Species Okushimo Japanese Maple
A tree with dark-brown branches filled with dense light-green leaves.

Okushimo Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Okushimo'

Also Known As - Okushimu,Pepper and Salt Japanese Maple
The Okushimo Japanese Maple is an amazing tree that is sure to add beauty and interest to any garden. Its unique leaves are deep green with yellow tips, giving it a pop of color in any landscape. This deciduous tree is highly adaptable and can tolerate harsh weather conditions, making it easy to care for and a great addition to any outdoor area. Its showy red-purple flowers in the spring make it a truly remarkable sight. In the fall, its leaves turn a brilliant orange, bringing a splash of warmth to the season. Overall, the Okushimo Japanese Maple is an amazing tree that will add interest and beauty to any garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Air Layering Propagation,Root Division

Hardiness Zone:

6

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

watering

Okushimo Japanese Maple should be watered every 5-7 days. When watering, soak the soil so it is evenly moist but not saturated. To avoid root rot, allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not allow the soil to become completely dry as this could damage the plant and cause wilting. During hot summer days, the plant may need to be watered more frequently. During periods of extreme heat, the watering may need to be increased to every 2-3 days.

sunlight

Okushimo Japanese Maple prefers a spot with bright, filtered light. The plant can handle full sun in the morning and late afternoon but should be avoided in mid-day when the sun’s rays are the strongest. For best results, find a spot that gets 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

pruning

Okushimo Japanese Maple should be pruned when the plant is actively growing (late Spring). Pruning should be kept to a minimum as Japanese Maples do not respond well to frequent or aggressive pruning. The best time of year to prune is right after the tree has finished blooming. Remove any dead, diseased, or crossing branches. Make sure to make your pruning cuts at a slight angle just above the bud. When pruning any branches that are thinning or thinning out in the crown, it is important to prune them back to a healthy branch and not all the way down to the trunk. Thinning out smaller branches will prevent a thick or balding crown.

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