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BOTANICAL NAME
Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’
COMMON NAME
Japanese maple
PLANT TYPE
Tree, Deciduous
FAMILY
Sapindaceae
PLANT HEIGHT
20L pot
Eventual height and spread 2.7 m - 2.7 m
FEEDING
Mulch and feed after pruning
WATERING
Water in summer if necessary
LIGHT CONDITIONS
Dappled Shade
PRUNING
Prune late winter or early spring. Remove diseased, damaged, congested or crossing shoots
PEST
Aphids, Horse chestnut scale
DISEASES
Verticillium wilt sometimes a problem
SOIL
Moist but well drained soil
Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’
Acer are deciduous and have paired leaved and small flowers which are followed by winged fruits. Many species of acer have a beautiful autumn colour.
Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki', also known as Japanese Maple, is a large, round shrub. Its leaves have 7 lobes and are green until they turn to a brilliant orange-scarlet colour in autumn – it is one of the best shrubs to grow for autumn colour. The orange leaves last for several weeks before they fall. Both their flowers, which appear from May to June, and their fruit are small and red. It makes a great focal point in the garden or in a mixed border.
Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’ thrives in partial shade which will result in the best leaf colour. It will do best where it is sheltered from cold winds and planted in moist, well-drained soil. Your Acer may need some water in summer if it is particularly dry but often will be fine without it. It grows well in large containers so long as it is well watered. Osakazuki should be pruned in late winter or early spring to remove any damaged, congested, or diseases parts. After you have pruned, be sure to mulch and feed. Acers are safe for pets and babies.
