Acer palmatum ssp. amoenum 'Osakazuki' dry seed - Common Bonsai,Hardwood

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe

Stratification: warm stratify for 120 days, cold stratify for 120 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Honshu, Japan, Kyushu, Shikoku

Native

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Acer palmatum ssp. amoenum 'Osakazuki' dry seedAcer palmatum

ssp. amoenum 'Osakazuki' dry seed

Osakazuki Japanese Maple

In Stock: 0.889 lb (Total:1.023lb)

Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' Dry Seed

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Germination:

77%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

8,623

Quantity:

0.89 lb

Collected in:

Oregon

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1836622

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe

Stratification: warm stratify for 120 days, cold stratify for 120 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Honshu, Japan, Kyushu, Shikoku

Native

Introduced

Discover the enchanting beauty of Acer palmatum ssp. amoenum 'Osakazuki', a captivating Japanese maple that breathes life and color into any landscape. Originally selected in Japan, 'Osakazuki' is renowned for its vibrant seasonal transformation. In spring, its leaves emerge a striking olive-orange with red petioles, maturing to a lush chartreuse that radiates a bright, summery feel. As autumn unfolds, this mid-sized green upright showcases one of the most dazzling crimson reds among Japanese maples, creating a stunning visual masterpiece.

Growing to 12-15 feet in 15 years, 'Osakazuki' thrives in rich, moist, acidic soil but adapts well to clay and sandy conditions. With its upright, rounded form, it flourishes best in partial shade, resisting leaf scorch while displaying its finest foliage colors. Ideal for woodland settings or lightly shaded urban landscapes, this deciduous specimen tree is beautifully branched and remarkably resilient, tolerating sun, heat, and drought. Whether gracing a foundation planting or serving as an exquisite focal point in an Asian garden, 'Osakazuki' promises elegance and vibrant seasonal charm, year after year. If you choose to grow additional maples from the Osakazuki cultivar seeds, remember that their characteristics might differ from the mother tree.