Mikado aureum Leaves emerge in spring a

Leaves emerge in spring a wonderful peachy orange color with purplish petioles

Bronzing of leaves occurs when plant is exposed to abundant sun

Puget Pink has a shrimp pink leaf emergence in the spring that is outstanding

An attractive small hardy tree to 20 feet

Mikado aureum Leaves emerge in spring aAcer shirasawanum Mikado is potentially a hybrid like the Johin, and emerges with deep purples in the spring that contrast with lime green veins. As the leaves develop in the summer months, Mikado color will turn more green while maintaining some of the bronze colors pictured. This is a great maple for those in zone 5 or anyone worried about frost tolerance, as it is suited for 20. Fall color is a fiery red. This plant reaches between 8 and 10 feet by