Acer palmatum 'Mikawa kaen' Dwarf Japanese Maple Aromi Hybrid ‘Goshiki shidare’ tends to hold

‘Goshiki shidare’ tends to hold its pink red spring color longer than ‘Toyama nishiki’ when grown side by side

this rare selection thrives in sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil

Germaine's Gyration is one of the quickest growing of the cascading laceleaf types

The dense lacy foliage creates an almost solid appearance

but also because it is an evergreen conifer that can show off in the shade

Acer palmatum 'Mikawa kaen' Dwarf Japanese Maple Aromi Hybrid ‘Goshiki shidare’ tends to holdAcer palmatum 'Mikawa kaen' Rare Golden Dwarf Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 'Mikawa kaen is an exciting new Mikawa type from Cripsin Silva, who also introduced 'Mystic Mikawa'. 'Mikawa kaen' displays a unique golden bronze spring color with the tight layering habit that makes the Mikawa Family Collection so desired. In the fall 'Mikawa kaen' has turned orange to red in the cold frames at the nursery and we would expect this to be similar in the landscape.