Acer palmatum 'Tamuke yama' (Tamuke yama Japanese Maple)

Acer palmatum ‘Tamukeyama’ is a classic weeping red laceleaf Japanese maple prized for its cascading, umbrella-like form, excellent hardiness, and vigorous growth. This timeless selection from Japan has been propagated for more than 300 years and has truly stood the test of time. ‘Tamukeyama’ leafs out in early spring with deep burgundy foliage and is one of the best Japanese maples for maintaining its dark red coloration well into summer. In autumn, the foliage transforms to a brilliant scarlet red. A particularly versatile cultivar, ‘Tamukeyama’ is very cold hardy due to its late leaf-out, which helps it avoid damage from late spring freezes. It also performs exceptionally well in areas with high heat and is very sun tolerant. With its dramatic cascading habit, rich red foliage, and outstanding adaptability, ‘Tamukeyama’ brings timeless beauty to landscapes of all sizes. Growth Habit: Weeping, cascading, umbrella-like form 10-Year Size: Varies depending on training; typically develops a broad cascading habit Growth Rate: Vigorous for a weeping laceleaf Japanese maple Foliage: Deep burgundy red in spring, holding dark red coloration well into summer Fall Color: Brilliant scarlet red Origin: Very old Japanese selection associated with Kobayashi Nursery; propagated for more than 300 years Light: Full sun to partial shade; very sun tolerant Soil: Well-drained, organically rich soil Hardiness: Very cold hardy; late leaf-out helps avoid late spring freezes Heat Tolerance: Excellent; performs well in high-heat areas Best Uses: Specimen plantings, Japanese gardens, patio gardens, containers, slopes, and focal points Best Feature: Dramatic weeping form combined with excellent red color retention and exceptional adaptability Garden Interest: Deep burgundy spring foliage, dark red summer color, and brilliant scarlet-red fall color Why You'll Love It: ‘Tamukeyama’ is a proven classic that combines timeless beauty with vigorous growth, excellent cold hardiness, heat tolerance, and strong sun tolerance. Its cascading umbrella-like form and long-lasting red foliage make it one of the most dependable and recognizable red weeping laceleaf Japanese maples.