Acer palmatum 'Tsuma gaki' Japanese Maple Collection_Heatseekers Series Found as a chance seedling

Found as a chance seedling by Bill Taylor of Spartanburg

Photos are by Talon Buchholz and cannot be used without written consent from the owner

With its dense branching and pyramidal form

Its mature size is not expected to exceed 6 ft

Acer palmatum 'Tsuma gaki' Japanese Maple Collection_Heatseekers Series Found as a chance seedlingAcer palmatum 'Tsuma gaki' Rare Red Fingernail Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 Acer palmatum 'Tsuma gaki' is simply an amazing Japanese maple. It leafs out in the early spring providing a dynamic contrast of large bright yellow leaves outlined in a deep purple red border on the tips of each lobe. It is for this reason that this tree's name is translated as "painted nails". During the late summer 'Tsuma gaki' often turns to a deep burgundy before turning to a