Acer palmatum 'Tsukubane'

Also Known As

Tsukubane Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Tsukubane' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Tsukubane' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with bronze and green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. 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 'Tsukubane'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Tsukubane'

USDA Zones: 5a - 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

AMOENUM, green. The leaves are rather deeply divided for an "anoenum". The thin leaves are almost translucent. They emerge in spring a bright red with a green cast in the center of each lobe, soon turn green and in late summer they are rich green tinged with dark red. Fall color is a brilliant orange-crimson. It is a vigorous, tall, upright-growing plant that in time forms a broad canopy.