Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' – 2–3 Feet Tall, Ships in a 6-Inch Pot

Add timeless elegance and dramatic color to your garden with 'Tamukeyama' Japanese Maple! This classic purple-leaf laceleaf variety is admired for its graceful cascading form, finely dissected foliage, and excellent color throughout the growing season.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Tamukeyama'

• Common name: Tamukeyama Weeping Japanese Maple

• Plant height: Approximately 2–3 feet tall

• Shipping pot: 6-inch pot

• USDA hardiness zones: 5–9

• Growth habit: Cascading, dome-shaped, weeping form

• Foliage type: Deciduous

Beautiful Seasonal Foliage

• Spring: Finely dissected, lace-like leaves emerge in brilliant crimson-red.

• Summer: Foliage develops a rich, deep purple-maroon color with excellent color retention.

• Autumn: Leaves transition to luminous apple-red and bright scarlet shades.

Growth and Mature Size

'Tamukeyama' is a vigorous-growing laceleaf Japanese maple when young, developing an elegant, layered canopy with arching branches.

• Approximate 10-year size: 5–7 feet tall and about 7 feet wide

• Potential mature size: 8–10 feet tall and 10–12 feet wide

Actual size varies with growing conditions and climate.

Growing Conditions & Care

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade. In very hot climates, afternoon shade can help protect foliage.

• Soil: Moist, organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soil.

• Watering: Provide regular, consistent moisture, especially during hot and dry weather. Avoid waterlogged soil.

• Mulching: Organic mulch around the base helps retain soil moisture.

• Pruning: Minimal pruning is generally needed. Remove dead branches and maintain the natural cascading shape.

A Graceful Landscape Specimen

The beautiful weeping form makes 'Tamukeyama' an excellent choice for patios, decks, entryways, rock gardens, and Japanese-inspired landscapes. Its dark burgundy foliage creates striking contrast against light-colored walls, stones, and bright green plants.

Please Note

• Foliage color changes naturally throughout the seasons and may differ from photos depending on the time of year.

• Each live plant is unique, so branching, shape, and foliage may vary.

• Plants may experience some stress during transit. Unpack promptly and allow your maple time to acclimate after arrival.

• The listed height is the approximate shipping size, not the mature height.