Acer palmatum 'Yuki Yama' (Snow Kitten)

Acer palmatum 'Yuki Yama'

Rare Variegated Mikawa yatsubusa

Zones 5-9

Acer palmatum 'Yuki Yama' is a  slow-growing, dwarf Japanese Maple.  'Yuki Yama is also known by the name 'Snow Kitten'. Yuki Yama' is a variegated Mikawa type and is considered the most sought-after of all Japanese Maples. Yuki Yama leaves emerge in spring a pink, white, and green. 'Yuki Yama is like other  Mikawa types, in that the leaves overlap each other like shingles on a roof. You should expect 'Yuki Yama' to reach 3ft high in 10years. 'Yuki Yama' can be hard to grow because root development is slow which makes it sensitive to being over-watering. So for best results plant Japanese maple 'Yuki Yama' area with well-drained soil.

• HARDINESS:  zones 5-9
• EXPOSURE:  part shade to sun
• SIZE:  3ft high
• SHIPPING SIZE:  1/2 gallon pot.  5" plant