Acer palmatum 'Tsuchigumo'

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ICNCP Name: 'Tsuchi-gumo'

Formerly 'Tsuchigumo'

The International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants (ICNCP) establishes the rules and regulations for proper naming of plants. When different, the cultivar database displays the correct(ed) ICNCP name, rather than its previous cultivar name.

Japanese Maple Classification:

Crispum Group

Hardiness Zone (for guidance only):

5 to 9

土蜘蛛, Tsuchi-gumo, means "Soil Spider", reflecting the twisting leaves of this small maple. Kumo, spider, changes to gumo due to the usual rendaku or internal consonant change. (ED)

Tsuchigumo is a semi-dwarf tree with small green crinkled leaves. New growth is a rosy red that transitions to a bright green. The fall color is a bright gold and red. Tsuchigumo is only about 10' at maturity, making it ideal for patio use. (The ground spider) (DSN)

Date of Origin if known:

1782

Origin if known:

Vertrees/Yano

Information Source:

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