Tsuma Gaki Japanese Maple
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10003522
Full of Fall Tsuma Gaki Japanese Maple
- Yellow-Green Lobes Faded with Red Tips
- Red and Yellow Coloration in the Fall
- Produce Petite Reddish-Purple Flowers
- Easy to Care for
This Japanese Maple Tree is full of fall colors such as red-purple, yellow, and bronze. And who doesn’t love fall colors?
The Tsuma Gaki Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Tsuma Gaki') has lobes that are yellow-green that fade out to a red along the tips. The lobes appear as if it just got done with a relaxing manicure.
In the summer the leaves turn green before they eventually take on a ravishing red and yellow coloration in the fall.
Throughout the year this deciduous tree gives off a variety of colors that always give you something to look forward to.
On top of the natural beauty of the foliage, they also produce petite reddish-purple flowers that bloom in the middle of spring. Although these flowers are noticeable from a distance, they are quite adorable close-up!
Japanese Maple Trees have such a unique size and shape, which make them fantastic specimen plants. They thrive to be the center of attention and are the perfect addition in any landscaping.
The Tsuma Gaki Japanese Maple has a rounded shape and can grow anywhere from 5-10 feet tall when planted properly with full to partial sun in well-drained soil.
Placing mulch around the Japanese Maple can add that extra appeal that contrasts elegantly against the colorful foliage.
Not only does the mulch look great, but it helps keep even moisture as well as protect your maple against devilish diseases and pests.
Brighten your landscaping up today with the array of fall colors that the Tsuma Gaki Japanese Maple has to offer!
Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
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Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
| Color | Zone | Times |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Spring 2019 | |
| 4 | Now | |
| 5 | Now | |
| 6 | Now | |
| 7 | Now | |
| 8 | Now | |
| 9 | Now | |
| 10 | Now | |
| 11 | Now |
Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | - | 19.99 | 24.99 |
| 20 | - | 49.99 | 29.99 |
| 50 | - | 69.99 | 34.99 |
| 70 | - | 99.99 | 39.99 |
| 100 | - | 129.99 | 44.99 |
| 130 | - | 149.99 | 48.99 |
| 150 | - | 150+ | Approx 28% |
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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS
Growing Zones 5-9
| Brand | Nature Hills' Choice |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Acer palmatum 'Tsuma Gaki' |
| Type | Deciduous |
| Mature Height | 6 - 9 feet |
| Mature Spread | 4 - 5 feet |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well Drained |
| Moisture | Medium |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Yellow, Red, Green |
| Fall Color | Orange, Red |
| Pollinator Friendly | Yes |
| Pruning Time | Late Winter |
| Fragrant | No |