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Tsukasa Silhouette Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Tsukasa Silhouette’

$1,095.00 USD
Sale price  $1,095.00 USD Regular price 

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Size2XL TREE|5-6 ft. tall||Ships in|3 to 4 Weeks

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A narrow, upright Japanese maple that brings rich burgundy color and elegant structure to even the tightest garden spaces

FEATURES:

  • Naturally columnar form perfect for narrow beds and small gardens
  • Deep burgundy foliage holds strong color through the growing season
  • Excellent fall display in red and wine shades
  • Beautiful vertical accent for patios, entries, and foundation plantings
  • Low maintenance with a naturally tidy shape
  • Great option where traditional Japanese maples are too wide
  • Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree; does not fit in a box

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:

Plant Tsukasa Silhouette in morning sun with afternoon shade in warmer climates for the best leaf color and overall performance. In cooler regions, it can handle more sun as long as soil moisture stays consistent. Mulch the root zone to keep soil cool and retain moisture, keeping mulch away from the trunk. Prune lightly in late winter only if needed, since this maple naturally maintains a beautiful columnar form. This tree is perfect for framing views, creating symmetry, or adding height where space is limited.

Growth Facts

Hardiness Zone 5-9
Mature Height 10-15' tall
Mature Width 4-6' wide
Exposure Full Sun/Part Sun
Spacing 4-6' apart

Why Plant Tsukasa Silhouette Japanese Maple?

Tsukasa Silhouette Japanese Maple is a dream for modern landscapes and smaller spaces. Most Japanese maples grow wide and spreading, but this one stays stylishly upright, forming a slender column of refined foliage that fits where other varieties would overwhelm. Through spring and summer, its rich burgundy leaves create a strong, elegant presence that adds contrast and depth to surrounding plantings. Come fall, the tree brightens with deeper red tones, adding warmth and drama. Tsukasa Silhouette is both space saving and stunning, giving gardeners the artistry of a Japanese maple without needing a wide footprint.

How to use Tsukasa Silhouette Japanese Maple in the landscape?

Use Tsukasa Silhouette anywhere you want vertical interest, rich color, and a sophisticated look. It shines beside entryways, along walkways, in narrow side yards, or as a pair flanking a patio or front door. It is also excellent in foundation plantings where horizontal space is limited, yet a focal tree is needed. In mixed borders, it adds height without shading out lower shrubs and perennials. Plant it where you can appreciate its clean lines and enjoy the way its burgundy foliage plays off green, gold, or chartreuse companion plants.

How Does Shipping Work?

Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.

*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.

Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.

Shipping Delays:

From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.

How Does Sizing Work?

The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)

Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.

All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!

See the size guides below.

How Trees are Shipped
Size 4XL D Trees Size 3XL C Trees Size 2XL B Trees Size XL A Trees Size LARGE AA Trees

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