The dwarf Japanese maple tree NZ gardeners love is renowned for its stunning foliage, compact size, and versatility in both gardens and pots. Whether you’re curating a serene courtyard, adding a splash of colour to your front lawn, or searching for the perfect statement plant for a small urban space, dwarf Japanese maples offer graceful form and four-season interest. Their delicate, lacy leaves unfurl in spring with hues of crimson, green, or peach, transition into lush summer canopies, and ignite with fiery autumn tones before winter highlights their elegant branch structure. These hardy, slow-growing trees thrive throughout New Zealand, perfectly suited to our cool winters and mild summers.

Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa' is a sought-after dwarf Japanese Maple prized for its dense, layered foliage and elegant form. Its small, overlapping green leaves create a unique, architectural appearance that turns fiery shades of red and orange in autumn. Compact and slow-growing, this variety is perfect for pots, courtyards, and small NZ gardens where a refined and striking feature tree is desired.
From $158.89

Acer palmatum Skeeters Broom is an impressive, small, Japanese Maple featuring a rich display of colourful foliage. New leaves emerge bright red in spring, age to a rich purple-red through summer, then turn scarlet red in autumn before falling. The foliage is held densely off upright stems and it typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide. Acer Skeeters Broom is a magnificent specimen that is perfect for adding to a mixed planting, growing as a specimen, planting around outdoor living areas, or using as a backdrop for smaller plants.
From $438.39
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