BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

One of the best Japanese maples for autumn colour, Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' is an elegant plant with leaves which turn glorious shades of bright scarlet in the autumn before falling. The leaves are dark green from spring to early autumn.

A superb large garden shrub or small tree for leaf colour in October. Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' is ideal for border planting and will also grow well in a large pot or container for many years.

Supplied Size: 5L containers (80 - 100 cm tall)

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. In our experience, the autumn colour will be a stronger red on more acidic soils. On neutral soils the autumn colour is more orange / bronze.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' will grow best when planted in an area sheltered from strong winds.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Eventually a large shrub or small branching tree with a rounded habit.
  • Height: 6 m (20 ft). [2 m after 10 years]
  • Spread: 6 m (20 ft). [2 m after 10 years]

Plant Video

The Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' in our woodland gardens (taken in late October 2010).

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