Buy Acer palmatum 'Okushimo'

Also Known As

Okushimo Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

6a-9b

1 gallon | $42.8

Avail in US except West Coast, HI/AK

Fewer than 1 at Maples N More Nursery

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Acer palmatum 'Okushimo' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Okushimo' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring red and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Okushimo'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: red and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, rare, small tree, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Okushimo'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?This very desirable cultivar has 3 outstanding features? (Vertrees) its upright, vase-shaped habit (20-40'), its unusual leaves with the margins of each lobe rolling to form a tube and its intense yellow-gold fall color. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

This selection has a stiffly upright shape, unlike the round head or umbrella form of so many other palmatums. New growth can shoot up to 3 feet in one season, then fills in with small twiggy branches. Can be pruned to stay smaller.

By: Bloom River Gardens

'Okushimo' is definitely a rare an unusual variety for any garden. The margins of each rich green lobe is curled up, lending itself to a star-like appearance. The shape of this tree is also unusual. 'Okushimo' has a vase-like growing habit with branches that reach upward. Fall colors are yellow and gold. 'Okishumo', which means "pepper-and-salt-leaf maple" can grow to a height of 10 feet. This cultivar needs protection from hot sun.

By: jensfarm maples

Acer palmatum 'Okushimo' Japanese Maple Tree - A vase-shaped shrub that can reach 15', with great looking leaves similar to ' Kurui jishi ', but somewhat less curled. Some would say the leaf gives an appearance of a bird's foot. This is a nice variety from Japan.

By: Kigi Nursery

This unique Japanese maple, first recorded in 1704, has three distinctive qualities. Its rich green leaf lobes curl and roll upward to almost form tapering tubes. The distinctly vase-like form has contrasting features: a sturdy, erect stature with compact clusters of leaves and delicate twigs. Finally, the fall foliage can become such an intense yellow as to be nearly fluorescent.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Rich green leaf edges curl upwards, habit twiggy and upright, bright gold-yellow fall color Zones 5-9, Name=pepper & salt leaf

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Like Kurui jishi, Okushimo has curled-in leaves, but the tree is much narrower and taller (which is not saying much in terms of height (10')), and the leaves are a light fresh green in the summer. Fall color is variable, gold to red.

By: Whitman Farms

A slender vase-shaped tree bearing distinctive 5 or 7 lobed green foliage with edges that curl inward, creating a tubular effect. Fall color is a brilliant red orange gold. Although eventually as tall as 12-15', it is easily pruned and lends itself to bonsai. Large 5-6' plants for fall shipping.

By: Avant Gardens

PALMATUM, green. Small leaves are sharply pointed at each lobe tip. An unusual effect is created by upward curling leaf edges. 'Okushimo' is an upright growing, vase shaped tree. It is vigorous, and young trees can grow as much as 3' per season. Leaves turn fluorescent gold in autumn.