Acer palmatum 'Mikazuki' Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Mikazuki’ is a rare and highly collectible reticulated Japanese maple prized for its exceptionally divided foliage, striking veining, and beautiful seasonal color changes. Known as the Crescent Moon Japanese Maple, ‘Mikazuki’ emerges in early spring with bright pink-red foliage accented by deep reddish-purple veins, creating an incredible contrast across each leaf. The leaves are more deeply divided than many other reticulated-veined Japanese maples, giving this cultivar an exceptionally delicate and intricate appearance. As summer progresses, the foliage transitions to greenish-cream with contrasting deep-green veins. In autumn, the leaves transform into brilliant shades of golden yellow and orange. Its elegant, medium-sized growth habit makes ‘Mikazuki’ an outstanding specimen for Japanese gardens, collector landscapes, and thoughtfully designed garden spaces.

• Growth Habit: Upright, graceful, and moderately branching
• 15-Year Size: Approximately 10 ft tall and 7 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Foliage: Exceptionally divided, reticulated leaves emerging pink-red with deep reddish-purple veining, transitioning to greenish-cream with deep-green veins in summer
• Fall Color: Brilliant golden yellow to orange
• Origin: Rare reticulated, variegated selection of Acer palmatum
• Light: Morning sun to partial shade; afternoon protection is recommended in hotter climates to help preserve the spring pink-red coloration
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Hardiness: Zones 5–9
• Best Uses: Japanese gardens, specimen plantings, collector gardens, woodland gardens, and focal-point landscapes
• Best Feature: Exceptionally divided foliage with dramatic contrasting veining and remarkable seasonal color
• Garden Interest: Provides outstanding color and texture from spring through fall, with each season bringing a distinct foliage display
• Why You'll Love It: A truly distinctive reticulated Japanese maple that combines intricate, deeply divided foliage with dramatic veining and exceptional seasonal color, making ‘Mikazuki’ a standout choice for collectors and Japanese maple enthusiasts.