Tana
‘Tana’ is a Japanese maple with very elegant green foliage, highlighted in spring by pretty purplish-red tips that create a fine, original contrast. In summer, the plant turns dark green, then in autumn it develops a particularly luminous bright yellow colour. One detail that makes it unique: the leaves often tend to arch upwards, giving a different texture from a “classic” palmatum.
Character & interest
‘Tana’ is a cultivar of details: the plant remains mostly green, but the play of coloured tips in spring and the sometimes cupped shape (slightly “bowl-shaped” leaves) give it a personality of its own. It works very well as an accent plant, especially when placed at eye level (terrace, pathway, border).
Colours
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Spring : soft green with purplish-red / pinkish-red tips on young leaves.
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Summer : dark green (the tips may look browner depending on conditions).
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Autumn : bright yellow to golden yellow, sometimes with warmer nuances.
Habit & vigour
Upright habit at first, then more bushy and well balanced with age. Moderate vigour: it establishes well in the ground while remaining manageable in a container with appropriate training.
Indicative size
Observed orders of magnitude depending on sources and training:
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around 2.5 m at 10 years is often indicated,
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some sources give about 3 m tall for ~1.8 m wide at 10 years,
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at maturity, it is generally listed between 2 and 4 m (variable depending on climate, soil and pruning).
Exposure
Gentle sun / bright partial shade. In scorching full sun and dry wind, the foliage may scorch more easily (as with many palmatums).
| Groupe MS | 1. Amoenum |
|---|---|
| Habit | Upright |
| Vigueur | Modérée |
| Taille 10 ans | Moyen (2-4m) |
| Forme de feuille | Amoenum |
| Couleur Printemps | Vert bordé rouge |
| Couleur Été | Vert profond |
| Couleur Automne | Yellow / Gold |
| Exposure | Soleil / Mi-ombre |
| Size / Grade | C1, C1.5, C10, C2, C3, C5, C7.5, P9 |
