Acer palmatum 'Akita yatsubusa'

Discussion in 'Acer palmatum cultivars (photos)' started by Kaitain4, Jun 14, 2008.

  1. Kaitain4

    Kaitain4 Well-Known Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    I noticed this cultivar was not listed, and I got one this spring. The literature describes it thusly:

    "This robust dwarf with small, deeply divided leaves has dark brown shoots. When they first appear, the young leaves are a pink-red, turning yellow green before becoming green for the summer. The fall color is a vivid orange red."

    Mature height is 3 - 6 feet. So far, this tree looks like one of those "natural" bonsai types. The leaves are dense and the plant seems to shape itself in a pleasing way.

    If anyone has pictures of a mature plant, please post. This one seems scarce.

    Regards,

    K4
     

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    krautz33 Active Member 10 Years

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    Good find. Good luck with it. That tree is on my wish list.

    Krautz
     
  3. amazingmaples

    amazingmaples Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    This one I have has a nice shape, it is about 5' tall and 4' wide
     

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    amazingmaples Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Here are fall colors for 2011
     

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  5. bub72ck

    bub72ck Active Member

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    Akita Yatsubusa I picked up. Grown at Don Schmidt nursery and purchased in North Carolina. It’s about 4’ x 4’.
     

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  6. Acerholic

    Acerholic Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society

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    Now that's an investment and instant impact @bub72ck. Very nice indeed.
     

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