'Tamukeyama' is one of the most celebrated Japanese Maple cultivars for the South, renowned for its ability to handle the humidity and heat of the Willis and Houston areas. This 5-gallon (5G) specimen features a graceful, cascading habit and exquisite, fern-like "laceleaf" foliage. The leaves emerge a deep crimson-purple in spring and maintain their rich pigment remarkably well through the summer, unlike many other varieties that fade to green. In autumn, the canopy transforms into a brilliant fiery scarlet. Its compact, weeping form makes it a perfect choice for patio containers, small garden beds, or as a focal point near water features.
Exposure
Dappled Sun to Partial Shade (In Houston, protection from the harsh afternoon sun is essential to prevent leaf scorch)
Height x Width
6-8' Height x 8-12' Width
Water
Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Regular watering is vital during the establishment period and throughout the hot Texas summer. Avoid standing water.
Zones
5 - 8 (Can thrive in Zone 9 with proper shade and water)
Fertilization
Apply a mild, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins. Avoid heavy high-nitrogen fertilizers which can weaken the branches.
Pruning
Minimal; prune during dormancy (late fall/winter) to remove dead wood or to accentuate the weeping, architectural branch structure.
'Tamukeyama' is one of the most celebrated Japanese Maple cultivars for the South, renowned for its ability to handle the humidity and heat of the Willis and Houston areas. This 5-gallon (5G) specimen features a graceful, cascading habit and exquisite, fern-like "laceleaf" foliage. The leaves emerge a deep crimson-purple in spring and maintain their rich pigment remarkably well through the summer, unlike many other varieties that fade to green. In autumn, the canopy transforms into a brilliant fiery scarlet. Its compact, weeping form makes it a perfect choice for patio containers, small garden beds, or as a focal point near water features.
Exposure
Dappled Sun to Partial Shade (In Houston, protection from the harsh afternoon sun is essential to prevent leaf scorch)
Height x Width
6-8' Height x 8-12' Width
Water
Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Regular watering is vital during the establishment period and throughout the hot Texas summer. Avoid standing water.
Zones
5 - 8 (Can thrive in Zone 9 with proper shade and water)
Fertilization
Apply a mild, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins. Avoid heavy high-nitrogen fertilizers which can weaken the branches.
Pruning
Minimal; prune during dormancy (late fall/winter) to remove dead wood or to accentuate the weeping, architectural branch structure.
