Acer palmatum 'Tsuma gaki' Japanese Maple Collection_Heatseekers Series commonly known as Forrest's fir

commonly known as Forrest's fir

from a traditional Japanese garden to modern contemporary landscape designs

If large branches persist without any yellow variegation it is recommended to remove them from the tree

Its mature size is not expected to exceed 6 ft

Found as a chance seedling by Bill Taylor of Spartanburg

Acer palmatum 'Tsuma gaki' Japanese Maple Collection_Heatseekers Series commonly known as Forrest's firAcer 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