Osakazuki Akame Japanese Maple Aucuba Mixed Borders: Pair it with

Mixed Borders: Pair it with evergreens or darker foliage plants to sharpen contrast and add depth

leaves are deeply lobed and slightly undulate

well-drained soil enriched with organic matter

Blue Diddley Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus 'SMVACBD')

Osakazuki Akame Japanese Maple Aucuba Mixed Borders: Pair it withOsakazuki Akame Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki Akame') Osakazuki Akame Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki Akame') is a vigorous, upright variety known for large, seven lobed leaves that emerge crimson red in spring, mature to rich green through summer, and ignite with brilliant scarlet in fall. Its strong branching and bold seasonal contrast make it one of the most dramatic Japanese maples for landscape use. Distinctive Features This