Tamukeyama Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Tamukeyama'
SKU
02909
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.
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Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- Deja Vu-Gardens Galore Nursy Of Paradise
1464 Lucy Way Chico CA 96973
| Botanical Pronunciation | AY-ser pal-MA-tum dy-SEC-tum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slowly reaches 6 to 10 ft. tall, 10 to 12 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | Plant 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen |
| Growth Habit | Weeping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Fall Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Provide 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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 8
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