'Mikawa yatsubusa' is a very small and compact Japanese maple cultivar in the maple family (Sapindacee). The plant is noted for its layered foliage and almost contorted look, but especially for its fall colors. Its name means "a small cluster of three rivers". Japanese maple parent plants are native to southeast Korea and central and south Japan. Acer is Latin for sharp and palmatum means shaped like a hand, referring to the leaves.

This slow-growing tree will grow to 4-6 feet tall and 4 feet wide and has a multi-branched form with dense growth. Plant in partial shade to full sun in moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. It is more heat tolerant than most Japanese maples.

Early in spring, its leaves are yellow-green, turning medium green in summer and yellow-gold in fall, with the serrated edges of the outer leaves a showy bright red.

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