JAPANESE MAPLE OSAKAZUKI
Article and pictures by David Marks.
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Acer palmatum Osakazuki has been sold round the world for over a hundred years and autumn colour is only one reason for the popularity of this cultivar. It is also a very strong, healthy growing tree with a short trunk and large head of leaf covered branches.
TECHNICAL DETAILS FOR ACER PALMATUM OSAKAZUKI
Genus |
Acer |
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Species |
palmatum | |
Variety |
‘Osakazuki’ | |
Light |
suited to full sun or part shade | |
Hardy |
Yes | |
Soil |
Slightly acidic and well-drained | |
Height |
8m / 25ft after 20 years | |
Spread |
7m / 22ft after 20 years | |
Spread |
Short strong trunk with a large head of branches and foliage | |
Colour |
Green in spring and summer turning a beautiful, deep crimson in autumn | |
Colour |
No | |
Bonsai |
No |
LEAF FORM
Green leaves of Osakazuki
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Flowers of Osakazuki
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SUPPLIERS OF ACER PALMATUM OSAKAZUKI
Shoot Gardening
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Express Gardening
Online only