa
Mystic Mikawa
Mystic Mikawa
Mystic Mikawa
Mystic Mikawa

Mendocino Maples Nursery

Mystic Mikawa

$98.00
The ‘Mystic Mikawa’ Japanese Maple is a premier dwarf introduction that addresses a common collector dilemma: wanting the tight, architectural stacking of the classic 'Mikawa yatsubusa' but with an intense, fiery color footprint. This slow-growing miniature is highly sought after for its distinct seasonal color phases and naturally artistic branching. 
Distinctive Features & Growth Habits

  • True Miniature Footprint: Reaches an ultimate size of just 2.5 to 4 feet tall and wide over a 10 to 15-year period.
  • Foliage Density: Short internodes create an ultra-tight, shingled, cascading leaf pattern.
  • Bonsai Architecture: Branches naturally twist, contort, and form unique structural angles without complex pruning.
  • Acclimation: Displays significantly higher leaf substance, holding its summer green without sun-scorch compared to lighter-pigmented seedlings.
Seasonal Color Chronicle

  • Spring Awakening: A striking explosion of vivid apricot-orange, coral, and pink tones.
  • Summer Transition: Settles into a crisp, deep kelly green that serves as a cooling focal point.
  • Autumn Finale: A highly dramatic display of yellow, neon orange, and blood-red.

 Mystic Mikawa will grow no taller than 4-6 feet. Best suited for zones 6-9.

Cultivar Differentiation Table
To help you choose the right specimen for your collection, here is how 'Mystic Mikawa' objectively compares to its prominent sister cultivars:
Cultivar Profile Spring Pigment Summer Leaf Color Leaf Size & Texture Sun Performance
Mystic Mikawa Bold apricot-orange & pink Deep, rich kelly green Micro-sized lobes with highly refined texture High tolerance; handles partial afternoon sun well
Japanese Princess Deep coral-pink & magenta Muted bronze-green or chartreuse Larger, wider lobes than Mystic Delicate; requires strict afternoon shade
Mayday Luminous golden-yellow & peach Pale chartreuse to yellow-green Small, thin, and delicate leaf texture Highly sensitive; needs filtered light protection

 

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Maple Tree Size
Maple Tree Size: 1 gallon 12-24”
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Tree Information

Approximate Mature Tree Size

Dominate Leaf Color

  • Green

Outstanding Seasonal Color

  • Great Spring Color

General Form

  • Bushy

Sun Exposure

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade - 4-6 hrs. Sunlight

Climate Tolerance

  • Cold Hardy to Zone 6