Japanese maple
Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name: Japanese maple
Genus: Acer
Species: palmatum
Cultivar: 'Osakazuki'
Category: Trees
Height: 6.00 m (600 cm)
Spread: 6.00 m (600 cm)
Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Average
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Colour: Green, Red
Sun/Shade: Partial shade
Soil Type: Acidic
Ericaceous: Requires a neutral or acid soil (or ericaceous compost), with a pH of 7 or below
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Features: Has interesting foliage, Has colourful autumn foliage
This Japanese maple is grown mainly for its spectacular autumn colour perhaps the best of all the maples. It has an open habit and its large seven-lobed bright green leaves turn brilliant scarlet in autumn and last for several weeks. It prefers a sheltered shady spot and looks dramatic silhouetted against a tall hedge or modern building.
- Garden care: Plant in a sheltered spot away from cold winds. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball add well-rotted organic matter and stake when young. Do not allow to dry out while it is getting established. Protect young trees from winter frost with a 10cm mulch of organic matter, taking care to leave space around the trunk of the tree.
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