Osakazuki Japanese Maple | Brilliant Scarlet Fall Color Acer

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Osakazuki Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’

The Most Brilliant Scarlet Fall Color • Award-Winning Specimen • Reliable Autumn Showstopper

$289.00

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Description

Osakazuki Japanese Maple is legendary for having the most intense, brilliant scarlet fall colorof any Japanese maple. Its leaves turn a uniform, fiery red that is breathtaking. While its summer foliage is a pleasant green, the unparalleled autumn spectacle has earned it the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Renowned for its unmatched, vibrant scarlet red fall color that is consistent and exceptionally bright.
Forms a sturdy, rounded, densely branched tree with palmate leaves that are less dissected than lace-leaf types.
Prefers partial shade to protect its leaves from scorching, which can mar the fall display.
A must-have specimen tree for gardeners who prioritize a guaranteed, show-stopping autumn finale.

Quick Facts

Features:Foliage: 7-lobed palmate leaves with fine serrations, emerging orange, maturing to soft green, turning intense scarlet in fall,Form: Dense, rounded crown with layered branching,Bark: Smooth gray with subtle vertical striations
Mature Height: 15-25 ft
Mature Width: 15 ft
Growth Rate: Fast (18-24"/year)
Light Needs: Morning sun with afternoon shade
Key Advantages:Legendary fall color (considered the reddest among Japanese maples),Naturally dense habit,Cold hardy,Deer resistant,Low maintenance
Landscape Uses:Specimen focal point,Asian-inspired gardens,Entryway plantings,Woodland transitions,Large container specimens

Faqs

Q: What makes Osakazuki Japanese Maple special?
A: It is best known for exceptionally bright scarlet-red fall foliage.

Q: Is Osakazuki Japanese Maple suitable for the Bay Area climate?
A: Yes. It performs very well in Bay Area conditions and is valued for reliable fall color.

Q: Does Osakazuki Japanese Maple stay green in summer?
A: Yes. Foliage is green through spring and summer before turning red in fall.

Q: How large does Osakazuki Japanese Maple grow?
A: It typically matures as a medium-sized tree, suitable for residential gardens.

Q: Is Osakazuki Japanese Maple easy to maintain?
A: Yes. With proper placement and regular watering during establishment, it is considered low-maintenance.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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