Identification: looking for help with a cultivar ID

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  1. Southernwayfarer

    Southernwayfarer New Member

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    Someone in my neighborhood is looking to have this maple removed. I was considering giving it a new home. Any thoughts on the particular cultivar? Since I'm very new to this, I'm unsure of if it can be easily identified or if it could be one of several. Apologies for the low res photos
     

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    Acerholic Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society

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    @Southernwayfarer, good evening J, possibly Tamukeyama. It has all the characteristics of this cultivar, although the photos do make it a little difficult.
    Tamukeyama is a very resilient maple that has been sold in the 1000's.
    I like it tbh and if you can rescue it, then definatly give it a go.
     
  3. emery

    emery Renowned Contributor Maple Society 10 Years

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    Pretty maple, certainly worth rescuing if possible.

    You're right though, it's difficult to impossible to authoritatively ID most Japanese Maples from photos. There are a few very distinctive cultivars, but after that...

    Acerholic's guess is as good as any.

    -E
     
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    AlainK Renowned Contributor Forums Moderator Maple Society 10 Years

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    Right, but a very nice one anyway. It definitely deserves a new home. If it can wait after leaf fall, that would be the best time to uproot it.
     
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