Buy Acer palmatum 'O mato'

Also Known As

Acer palmatum 'Omato'
Omato Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-24'
W: 12'-20'

planting zones

5a-9b

#1 Container | $44.99

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Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

#2 Container | $69.99

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#3 Container | $104.99

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#5 Container | $149.99

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Acer palmatum 'O mato' plant details

Acer palmatum 'O mato' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'O mato'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 24 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'O mato'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Different and very handsome! This strong-growing, rounded 15-20' tree has distinct, large leaves with 5 to 7 sharply pointed, double-toothed lobes. This tree is a sight in spring when the leaves emerge tinted orange-red and again in fall with its brilliant bright-red coloring. This fine specimen will tolerate some sun. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Leaves emerge with orange and red highlights before they turn green. The very clean green leaves have red petioles. Fall colors are vibrant reds and yellows.

By: Conifer Kingdom

New foliage orange-red fades to red-green, then brilliant red fall color USDA zones 5-9

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Omato has my favorite leaf shape: broadly ovate lobes on good sized leaves. The spring color orange tinged; the summer color is green and the fall color is various reds. The tree can reach 24' but is in no hurry to do it.

By: Whitman Farms

AMOENUM, green. This is a large leaved Japanese maple, similar to 'Osakazuki', with bright green leaves and a nicely rounded structure; almost as wide as it is tall. Leaves have five to seven lobes and are 2 to 3" long and 3 to 4" wide. In spring, the leaves emerge with a tinge of orange-red and turn again in the fall to brilliant tones of red. This is a strong-growing tree with leaves that have good substance and texture and a durable color that does not easily sunburn.