Tamukeyama Weeping Japanese Maple

 Tamukeyama Weeping Laceleaf Japanese Maple

acer palmatum tamukeyama

'Tamukeyama' is one of the older Japanese maple cultivars with records dating back to the year 1710. This beautiful tree has outstanding foliage color throughout the seasons. Tamukeyama's new foliage is a deep crimson-red when unfolding but soon turns to a dark-purple red. It is an excellent shade of dark red that holds until late summer. Its fall color is a bright scarlet. Growers throughout the United States say that this cultivar does well in both heat and humidity. This hardy plant has a strong cascading form. Tamukeyama reaches 5 to 7 feet in height in ten years. This cultivar is considered by many to be the best, and the connoisseurs choice in red dissectums.

Mature Height : 8-10 Feet

Mature Width : 8-10 Feet

 Exposure : Full sun to partial shade

Hardiness Zones : 5-9