Acer palmatum 'Otome zakura'

Also Known As

Otome zakura Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 12'-18'
W: 12'-18'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Otome zakura' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Otome zakura' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with red foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. 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 'Otome zakura'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous red
Mature size: 12 FT - 18 FT - wide, 12 FT - 18 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Otome zakura'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A ?most outstanding and attractive? cultivar, this 6-12' upright tree is a FLAME of pink in the spring when its 5-7 lobed leaves (some large, some small) emerge and pinkish again in fall; for container or border. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

New spring leaves are bright flame-red maturing to maroon-red. Green tones become more predominant as summer progresses leading to greens with pink shading by fall. Photo taken late October.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Otome zakura is a member of the Corallinum group each of which has brilliant spring foliage, but the summer leaves are paler and more varied. The tree will grow fairly quickly to about 18'.

By: Whitman Farms

PALMATUM, red. Very intense tones of red are surpassed by none in color, brilliance and performance. This makes a superb, medium sized tree of exceptional beauty. Luscious and lovely!