Tamukeyama Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Tamukeyama'

Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum dy-SEC-tum
SKU #02909
5-8

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A graceful, mounding, dwarf tree with waxy, deep red bark and beautiful cascading branches. Deeply lobed foliage is a beautiful purple-red throughout the summer and turns bright red in the fall. An ideal accent for Asian-themed gardens. Well-suited for use as a container specimen. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Slowly reaches 6 to 10 ft. tall, 10 to 12 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8

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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Landscape UseContainer
Design IdeasPlant beside a stream or pond where its cascading branches will look superb. Use the extremely fine texture and reddish hue of its leaves to contrast areas of coarser green plants. Beautiful above a large rock or wall where the limbs can spill over. A great specimen plant for the woodsy landscape. Keep away from full sun, which can burn leaves.
Foliage ColorPurple
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Astilbe (Astilbe); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron)
Care InstructionsProvide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Style
Landscape UseContainer
Design IdeasPlant beside a stream or pond where its cascading branches will look superb. Use the extremely fine texture and reddish hue of its leaves to contrast areas of coarser green plants. Beautiful above a large rock or wall where the limbs can spill over. A great specimen plant for the woodsy landscape. Keep away from full sun, which can burn leaves.
Foliage ColorPurple
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Astilbe (Astilbe); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.