Tamukeyama Japanese Maple Bonsai
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Tamukeyama japanese maple bonsai. As it matures in future years the white variegation will become dominant. Found at a box store looks like it was damaged in shipping. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. With its dramatic coloring and versatility in shape and size it s no wonder the japanese maple acer palmatum is a favorite for landscapers and homeowners who want a little low maintenance beauty in their yards.
Acer palmatum dissectum tamukeyama tamukeyama japanese maple part shade zones 5 8 6 8 tall 6 8 wide a superior clone for hotter climates. Tamukeyama is one of the older japanese maple cultivars with records dating back to the year 1710. If i can get it. That might be the best place to start.
Bonsai trees and associated plants. Tamukeyama s new foliage is a deep crimson red when unfolding but soon turns to a dark purple red. Focussing on styling bonsai showing member s trees bonsai care and general help. I would wholeheartedly recommend the book japanese maples by j d.
For a bit less cash there is also a great abbreviated version of this book called pocket guide to japanese maples by the same. Shade is a must for this japanese maple tree. Like and subscribe for more updates. Japanese maples grow wild across the hills of japan korea and into mongolia and russia too.
It s kind of the maple lover s bible. Bright scarlet fall color. As a wild tree it grows 20 35 feet tall occasionally more and usually has several trunks rather than a single central trunk. Grown since the early 1700s tamukeyama japanese maple acer palmatum tamukeyama is a small cutleaf cultivar with moderately dissected seven to nine lobed leaves.
This beautiful tree has outstanding foliage color throughout the seasons. When viewed from a distance the small pink green and white variegation has the effect of a floating cloud. When the tree is first planted and young the foliage will show a lot of green. Disssectum tamukeyama is a small slow growing japanese maple with delicate lacy burgundy red foliage small purple flowers and fantastic deep red autumn colour.
Press j to jump to the feed. It is an excellent shade of dark red that holds until late summer. It s ideal for growing in a small garden or even a container.