Ori Zuru Japanese Maple

$34.97 – $59.97

Ori Zuru Japanese Maple is a variegated cultivar of maple that appears on the leaves. This variety of Japanese maple is a unique tree for your landscape or container garden as the bark can be striped. Ori Zuru Japanese Maple has white and pink variegated leaves that add a splash of color to the landscape. Fall colors are bright reds. As with most variegated cultivars, it needs afternoon shade or dappled shade all day for best performance. Prune any reversions out, as well.

• Scientific Name: Acer palmatum ‘Ori Zuru’
• USDA Zone: 5 – 9
• Average Height: 8′ – 10′
• Average Width: 5′ – 7′
• Sun Exposure: Afternoon shade

Japanese Maple Planting/Care Instructions

Before planting, have your soil tested to see what amendments are needed. Click this link to check your frost dates: Frost Dates. Choose the right time of the year to plant according to your zone. When you receive your tree, soak the root ball in water for 20 minutes upon arrival before planting or potting. Gently break up the root ball. This will help the tree roots grow out into the soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of your tree. Fill in the hole tightly with soil to avoid any air pockets. Plant your maple with the root flare above the soil line.

Japanese maples planted in the ground generally do not need fertilizer. Container-grown maples can use a bit of slow-release fertilizer. However, variegated cultivars should not be fertilized. Be sure to water your trees. In addition, pull weeds out when they appear. They take nutrients from the soil.

Young grafted trees will continue to have new growth on the rootstock for several years. If new buds or branches develop on the rootstock, remove them before they grow larger. If a larger branch develops, use sterile pruners to remove. Prune trees as needed to encourage growth. Always sterilize your pruners. If you have trouble keeping up with your pruners, check out our locally hand-made leather pruner holster here.

Lastly, enjoy your Ori Zuru Japanese Maple and your time in the garden!