Acer shirasawanum 'Mikado' Japanese Maple Selected Size:1 gallon XXL (Ships Long) This weeping red Japanese maple

This weeping red Japanese maple tree grows great in full sun and can handle partial shade areas though the color maintains better with at least a 3-4 hours of sunlight

The calyx is a deep purple while the petals are a deep red

As the summer approaches shades of chartreuse green begin to show up through a deeper red leaf

Give this dwarf conifer plenty of sunlight

make sure to give 'Cave Hill' sunlight

Acer shirasawanum 'Mikado' Japanese Maple Selected Size:1 gallon XXL (Ships Long) This weeping red Japanese mapleAcer shirasawanum 'Mikado' Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 'Mikado' is a newer introduction of Acer shirasawanum that is more than likely a hybrid with Acer palmatum. According to Talon Buchholz, who introduced this selection, 'Mikado' leafs out as a plum red. As the color fades, chartreuse comes in the center of this leaf creating a most pleasing color throughout the hotter part of the year. In autumn, 'Mikado' turns to a bright orange red. 'Mikado' is