- 'Ōsakazuki' is a large deciduous shrub of rounded habit red hat will grow to around 4m tall
- This red Japanese Maple features relatively large, 7-lobed, green leaves that turn to a brilliant fiery scarlet in autumn
- Small red flowers and fruits
- Intense, long-lasting autumn colour
- Fairly fast growing, taking 10 to 20 years to reach its ultimate height
- RHS Award of Garden Merit
What you need to know:
- 1 x Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'
- Plant Type: Red Japanese Maple, large decidious shrub
- Flowers: Spring
- Approx height: 2.5m to 4m
- Approx spread: 2.5m to 4m
- Position: Displays its best leaf colour in a sheltered, partially shaded spot
- Soil type: Chalk, clay, sand, loam
Caring for your plant:
Japanese Maples require watering regularly throughout spring and summer for the first couple of years. Rain water is preferable to tap water as it's more acidic and better for foliage colour. Japanese Maples rarely need pruning due to their attractive natural shape but if you need to remove damaged or diseased branches, do so in the dormant season (November to March) as they can bleed at other times of the year, weakening the branches.
