Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' Dwarf Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' is the Perfect Dwarf Japanese Maple for Nearly Any Garden

Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' Dwarf Japanese maple has become known as one of the very best red lace leaf Japanese maples. This notoriety comes from its strong growth rate and spectacular red color throughout the year. 'Tamukeyama' is one of the fastest growing dwarf Japanese maples that we grow. 'Tamukeyama' grows slightly more irregular and upright than other lace leaf varieties.

Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' has been grown in Japan for over 300 years. Recently it has become accepted as one of the best lace leaf varieties in cultivation, and probably the best red lace leaf for hot climates. 'Tamukeyama' tolerates full sun in even in hotter regions.

Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' is a larger grower for a dwarf Japanese maple but still only gets to be about 6 feet tall at maturity. 'Tamukeyama' grows with a weeping and spreading habit eventually maturing to about 6 to 8 feet wide.

New growth is dark red in spring and holds very well especially in sunny locations. While 'Tamukeyama' holds good red color into the summer the color will fade some in hotter areas. Fall color is a mix of fiery reds with a hint of orange undertone that predictably puts on one of the falls best shows.

Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' is a strong growing and versatile dwarf Japanese maple that will grow well in nearly any climate in the United States. 'Tamukeyama' can be grown in growing zones 4-10 making it the perfect red dwarf Japanese maple for nearly any yard in America.

What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'?

Height: 6-8 feet Width: 6-8 feet

What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'?

Red

What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'?

Red

What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'?

Red

What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'?

Lace Leaf

What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'?

Full Sun

What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'?

Zones 4-10

What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'?

Weeping Japanese Maple

What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'?

Fast Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple

How should Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' be planted?

Elevated in Well Drained Soil

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