Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acer palmatum Osakazuki Japanese Maple,Japanese Maple,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs, Trees V-Shaped
Description:
Excellent vase-shaped Japanese Maple growing to 5-6m. Often multi-stemmed, green foliage turns fiery red in Autumn and it's foliage is considered as one the best Autumn-toned maples. Osakazuki has larger leaves then most Japanese maples and are identifiable by there lobed leaves. Quite fast growing when young. Foliage colour best when planted in full sun.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Aceraceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Red
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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