Categories: Tree
A real 'eye pleaser' in any garden, this deciduous vigorous grower offers year-round interest in colorful, finely-dissected leaves and handsome, frosted, red bark. Deep red-purple foliage and weeping cascading branches retains its leaf color even in hot weather. Inconspicuous red flowers and fruit appear in spring and late summer, respectively. Leaves turn a fiery scarlet red in the fall.
We offer Tamukeyama 5' tall in a 20 gallon container.
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers lightly dappled shade. Leaves may scorch in full sun in hot southern summers. Plant in a location protected from strong winds. Stake trunk for more erect growth or leave alone for full cascading effect. If using as a grouping plant at least 8 feet apart.
Fertilize in spring with an all purpose fertilizer before new growth begins.
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) are known for their colorful foliage through the growing season. Upright multi-stemmed with lobe shaped leaves or graceful cascading with lace type leaves. New cultivars are available in shades of green, pink and variegated. The gray-brown bark is smooth even in maturity. It produces burgundy-red flowers with yellow stamens that are borne on upright or drooping clusters as they emerge in spring. Leaves turn a crimson red in the fall. This small deciduous tree is a great addition in smaller gardens and patios. Full sun or partial shade.
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