Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Japanese Maple








New leaves emerge green-orange before changing to green in summer. Autumn leaves are crimson-red. Prefers moist, well-drained soils. May suffer leaf scorch from excess sun, wind, and drought. However, is more leaf scorch resistant than most Japanese maples, and is more tolerate of wind and drought. Cold hardy and great for bonsai.
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Family: Sapindaceae, soapberry family, a family of flowering trees, lianas, and herbaceous plants that occur in many temperate and tropical regions.
Genus: Acer, ācer (Latin, adjective), meaning 'sharp', in reference to the pointed leaves. Commonly known as maple, a genus of various trees and shrubs.
Species: Acer palmatum, palmātum (Latin, adjective), meaning 'hand-shaped', in reference to the shape of this species' leaves which have veins radiating out from a central point, resembling fingers pointing away from the palm.
Cultivar: Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name: Japanese Maple
Description and Features
Description: New leaves emerge green-orange before changing to green in summer. Autumn leaves are crimson-red. Prefers moist, well-drained soils. May suffer leaf scorch from excess sun, wind, and drought. However, is more leaf scorch resistant than most Japanese maples, and is more tolerate of wind and drought. Cold hardy and great for bonsai.
Height: 5m
Width: 3m
Tolerates: Light frosts, Heavy frosts
Soil Type: Sandy soils, Clay soils
Sun and Shade: Full sun, Part shade
Winter Foliage: Deciduous
Origin: Exotic
Foliage:
Summer: Green
Autumn: Red
Winter: None
Spring: Green, Orange
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acer_palmatum
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