Acer shirasawanum Microphyllum
This is a smaller interesting A.s. with very cool leaves and unusual branching structure ... There is some disagreement on size but that may be from it's slow growing nature . I have gone with the most current info that it is a smaller tree and mine seem to be slow growers and be small so that seems to be born out. The leaves are darker green on top and lighter on bottom and very differently shaped than other A.s. cultivars. This one puts on a spectacular fall display and holds it's leaves and color late into the fall... This is a good smaller super hardy tree to own and love
- Winter Hardiness: Zone 5 - Down to -20°
- Summer Hardiness: Tree will be planted in full sun
- Tree Size: Short up to 6' in ten years or more
- Tree Form: Upright
- Leaf Size: Medium
- Leaf Type: Basic (Palmatum, Japonicum, Shirasawanum)
- Spring Color: Light Green
- Summer Color: Green
- Fall Color: Red, Yellow and Orange