Acer palmatum 'Lily Pad' Dwarf Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Lily Pad'
Rare Dwarf Japanese Maple Tree
Zones 5-9
Excellent for Bonsai
We are really happy to offer this exciting new variegated form of ‘Mikawa yatsubusa’. Acer palmatum ‘Lily Pad’ was a sport found on ‘Mikawa yatsubusa’ and retains that nice dense habit that makes it so popular. Tight dense foliage makes for a perfect platform for this swirling variegation. We have found ‘Lily Pad’ to be extremely stable in its variegation. ‘Lily Pad’ was found at Don Schmidt Nursery and named for its low flat shape. The overall habit is rounded, like a lily pad. We estimate ‘Lily Pad’ to reach around 3 ft in height by 4 ft in width in 10 years making this an awesome dwarf selection. When I first got this tree, I was really blown away by how elongated and swirling the foliage is. The leaf shape gives ‘Lily Pad’ a very unique, regal and elegant quality to it. It’s a mikawa with a ruffle and stable variegation! It makes my heart skip a beat! I think you will really enjoy this new dwarf Japanese maple in your garden. If you are an experienced collector who enjoys the "Mikawa Family Collection" or a novice just getting into gardening this new tree is going to be a must! Whether it’s in the ground or a pot this one is going to be a show stopper in your collection!
This is believed to be the first time ‘Lily Pad’ is available by mail-order.
Customer Reviews
The tree was healthy and had a great shape.
Tree arrived in great shape took less than a week to travel to WA state. Tree has good size and good architecture. Looking forward to watching the latest addition to my collection grow! Thanks Mr. Maple.
Just received my 4th and 5th tree from Mr. Maple. Previously I ordered mid summer and no surpise the trees arrived missing leaves and needed rehab, which they all made through. As you see in the pictures, my one galllon orders arrived well packed, measured center of the moisture meter, looking stunning. I'm so impressed. I've learned from this process that the key in buying from Mr Maple for a cross country ship, is to order Friday or Saturday on a week you can see the upcoming 10 days has weather that doesn't break 80 degrees. It was predicted at mid 70's on my shipment which was ordered on 10/11 and arrived today 10/21. Turned out one day hit 81 degrees while FedEx had it over the weekend. Thank you, Mr Maple. Please add two gallon options, people will pay for it. For the record I probably opned the box wrong as one was upside down, but thats how FedEx left it on my porch. Didn't matter. TY! Ty! TY!
I have a lot of dwarfs and mikawa trees, and Lily Pad does not disappoint in comparison. The variegation is stable even in mostly shade, and it grows flat and outwards. At a young age it doesn't drape or fall at all. Mine is 3 years old and it's proven to be durable in all weather. Highly recommend for a location where you can see the twisting ruffled leaves up close - but make sure it has space to grow wider.
The tree has a good shape and is just adorable. I think it is my favorite of the Mikawa family. The variegation adds a nice touch to it's fluffy look.