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Japanese Maple 'Olson's Frosted Strawberry' (Acer palmatum 'Olson's Frosted Strawberry'): Strawberry Red Spring Foliage with Pink Veins

Japanese Maple Olson's Frosted Strawberry

Overview

Foliage emerges bright strawberry red, then pink suffuses each leaf along the veins as spring progresses. Graceful, deeply divided, serrated leaves with curved tips. Wide-spreading with cascading branches at maturity. A seedling of 'Aka shigitatsu sawa'.

Cultivation

Well-drained, slightly acidic soil; consistent water. Grafted. Needs protection from intense heat; dislikes hard water. Deer browsing possible.

Significance

Wonderful leaf detail and excellent small tree form. From Essence of the Tree.

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