Acer shirasawanum 'Mikado' Japanese Maple Selected Size:1 gallon XXL (Ships Long) and central Texas

and central Texas

Acer palmatum 'Japanese Lanterns' is a selection from the Area 51 Collection that has green leaves that curl downward like a Japanese lantern

they reveal bright pink and white variegation

The tree maintains a beautiful deep green coloration throughout the summer

Fall color can range from oranges to red

Acer shirasawanum 'Mikado' Japanese Maple Selected Size:1 gallon XXL (Ships Long) and central TexasAcer 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