SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Tamukeyama'
COMMON NAME: Tamukeyama Japanese Maple
GARDEN SIZE: 6-8 feet tall x 8-12 feet wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 5-8
EXPOSURE: Shade to Partial Sun
WATER & SOIL: Tolerant of various soil moistures and textures. Requires supplemental water during drought conditions.
HABIT (FORM): Weeping, Cascading, Mounded Canopy
FOLIAGE: Deciduous; Purple-Red in Summer; Bright-Red in Fall
FLOWERS: Insignificant; Reddish-Purple in Spring
PLANT ORIGIN: Japan, Korea and China
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.
FERTILIZING: Not necessary, but may apply organic compost in the spring. Fertilization can lead to excessive growth.
PRUNING: No pruning is necessary. May remove dead branches when needed. If shaping is desired, may be trimmed during dormancy.
TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to pets.
USES: Specimen, Fall Color