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Cutleaf Japanese Maple 'Tamukeyama': Classic Weeping Purple-Red Laceleaf

Cutleaf Japanese Maple Tamukeyama

Tamukeyama foliage

Tamukeyama form

Tamukeyama bark

Overview

Cutleaf Japanese Maple 'Tamukeyama' (Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Tamukeyama') is a time-honored, weeping laceleaf cultivar from the Dissectum group. Its deeply lobed, purple-red leaves hold their color exceptionally well through summer, turning a brilliant scarlet in fall. The strongly cascading habit creates a dramatic, mound-shaped specimen that has been a garden favorite for over a century.

Botanical Profile

Family: Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Genus: Acer (AY-ser)
Species: Acer palmatum (pahl-MAY-tum)
Cultivar: 'Tamukeyama'
Group: Dissectum
Synonym: Acer palmatum var. dissectum

Cultivation Needs

Hardy in USDA zones 5-8. Requires moist, well-drained, acidic soil and protection from hot afternoon sun and drying winds. Water consistently. Stake to desired height when young. Minimal pruning; remove dead wood in winter.

Landscape Uses

Exceptional as a specimen near water features, cascading over walls, or in large containers. Its strong weeping habit and reliable color make it a cornerstone of Japanese-style gardens.

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