{"product_id":"taro-yama-japanese-maple-acer-palmatum-taro-yama","title":"Taro Yama Japanese Maple - Acer palmatum 'Taro Yama'","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Rubik, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.4em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eTaro Yama Japanese Maple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e'Taro Yama' is an exceptional dwarf Japanese maple prized for its unique dense habit, thick twisted dark blue-green leaves, and electric crimson red fall colour. In a world of red and green Japanese maples, the cool blue-green foliage of 'Taro Yama' offers something genuinely distinctive — and its fiery autumn transformation makes it one of the most visually dramatic compact Japanese maples available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eGrowth Form \u0026amp; Habit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e'Taro Yama' develops into a refined, dense dwarf mound, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA slow-growing, compact habit reaching just 4–5 feet tall and wide in 15 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally thick, dense branching — creating a full and richly textured canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwisted dark blue-green leaves with a unique tactile and visual quality unlike any other dwarf maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eThe dense, miniature habit of 'Taro Yama' gives it a sculptural, bonsai-like presence even as a young plant — making it equally at home in a container, a rock garden, or a featured landscape position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eFoliage \u0026amp; Seasonal Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e'Taro Yama' delivers outstanding ornamental interest across all seasons, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick, twisted dark blue-green leaves through spring and summer — a cool, rich, and distinctive garden colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense canopy texture that adds depth and interest from every angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric, fiery crimson red fall colour — one of the most vivid autumn displays of any dwarf Japanese maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefined branching structure with sculptural winter presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eThe dramatic contrast between the cool blue-green summer foliage and the electric crimson fall display makes 'Taro Yama' one of the most seasonally dynamic dwarf Japanese maples in cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eIdeal for Containers, Bonsai \u0026amp; Small Gardens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e'Taro Yama' is perfectly suited to the full range of compact garden applications. Its dense habit and striking foliage make it a standout container specimen, an anchor for rock or conifer beds, and an outstanding bonsai subject. The thick, gnarled branching that develops with age gives older plants a deeply characterful, aged appearance well beyond their years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eWhy Choose Taro Yama?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique blue-green foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twisted dark blue-green leaves unlike any other dwarf Japanese maple — a truly distinctive garden colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectric crimson fall colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most vivid and fiery autumn displays available in a compact Japanese maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, dense branching and twisted leaves create outstanding visual and tactile interest year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and versatile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Just 4–5 feet tall and wide in 15 years — ideal for containers, rock gardens, and small spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding bonsai subject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense thick branching and slow growth make it a highly rewarding training candidate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/1235\/5055\/files\/plant-form-also-on-top.png?v=1762212164\" alt=\"Taro Yama Japanese Maple growth form\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #000; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTypical Taro Yama growth form\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003ePlant Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eWe offer Taro Yama Japanese maples in several size categories. Measurements are approximate and provided as a general guideline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .plant-sizes-table thead {\n    display: none;\n  }\n  .plant-sizes-table tr {\n    display: block;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n    border: 1px solid #ddd;\n    background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;\n  }\n  .plant-sizes-table td {\n    display: block;\n    text-align: left;\n    padding: 10px 12px;\n    border: none !important;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd !important;\n  }\n  .plant-sizes-table td:before {\n    content: attr(data-label);\n    font-weight: bold;\n    display: block;\n    margin-bottom: 5px;\n    color: #98a869;\n  }\n  .plant-sizes-table td:last-child {\n    border-bottom: none !important;\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Rubik, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-family: Rubik, sans-serif;\" class=\"plant-sizes-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #98a869; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSize Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTrunk Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\" data-label=\"Size Category\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4\" Liners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\" data-label=\"Height\"\u003e6–12 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\" data-label=\"Trunk Diameter\"\u003e¼–½ inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\" data-label=\"Description\"\u003eYoung plants ideal for training, bonsai, or growing on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\" data-label=\"Size Category\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard 1-Gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\" data-label=\"Height\"\u003e6–24 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\" data-label=\"Trunk Diameter\"\u003e¾–1½ inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\" data-label=\"Description\"\u003eWell-established plants suitable for landscape or container growing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\" data-label=\"Size Category\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-Gallon Extra Large (XL)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\" data-label=\"Height\"\u003e12–48 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\" data-label=\"Trunk Diameter\"\u003e¾–2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\" data-label=\"Description\"\u003eGrown for a longer period, resulting in better branching, thicker trunks, and a more mature appearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: Plant size and form will vary depending on the cultivar purchased. 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