Acer palmatum 'Tsukushi Gata'

• Height: 10 - 12 feet (3 - 3.6m)
• Width: 5 - 6 feet (1.5 - 1.8m)
• Hardiness: -29°C (-20°F)
• USDA Zone: 5b
• Light: Partial Shade or Full Sun

Acer palmatum 'Tsukushi Gata' is unique with it's almost black spring leaves that have contrasting lime green veins. The leaves slowly age to a dark green into summer and brightens up again in the fall with a beautiful scarlet red. 'Tsukushi Gata' is a mid sized deciduous tree and an upright grower reaching 6' tall x 3' wide in 10 years. Ornamental leaf shape and unique coloration makes this maple an amazing focal tree. The spring time leaves are always an attention grabber. Best suited for a larger garden landscape.

• Acer palmatum 'Tsukushi Gata'

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  Spring foliage

  

• Acer palmatum 'Tsukushi Gata'

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  Summer foliage with full sun exposure

  

• Acer palmatum 'Tsukushi Gata'

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  Autumn foliage