Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' - 90 CM STEM C25

Description
The Japanese maple 'Tamukeyama' also has fingered, purple-red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer italum, Acer opulifolium, Acer palmatum 'Dissectum Tamukeyana'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive carmine-red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese maple 'Tamukeyama's are purple-red, fingered. They are about 6 - 11 cm in size. Japanese maple 'Tamukeyama' turns bright crimson in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese maple 'Tamukeyama' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese maple 'Tamukeyama' is a bushy and compact growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Frozen shoots are cut back to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost.

Use
Tubs, pond edge, balcony/terrace

Root
Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.