'Tamuke yama' Japanese maple - Vinland Valley Nursery

Type:: Japanese maples, trees — ornamental
Notable Traits:: exceptional fall color, striking foliage
Hardiness:: Zone 5 – 8
Mature Height:: 6-8ft
Light:: part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure), part sun/morning shade (western exposure), part to full shade (4 hours or less sun), shade (northern exposure)
Water:: requires regular watering
Foliage:: purple, red

A rich red-purple weeping laceleaf that holds its color well through summer. Leaves emerge slightly redder and fall color is brilliant red.

Grows comparatively quickly to maturity of 6-8′ high and 8-12′ wide.