Tamukeyama Japanese Maple
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Spacing: 10-15'
- Exposure: Sun/Part Shade
- Deer Resistant: Yes
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Tamukeyama Japanese Maple is an exquisite weeping Japanese Maple with red laceleaf foliage and smooth branches that twist and turn as they cascade to the ground. Consider this elegant ornamental tree an investment in your home, because nothing adds value to a property like a beautiful Japanese Maple tree. You’ll want to plant your “Tammy” in a premium location in your landscape for all to see—near your front entrance, an island bed in your front yard, or near your deck or patio. Give it a permanent home where it can live out a long life, because this legacy tree will enchant for generations to come!
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Spacing: 10-15'
- Exposure: Sun/Part Shade
- Deer Resistant: Yes
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The Story
Tamukeyama (Ta-MOO-key-ah-ma) is not exactly a household word in the U.S., but Japanese gardeners have known this tree for 300 years. Its name, like so many other Japanese plants’ names, pays its respects to a mountain—in this case Mt. Tamukeya, in Kyushu. The mountain itself gets its name from tamuke, a solemn word meaning “spiritual offering.” New selections come and go, but Tamukeyama—on record as have been grown since 1710—soldiers on, outlasting them all. Its graceful, weeping habit and lacy, rich red foliage have been difficult to improve upon.
The Details
If you're looking for some excellent deep red color for your garden, then stop right here! Deep red foliage emerges in spring turning to a deeper purple-red in summer. Fall color brings about bright scarlet color - quite spectacular! This Japanese Maple is a more petite variety, so you'll be able to stick it in the garden almost anywhere!
How to Grow
Compared to most other red laceleaf Japanese maples, Tamukeyama is a more vigorous, faster-growing tree. You won’t have to wait forever for it to become a grand specimen. You may wish to shape your Tamukeyama with regular pruning, though this is not absolutely necessary. Your Bower & Branch™ tree has received the proper pruning to give it a good start in life, and no further pruning is usually required. Plant this tree in a site that gets morning sun and afternoon shade to bring out the best of its crimson color.
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Size Guide
Scale
Size A
Size B
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Size A Trees:
Full & heavily branched specimen tree that is a minimum of 3' tall & wide when delivered. Grown in our #7 or #8 tree container.
Size B Trees:
With a spread over 3’ this tree is ready to get into your landscape. Shipped in our #10 or #15 tree container. CAREFULLY!
Size C Trees:
This weeping japanese maple has a spread over 4’ and fully developed branches. This tree is sold in our #20 or #25 tree container. Stunning is the result of years of proper pruning.
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