Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Ōsakazuki'
The most alluring crimson hues
Grown by John
South Downs National Park
Pre-order for delivery Mid January
Perfectly happy plants, or your money back
Specialist overnight plant delivery
The highlights
- Delicately rounded, shrubby tree
- Small tree - grows to 3m
- Deeply-lobed red foliage (starting green)
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
Description
- If your garden's lacking a little oomph, then the introduction of 'Ōsakazuki' will change that (and then some!)
- This shrubby tree may be small in stature, but it's certainly big on impact - starting out green in the spring, the attractive foliage really comes into its own in the autumn months, when it turns a dazzling, fiery red colour
- Make 'Ōsakazuki' the star of your garden, right in the heart of the lawn, or feature it in a bed alongside plants like ferns, camellias and styrax species to create a Japanese-style garden
- A highly worthy recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, 'Ōsakazuki' has been shown to perform well in British gardens
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post
What To Expect
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How To Grow
Good pest and disease resistance
Acers are usually pretty healthy and robust, but even the toughest plants aren't immune to the occasional issue or two. For example, aphids might be a problem for you acer. These can be dealt with quickly and easily, however, by spraying the affected area with some soapy water.
Water well when establishing
Acers appreciate regular watering as they establish, especially during hot, dry spells. Beyond this, only the occasional summer watering will be needed.
Full sun to partial shade
For the most eye-catching leaf colour, plant your acer in partial shade (four to six hours of direct sunlight per day). It will still grow in full sun, however.
Any moist, well-drained soil
Acers like a soil that drains well but that still retains some moisture. In terms of pH, these shrubby trees prefer a soil that's slightly acidic to neutral.
Feed every February
Whilst acers can get by pretty happily without any additional feeding, an application of general-purpose fertiliser come February can help give your tree a little boost.
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower
South Downs National Park
Meet John
110 years' expertise free with every tree
John’s family have been growing trees in the South Downs National Park for over a century, and it shows. Dug up and sent straight to your garden at between 18-36 months old, their quality rootstocks, expert pruning and natural pest control mean that these traditionally field-grown trees are the hardiest you can get.
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Our plants are grown in the UK
Specialist UK growers we know and trust grow your plants the traditional way, with organic fertiliser and biological pest control. They pick only the healthiest plants for you, professionally pruning them so that they’ll grow strong and well shaped.
Our plants are delivered overnight
Your plants are sent to you fresh from the field in our plastic free box that’s specially designed to hold them tight, then securely delivered by specialist plant couriers - straight from the grower to your garden within 24 hours.
We're here to help at every step
We want your plants to have a long and healthy life. Expect easy-to-follow grow guides and videos devised by our team of experts.
Perfect plants, guaranteed
We’re confident that you’ll be delighted with your new plants. Need help? Alice and her team are here to guarantee you’re perfectly happy.
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Acer Tree Care: Planting, Feeding and Problem Solving
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All of our plants are grown in specialist nurseries with the highest standards of plant care and sustainability. We guarantee you'll love them as much as we do! Don't just take our word for it - we've got thousands of great reviews on Trustpilot.
When will I get my plants?
The delivery timescale for each plant is on the web page (near the 'add to basket's button). You'll receive a dispatch email with an exact delivery date once your plants are on their way, so you can get the garden ready.
How will my plants be packed and delivered?
We send all of our orders through a courier network designed to handle plants. Specialist equipment ensures that no plants will be damaged during the packing process and every order is carefully finished and checked by plant-loving humans. Your plants will arrive in the most sustainable packaging possible with minimal to no plastic used.
Where do you deliver?
We deliver to anywhere in Mainland UK for our standard delivery cost. We are able to deliver most plants to Highlands and non UK mainland however this will be at an additional cost. This will be calculated at the checkout. Please note, deliveries to these locations will take longer. Unfortunately, we are not able to deliver to Northern Ireland at present.
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What customers say about us
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I have ordered plants from them twice this year. They arrived well packaged, on time and looked strong and healthy. I feel the staff from Roots plants deal with their plants and customers with passion and care. I can’t wait to order again, price is good as well.
Peter Mawer
Highly recommended all round
Delivered quickly, perfectly packaged and the tree was in excellent condition. Really healthy and taken to the garden with no problems. Can't recommend highly enough. 5 stars isn't enough!
John Harris
Satisfied customer
Unlike other online sellers, this company are well ahead in the quality stakes. My plant arrived promptly as per their promise and the plant was much more established and healthy than I had expected. It’s the second time I have ordered from them and I have faith in their promise. Excellent service.
Karen McEwan
A really good quality tree
A really good quality tree, delivered on time and very well packaged. But the emailed planting advice and supporting information was what really impressed me. Thoroughly recommended.
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The quality of the plants was exceptional, unlike ones I have had before from local garden centres. Thank you so much. I will definitely be using you again.
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