Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'Commonly known as the Japanese maple, Acer palmatum has been cultivated in Japan for centuries. Over 1000 cultivars now exist, chosen for their particularly distinct foliage and fairly small root systems, which mean the plants dont become invasive where they are planted. The Tamukeyama cultivar boasts feathery, garnet coloured leaves which then deepen into a scarlet shade in the autumn. The compact growth, often reaching only around 2 metres in