Acer japonicum Otaki
A boffo narrow upright tree with rounded large toothy leaves and phenomenal fall color. Prominent flowers are also a big part of the charm of this rare cultivar. It is a bit smaller than other A.j.’s and a great tree for the yard in a special place .Can take sun wind and cold. ( not to be confused by the A.p. Beni otake)
Feathery edged, deeply toothed leaves.
- Winter Hardiness: Zone 5 - Down to -20°
- Summer Hardiness: Tree will be planted in full sun
- Tree Size: Tall over 12' in ten years or more
- Tree Form: Upright
- Leaf Size: Large
- Leaf Type: Basic (Palmatum, Japonicum, Shirasawanum)
- Spring Color: Green
- Summer Color: Green
- Fall Color: Red, Yellow and Orange