Acer palmatum 'Tsukasa Silhouette' ~ Tsukasa Japanese Maple

Tsukasa Japanese Maple is a beautiful compact deciduous tree with a nearly columnar pyramidal crown and low branching.  Its palmate rich deep green leaves emerge bright chartreuse and becomes crimson with orange hues in fall.  Small non-showy umbels of red-purple flowers bloom mid-spring followed by samaras.  Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas.  Tsukasa is heat tolerant and pest resistant. Type:  Tree Origins: East Asia Height:  15’ - 20' Spread:  4' - 8' Spacing:  7' USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Purple Season of Interest:  Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Water regularly.  Mulch in southern climates to keep roots cool.  Keep pruning to a minimum and prune in fall or winter.  Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, fusarium, wilt, botrytis, anthracnose, and ro