Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' (Japanese maple 'Osakazuki')
is a bushy perennial deciduous tree with red flowers in early Spring and mid Spring. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water.
Soil
Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' grows in soils ranging from a pH of 5.5 (very acidic ranges from 5.2 to 5.5) to 7.5 (neutral ranges from 6.6 to 7.5). It is adapted to clay, clay loam, loam, loamy sand, peat, sandy clay, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils, and prefers medium fertility.
Growth
This is a erect tree has an ultimate height of 5m / 16.4ft and spread of 5m / 16.4ft. It can take 16-20 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
The leaves are green in Spring, orange in Summer and pink in Autumn. They are palmate in shape.
Exposure
The plant prefers a sheltered situation.
Uses
Attractive foliage, bonsai, city courtyard garden, container plant, cottage informal garden, low maintenance, small garden/space and specimen/accent plant.
Fruit and seed
The fruit is red. There is a fruit/seed abundance beginning in Summer and ending in Autumn.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include cuttings and seed.
5.5 to 7.5 16-20 years 5m / 16.4ft 5m / 16.4ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Acer |
| Specific epithet ? | palmatum |
| Cultivar ? | Osakazuki |
| Common names |
|---|
| Japanese maple 'Osakazuki' (Ireland) |
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