{"product_id":"acer-japonicum-otaki-japanese-japanese-maple","title":"Acer japonicum Otaki (Japanese Japanese Maple)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcer japonicum Otaki (Japanese Japanese Maple)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Fullmoon Maple cultivar, 'Japanese Japanese Maple', a Japan native introduced as a refined garden tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarger, rounder leaves than A. palmatum; deeply lobed in 'Aconitifolium'. Part shade suits this species best in cool maritime PNW gardens. Plant in humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil; avoid wet feet. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 7. Slightly cooler, shadier sites suit Fullmoon Maple better than Acer palmatum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlow to medium growth, long-lived. Light structural pruning in late winter; avoid heavy cuts. Watch for verticillium wilt (sterilize tools) and pseudomonas tip dieback in wet springs. Generally deer-avoided once established; protect very young plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like a Pacific Northwest native maple with similar grace, consider \u003cstrong\u003eAcer circinatum\u003c\/strong\u003e (Vine Maple), Oregon's classic woodland-edge maple with brilliant fall color and deep ecological value. \u003cstrong\u003eAcer macrophyllum\u003c\/strong\u003e (Bigleaf Maple) is the keystone PNW broadleaf maple for larger sites.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1-gallon \/ Kelley Green","offer_id":44010226647128,"sku":"04006191","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/dragonflyfarmlanglois.com\/products\/acer-japonicum-otaki-japanese-japanese-maple","provider":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}