Acer palmatum ‘Tsukasa Silhouette’ Live Japanese Maple | Rare Columnar Maple Tree | Upright Ornamental Acer | #1 Container Grown

Bring elegant vertical beauty to your landscape with Acer palmatum ‘Tsukasa Silhouette’, a rare columnar Japanese Maple prized for its narrow upright form and brilliant seasonal color. This unique ornamental tree emerges in spring with bright chartreuse green foliage that deepens to rich green during summer before transforming into vivid orange and bright red tones in autumn.
Its slender growth habit makes it an exceptional choice for narrow spaces, side yards, patios, foundation plantings, and modern garden designs where traditional spreading trees may not fit. Heat tolerant and easy to maintain, ‘Tsukasa Silhouette’ delivers striking architectural form and year-round landscape interest in compact spaces. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Tsukasa Silhouette’ tree
✔️ Height: approximately 18–24 inches tall
✔️ Grown in #1 nursery container
✔️ Healthy, rooted Japanese Maple
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Tsukasa Silhouette Japanese Maple
Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Tsukasa Silhouette’
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Young container-grown tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Slightly acidic, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Height: 15–20 feet
Mature Width: 6–7 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes when young

💡 Care Tip: Water consistently during hot weather, especially while establishing. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and protect shallow roots from temperature extremes.