Mikawa Yatsubusa 3-4 Yr Pre Bonsai (#64) japanese bonsai Acer palmatum Wilson’s Pink Dwarf

Acer palmatum Wilson’s Pink Dwarf gets its name from the small pinkish orange leaves that emerge in the spring on multiple-branching shoots

The leaves turn to a pleasing green in summer

Aratama in Japanese translates to “uncut gem”

The rough bark shows up after several years of growth and become quite prominent as the maple ages

Mikawa Yatsubusa 3-4 Yr Pre Bonsai (#64) japanese bonsai Acer palmatum Wilson’s Pink DwarfMikawa Yatsubusa is a hardy green leaved dwarf Japanese maple that makes a great bonsai. The leaves are spaced closely together on short, stubby shoots, giving it a unique appearance. Mikawa Yatsubusa has very nice branching habit, which makes for a great bonsai look. This 2 gallon plant has a clean graft with minimal scarring. Fall colors are yellow orange to red. Moderate to slow growing. Planted in the ground this tree reaches 6 feet in 10 years.