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A very young plant of a very old Japanese variety. As the season aged, it drooped into gentle orange decay. Maple Ridge Nursery say: "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." Mr Maple says: "'Tamukeyama' is a weeping red laceleaf Japanese maple. This red weeping tree is very hardy and good vigorous grower too. 'Tamukeyama' leafs out in the early spring with deep shades of burgundy. This red weeping Japanese maple tree is one of the very best for holding its dark red coloration deep into the summer. The autumn color on Tamukeyama is a bright scarlet red. The characteristic of this Japanese maple is cascading with an umbrella-like shape. This weeping red laceleaf Japanese maple is a very old selection by Kobayashi Nursery of Japan. 'Tamukeyama' has been propagated for over 300 years and has stood the test of time. 'Tamukeyama' is a very cold hardy selection because it is late to leaf out, missing late freezes. This cultivar also grows great in high heat areas and is very sun tolerant. The color and hardiness make ‘Tamukeyama’ a perfect addition that brings timeless beauty to any location. |
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