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An upright growing plant, vigorous enough to make a small tree. The leaf lobes are slightly rolled inwards, which accentuates their narrowness.
Pure yellow leaves with pretty pink petioles in autumn. It has been very vigorous, in its first year this was just a glorified stick! Known in Japan since at least 1710. Gordon Harris says: "A beautiful clone which is upright growing with outstanding autumn colour. The leaves are unusual being divided into five lobes which are deeply cut, stiffish in appearance and curling over at the end giving a rolled up look. They are bright green turning deep yellow and gold in autumn." Mr Maple says: "Okushimo is a very unusual upright green Japanese maple. This Japanese maple tree has a light green leaf and the edges curl upright creating a unique look. The growth habit is upright and forms a great vase shape that can be very useful in the landscape. The fall color ranges from yellow to deep orange. The tree is vigorous and grows well in sun or shade. Typically reaches 15–20 ft tall and about 10–15 ft wide in 10–15 years. The height can reach up to 20 ft over time and even at maturity retains the great narrow vase-like shape. The name 'Okushimo' means "salt and pepper". This is a very old Japanese maple cultivar that is under used because people are not informed about it. The unusual leaf structure and great color make 'Okushimo' a very complimentary addition when planted next to other cultivars or used as focal point planting. Plant this Japanese maple in your landscape for that beautiful conversation piece all your garden visitors will be talking about." |
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| 4th June 2006 | ||
