Acer palmatum ‘Tsuma gaki’ is the famous "Red Fingernails" Japanese maple gets this name from the bright red tips on the light green almost yellow newly emerging leaves. This color persists throughout the spring fading to a nice dark green by summer. Fall color is bright red. 'Tsuma gaki' performs best in partial shade and over time grows into a small round tree.

10 Year size:  Height: 5-7 Feet Width: 4-6 Feet

Spring Color: Green with Red Tips

Summer Color: Green

Fall Color: Orange

Sun Tolerance: Partial

Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil