Acer palmatum Kryptonite™ Japanese Maple

'Kryptonite' is a dwarf variegated cultivar arising as a sport of 'Mikawa yatsubusa', characterized by light cream variegation in spring that gradually assumes deeper coloring resembling 'Manyo no sato' as the season progresses. It retains the tightly layered, dense branching habit of its parent, with fall foliage shifting from yellow to orange tones. Expected to reach 3-4 feet in both height and width within ten years, this compact maple suits small gardens and confined spaces.