Seedling mikawa yatsubusa in stock again at mr maple!

[19Mateo83]

Just giving a heads up, mr maple has non grafted mikawa yatsubusa seedlings back in stock.

Acer palmatum 'Mikawa yatsubusa Seedling' Dwarf Japanese Maple

You can buy Mikawa yatsubusa seedling Japanese maple trees online mail-order. Mikawa yatsubusa seedlings are a beautiful non-grafted dwarf green Japanese maple that is excellent for patio containers and bonsa. A purchase of a Mikawa yatsubusa seedling miniature Japanese maple is a true...

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[Scorpius]

I've been buying their recent conifer uploads as they're from Buchholz Nursery that MrMaple recently purchased.

 

[19Mateo83]

I've been buying their recent conifer uploads as they're from Buchholz Nursery that MrMaple recently purchased.

I have several trees from mr maple. Most are for landscape trees or mother trees eventually because they are grafted. Trees on their own roots from them are fairly rare, they grow these mikawa from seed in bulk batches looking for unique trees to develop new cultivars from. I bought one of these in 2021 and the quality of the tree was outstanding. Plus this new one, being on its own roots also, will be perfect to mess around with for bonsai.

 

[PeaceLoveBonsai]

Can confirm no grafts.

Not sure if the Yatsubusa characteristics are strong with this one or not. Feels like the leaves and internodes could be smaller. But it’s young and obviously not received any training.

For $40, I think it’s a good deal. Shipped very quickly and well boxed.

Would recommend.

 

[Scorpius]

I planted seeds from one of my Mikawa's so hopefully come next spring I'll have a bunch of ungrafted little buggers.

 

[19Mateo83]

Got mine in today

 

[broken_branch]

Shame they don't ship to Canada

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Just giving a heads up, mr maple has non grafted mikawa yatsubusa seedlings back in stock.

I know I am being anal about this, but note how even THEY label these trees. They aren't Mikawa Yatsubusa seedlings. They are seedlings from a Mikawa Yatsubusa. In other words, they are green Japanese maple seedlings which may (or may not) carry some of the characteristics of a Mikawa Yatsubusa.

 

[shimbrypaku]

Air layering is the only way to get a true genetic replication.

Correction, rooted cuttings will also give you a replication of the mother plant.

Thanks

 

[19Mateo83]

I know I am being anal about this, but note how even THEY label these trees. They aren't Mikawa Yatsubusa seedlings. They are seedlings from a Mikawa Yatsubusa. In other words, they are green Japanese maple seedlings which may (or may not) carry some of the characteristics of a Mikawa Yatsubusa.

I do indeed understand this, they are seedlings from a mikawa yatsubusa. These do indeed have the mikawa traits, tight internodes and tightly layered foliage but they are not genetically the “mikawa yatsubusa” cultivar. You are correct in calling it out though. I also believe that is why they label them as seedlings because anyone who knows how tree genetics works, like most of us, will know the difference. However, it is misleading to the general public who just sees the name and buys it thinking it is the true cultivar. I am ok buying a green maple that is a seedling from a mikawa yatsubusa because I’m looking for the tight internodes and tight foliage.

 

[PeaceLoveBonsai]

I do indeed understand this, they are seedlings from a mikawa yatsubusa. These do indeed have the mikawa traits, tight internodes and tightly layered foliage but they are not genetically the “mikawa yatsubusa” cultivar. You are correct in calling it out though. I also believe that is why they label them as seedlings because anyone who knows how tree genetics works, like most of us, will know the difference. However, it is misleading to the general public who just sees the name and buys it thinking it is the true cultivar. I am ok buying a green maple that is a seedling from a mikawa yatsubusa because I’m looking for the tight internodes and tight foliage.

FWIW they are very open about it in their videos. I don’t get the sense they are trying to pull one over on us. I fully understand what I’m purchasing.

 

[19Mateo83]

FWIW they are very open about it in their videos. I don’t get the sense they are trying to pull one over on us. I fully understand what I’m purchasing.

They are.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

FWIW they are very open about it in their videos. I don’t get the sense they are trying to pull one over on us. I fully understand what I’m purchasing.

Absolutely. I was pointing out how they have it labeled on their plant tags. "Seedling from Mikawa Yatsubusa".

 

[NateDyk47]

I scooped one up!

 

[BrightsideB]

@19Mateo83 those are awesome! Not sure if they are sold out yet but I am considering getting one. Only I already have too many maples lol. I personally love the fact they contain different genetics from the cultivar. The leaves look smaller.

Are you going to try some cuttings? Would be interesting how they root. Is this going to be a progression thread of this tree? Will be interesting to see how the tree ages.

 

[19Mateo83]

@19Mateo83 those are awesome! Not sure if they are sold out yet but I am considering getting one. Only I already have too many maples lol. I personally love the fact they contain different genetics from the cultivar. The leaves look smaller.

Are you going to try some cuttings? Would be interesting how they root. Is this going to be a progression thread of this tree? Will be interesting to see how the tree ages.

I bought one of these seedlings two years ago and I was thinking about using it for bonsai and replacing it with the new one.

 

[NateDyk47]

@19Mateo83 those are awesome! Not sure if they are sold out yet but I am considering getting one. Only I already have too many maples lol.

I also have too many already I may have an acer addiction...

 

[fredman]

I just saw a beautiful Mikawa (1" trunk with good primaries) for $40, but its grafted.
It can easily be air layered though.
Does anybody know how well the Mikawa layers?

 

[19Mateo83]

I just saw a beautiful Mikawa (1" trunk with good primaries) for $40, but its grafted.
It can easily be air layered though.
Does anybody know how well the Mikawa layers?

I have heard they root very easily.

 

[SgtPilko]

I just saw a beautiful Mikawa (1" trunk with good primaries) for $40, but its grafted.
It can easily be air layered though.
Does anybody know how well the Mikawa layers?

I've seen mixed reports on that, currently I have one airlayering that I started last year so can report back when spring starts properly! It is not filling the pot like crazy so far though, seems a bit slow