Acer palmatum 'Tsuchigumo'

Also Known As

Acer palmatum 'Tsuchi gumo'
Tsuchigumo Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 6'-12'
W: 6'-12'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Tsuchigumo' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Tsuchigumo' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with mostly 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 'Tsuchigumo'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Tsuchigumo'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This delightful semi-dwarf (6-12') upright has small palmately lobed leaves that open rust-red, change to bright green and then to gold edged with crimson in fall; "ground spider" is great for bonsai,container. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A slow growing upright Japanese Maple. Unique leaves emerge rusty red, soon changing to vivid green. In fall leaves are bright gold with crimson edges. Name means "ground spider" in Japanese due to the downward crinkle of the leaf.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

PALMATUM, green. New growth rust red changing to green. Fall color is bright gold, with crimson edging. Its small leaves and stature give this a special place in the genus.