Mikawa x Sharps Rare Hybrid Japanese Maple, Mikawa Family Collection - Live Plant

Acer palmatum ‘Mikawa x Sharps’ is a unique and highly desirable Japanese maple hybrid admired for its exceptional color, dense branching, and beautifully textured foliage. Combining characteristics believed to come from the ‘Mikawa Yatsubusa’ branch structure and the 'Sharp’s Pygmy' leaf structure, this rare cultivar offers an outstanding blend of ornamental beauty and garden performance. In spring, fresh foliage emerges green with some bronze coloration. As the season progresses, the foliage matures into solid green with slightly serrated, pointed leaves. In fall, ‘Mikawa x Sharps’ delivers a spectacular show of brilliant scarlet, fiery orange, crimson shades that make it a standout focal point. Its naturally dense growth habit and compact branching structure create an elegant, sculptural appearance that adds year-round interest to gardens of all sizes. Ideal for collectors, patio containers, Japanese-inspired landscapes, and small garden spaces, this cultivar offers impressive visual impact without requiring a large footprint. Because of its rarity and unique parentage, Acer palmatum ‘Mikawa x Sharps’ is especially sought after by Japanese maple enthusiasts looking for something distinctive and uncommon for their collection.

Key Features:

• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Mature Size: 3 ft tall x 3 ft wide in 10 years
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 6-9
• Soil Preference: Well-draining soil
• Watering: Moderate, can tolerate drier conditions once established in the ground

Please Note: 

**Each plant is unique and may vary slightly in size, color, or shape from the photos shown.

**All photos are representative of each plant's typical growth habit, color, & features and may not depict the exact crop available at time of purchase

**All trees are GRAFTED (unless otherwise noted in listing title)