Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’ Japanese Maple

Description

Popular since the late nineteenth century, this tried and true Japanese maple has large, green, slightly cupped leaves for which it is named.  (‘O sakazuki’ means “leaf like a sake cup.”) The round-topped, small tree boasts a sturdy constitution and outstanding fall color, an especially intense, glowing crimson. For most of the growing season, the neatly layered leaves are rich green.