1 named cultivar

‘Morton’State Street Miyabe Maple

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State Street Miyabe Maple

Acer miyabei

The Story

Plant Bio

Acer miyabei, the Miyabe maple, is a small to medium deciduous tree from Japan, growing twenty-five to forty feet high with an oval to rounded head twenty-five to thirty feet across. The corky, ridged bark is distinctive, the leaves are broadly lobed with rounded sinuses, and the greenish-yellow April flowers are insignificant. Autumn colour is clear yellow.

It is a rare maple in the wild, confined to a few stream-side locations in Hokkaido, but an unusually well-behaved one in cultivation: tolerant of urban conditions, free of the serious pest and disease problems that dog many maples, and sized for a small property. That combination makes it a sound street and lawn tree.

Uses & Benefits:

A neat oval crown with corky ridged bark and clear yellow autumn colour.

Tolerates urban conditions and stays small enough for a modest property or a street planting.

Provides light canopy shade suited to underplanting, and hosts the insect life maples generally support.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Tree

Height

390 inches

Width

330 inches

Light

Full Sun

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7

Water

Medium

Humidity

Average

Lifespan

Perennial

Native To

Japan

Toxicity

Non-toxic

Planting

How to Grow

Plant in autumn or early spring in full sun to light shade.
Choose slightly acidic, medium-moisture, well-drained soil.
Avoid dry sites; it tolerates only brief drought.
Water deeply through the first two or three seasons.
Mulch widely, keeping mulch off the trunk.
Prune in late summer or autumn to shape.

Pro Tip

Prune maples in late summer or autumn rather than spring; cuts made as sap rises bleed heavily and heal slowly.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Give it moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil 🌱
Water deeply while it establishes 💧
Mulch widely to keep the roots cool 🍂
Use it as a street or small-lawn specimen 🌳

Don't

Plant it in dry ground ❌
Prune it in early spring ❌
Pile mulch against the trunk ❌

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Prune
Water

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Small specimen or lawn treeStreet and urban plantingUnderstorey tree in a woodland garden

Companion Plants

Hosta EpimediumChristmas Fern Foamflower Wild Ginger

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

State Street Miyabe Maple questions

What zones can State Street Miyabe Maple grow in?

State Street Miyabe Maple is hardy in USDA Zones 4–7. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is State Street Miyabe Maple deer resistant?

Yes — State Street Miyabe Maple is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does State Street Miyabe Maple bloom?

State Street Miyabe Maple typically blooms in mid-spring; flowers insignificant through late spring. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does State Street Miyabe Maple need full sun?

State Street Miyabe Maple does best in full sun (6+ hours).

Is State Street Miyabe Maple drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), State Street Miyabe Maple handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.