| Acer palmatum 'Tsuma Gaki' | USDA Zone: 5-8 |
Tsuma Gaki Japanese Maple has attractive red-tipped green foliage throughout the season. The small lobed palmate leaves are highly ornamental and turn outstanding shades of yellow, orange and crimson in the fall.
Tsuma Gaki Japanese Maple is a slow-growing variety has a graceful vase-shaped habit; emerging leaves are red tinged and turn green during summer, leaves appear to droop from the stems; Japanese maples are the most coveted of all small landscape trees.
Tsuma Gaki Japanese Maple is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
Perfect tree for smaller gardens
Outstanding summer and fall colors
Common Name: Japanese Maple
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| More About Tsuma Gaki Japanese Maple |
| Height: 10 ft |
Spread: 10 ft |
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Tsuma Gaki Japanese Maple will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate. Tsuma Gaki Japanese Maple does best in partial sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. Tsuma Gaki Japanese Maple is a fine choice for the yard, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its height, it is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
