Acer buergerianum 'Mino yatsubusa'

Also Known As

Mino yatsubusa Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer buergerianum 'Mino yatsubusa' plant details

Acer buergerianum 'Mino yatsubusa' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer buergerianum 'Mino yatsubusa'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer buergerianum 'Mino yatsubusa'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rare and special! This dwarf rounded 6-8' tree/shrub has beautiful and quite unusual foliage consisting of three narrow lobes that look as if they have been stretched. The two basal lobes are at right-angles to a long finely-tipped center. Foliage emerges a soft apple-green in spring and become lacquered orange-red in the fall. Winter shows off the attractive furrowed bark. This makes a wonderful accent or container plant and would be a very distinctive hedge! S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Narrow leaves are almost strap-like and somewhat cupped on this dwarf, shrubby variety of the Trident maple.

By: Conifer Kingdom

A unique and rare form of Trident Maple. Triple-lobed leaves are distinct due to their "T-shaped" form. Spring foliage is rich, glossy-green. Fall colors include yellow, orange, to bright maroon, all simultaneously. This is an excellent variety for its extremely unique look. Like all Tridents, this tree is perfect for bonsai work. Extremely rare due to the difficulty in propagation.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Mino yatsubusa's leaves look like they have been on a rack: three long narrow lobes. Very dwarf plant, hardy but difficult to propagate. Great fall color as shown by this photo from Michael Healy.