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Mature Acer Palmatum Osakazuki Options Explained
50+cm: Pot size 2-5 Litres
80+cm: Pot size 5-9 litres
100+cm: Pot size 15-25 litres.
125+cm: Pot size 20-30 litres.
150+cm: Pot size 30-40 litres.
175+cm: Pot size 50-70 litres.
200+cm: Pot size 110-140 litres.
250+cm: Pot size 120-140 litres.
300+cm:Pot size 150-170 litres.
Osakasuki (Acer pamatum 'Osakazuki')
Acer Osakasuki is renowned for its spectacular autumn leaf colour and will make a really worthwhile addition to a garden. Its large, classic maple shaped leaves are a pretty olive green colour during spring and summer, but it is Autumn where the real surprise awaits with long lasting fiery scarlet tones. Somewhat slow-growing, so ideal for a low maintenance garden, you can expect this tree ultimately to reach a height of 6m (20ft) with a similar spread. Grown as part of a Japanese maple collection, Osakasuki, will complement the other Japanese maples we have available.
The RHS thought this Acer so fantastic they gave it their RHS AGM (Award Of Garden Merit) which is very tough to get. We have heard of some trees trying to bribe the upper echelons of the RHS with boxes of Wurthers Originals with zero success.
For best results plant in partially shaded position to avoid sun scorch and stay away from chalky soil which can be found near very old schools that regularly had their windows open and teachers with bad aim. For the purists out there, you could mix the excavated soil with ericaceous compost to improve foliage colours. If planting in the summer, water well every few days to a week depending on the weather until the Acer becomes established which usually means until the end of the growing season. If planting outside of Spring or Summer then you don't need to do this. Rain water is a better option than tap water because Acer Osakazuki prefers acidic to neutral soil conditions and tap water is alkaline.
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Dear Alan, I just wanted to say thank you. Our trees came yesterday and they are magnificent. All three *(1 x Acer Osakazuki and 2 x Himalayan birch) are bigger than I expected which is fantastic and we are so so excited to get them in the ground. Thank you so much, Sophie 0224
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Tree Jargon Explained
Half Standard: Around 80-100cm clear stem.
Standard: Around 180-200cm clear stem.
Feathered: Branches for most of the trunk/stem length.
Multi-Stem/Bush: Very little or no clear stem. Multiple branching starting low to the ground.
Rootball: Dug from the field with roots intact i.e. no pot.
Pot: Plastic container that the tree was grown in.
Maiden: 1 year tree that has not been pruned.
Pleached: Foliage a square/rectangle flat shape wired to a bamboo frame with some clear stem.
Screen: Same as pleached but much less/no clear stem.
Multiple Order Discount
Orders over £750 for 150cm+ trees might be discounted by contacting us
Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.
Early Autumn Leaf Fall
Heat stress, being potted, lack of water, being boxed up for a few days etc can cause early Autumn leaf fall. Once planted, normal service will resume next season.
Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
9 out of 10 times the answer will be no, especially if under 200cm tall. However our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Climate Change
Climate Change has increased aesthetic foliage issues such as Powdery Mildew, Shothole, Rust, frost damage etc These are not terminal issues and will usually last a season or less. All trees are inspected before being sent out to ensure they are fundamentally healthy and will bounce back.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
Mature Tree Warranty
Once a tree is over 3 years old, the failure rate is considerably less and our Tree Warranty does not cover it at 100%. Please check details.
