Acer 'Tamukeyama'
Best ornamental shrub for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, year-round landscape color.
The Acer 'Tamukeyama' is a captivating laceleaf Japanese maple, perfect as a deciduous shrub or small tree for year-round interest. It boasts feathery purple-red foliage in spring that holds its color well, transitioning to a vibrant red-orange in fall. Its weeping, cascading branches create a beautiful mound or dome shape, making it ideal as a specimen plant, in mixed beds, or containers. This low-maintenance beauty thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
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Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
8
/ 1377
#8 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
+0%
Below average
Mature Height
8
/ Feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking consistent, high-impact foliage color all season long
- Landscapers designing elegant focal points for small or container spaces
- Homeowners wanting a resilient, sun-tolerant maple with vibrant autumn color
Who should skip it
- Owners unable to provide the consistent monitoring required for disease prevention
- Gardeners in harsh, exposed climates with poor soil drainage
- Impatient landscapers looking for rapid, immediate structural growth
Performance breakdown
Foliage Vibrancy
Deep purple-red tones maintain their intensity throughout the growing season.
Architectural Appeal
Cascading, weeping branches create a striking, sculptural focal point.
Maintenance Ease
Slow growth rate minimizes the need for frequent pruning or shaping.
Seasonal Versatility
Transitions beautifully from spring foliage to a brilliant autumn display.
Container Adaptability
Compact, mounding habit makes it a perfect candidate for decorative pots.
Pest Resilience
Natural resistance to rabbits and black walnut toxicity simplifies garden placement.
Key Specs
Mature Height
8 Feet
Mature Width
12 Feet
Growth Rate
Slow
Bloom Season
Spring
Evergreen/Deciduous Type
Deciduous
Watering Needs
High
Soil Type Preference
Loamy, Well-Drained
Fragrant Flowers
No
Features
- Stunning feathery purple-red foliage
- Weeping, cascading branch structure
- Vibrant fall color display
- Excellent color retention
- Rabbit and black walnut resistant
- Low maintenance required
- Container friendly
- Suitable for specimen planting
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the exceptional quality of the Acer 'Tamukeyama' upon delivery. Reviewers frequently note the meticulous packaging ensures the plant arrives healthy, robust, and ready for planting, minimizing transplant shock. The tree's aesthetic reliability is a major highlight; its distinctive weeping habit and vibrant, deep crimson foliage establish quickly and thrive, confirming its premium value. This Japanese Maple is viewed as a reliable, long term garden investment that significantly enhances landscape design.
Know before you buy
This Japanese maple typically reaches a mature height of 8 feet with a wider spread of up to 12 feet. Given its slow growth rate, it will take several years to reach these dimensions.
Yes, 'Tamukeyama' is well-suited for container gardening due to its weeping, mounding habit. Ensure your container has excellent drainage and is large enough to accommodate its eventual size.
It is quite versatile and thrives in both full sun and partial shade. In hotter climates, providing some afternoon shade can help protect the delicate laceleaf foliage from scorching.
The 'Tamukeyama' is resistant to rabbits and black walnut trees. However, it is not considered deer-resistant, so you may need to provide protection if deer frequent your garden.
It performs best in loamy, well-drained soil that is kept consistently moist. Avoid planting it in areas where water tends to pool, as this can lead to root issues.
You will see deep purple-red color throughout the spring and summer. As autumn approaches, the foliage transitions into a brilliant, vibrant red-orange display.
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