Acer palmatum 'Tsukushi gata'

Also Known As

Acer palmatum 'Tsukushigata'
Tsukushi gata Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 12'-20'
W: 10'-18'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Tsukushi gata' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Tsukushi gata' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with purple and red foliage. Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Tsukushi gata'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous purple and red
Mature size: 10 FT - 18 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Tsukushi gata'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"This tree will attract attention in any garden. The rich purple-red leaves are spectacular? (Vertrees). A strong, round-topped tree to 10' whose long lasting deep color is contrasted delightfully by bright yellow-green seeds. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Rich, purple-red leaves with a prominent green rib. Crimson fall colors. Grows almost as wide as tall. Perfect size for any garden at around 12′ tall.

By: Maples N More Nursery

Acer palmatum 'Tsukushigata' Japanese Maple Tree - A medium size shrub to 12'. Leaves are large and deep purple with green veins. Underside of leaves are green. Fall color is scarlet.

By: Kigi Nursery

An outstanding Japanese maple that deserves wider use, this round-topped tree combines spectacular foliage with decorative fruits. Purple-black leaves have greenish undersides, green twigs and gold midveins that provide beautiful contrast. They hold their color nicely all season, then take on bright red to gold in fall. Yellow-green samaras (seed pods) add seasonal interest. Also known as 'Tsukushi gata.'

By: Conifer Kingdom

Rich, dark purple-red leaves with a prominent green midrib. Colors hold throughout the season.

By: Bloom River Gardens

The spring color of the leaves of this cultivar is a dark purple; in summer, it changes to a sort of interesting brown, and then in the fall it is crimson. The veins in the leaves are always prominent. The growth habit is shrubby, to 12' tall and almost as wide. zone 6

By: Whitman Farms

AMOENUM, red. Great size for most gardens. Its rich dark purple-red larger leaves make it stand out as it holds it color all season. It will grow almost as wide as tall. It turns bright light red in fall. Gregory feels it is "one of the better dark toned cultivars." We certainly agree.