Ohsakazuki or Matsu kaze

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  1. Gomero

    Gomero Well-Known Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    Looking at the two threads on the A.P. Ohsakazuki in the Gallery I find the different pics rather different, if I may say, specially the new spring growth. In addition Jim talks about several Ohsakazukis (maybe several in North America and several in Europe?).

    I had posted in the gallery several pics of an adult maple, that I believed it was an Ohsakazuki, in my garden. However after looking at the pics and doing some Internet search I am starting to believe that it is not an Ohsakazuki but rather a Matsu kaze, based on the different pictures I have seen. It does also recall Nicholsonii but the summer leaves do not quite fit.
    I would like to elicit your opinions and to facilitate the task, and in addition to the fall pics in the gallery, here are some more pics (duly downsized) at budbreaking, May, summer leaves, flowers and fruits.
    Thank you
     

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  2. mr.shep

    mr.shep Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Hi Gomero:

    Well, after seeing the photos in the Maple Photo
    Gallery I can see what may have you wondering
    about your Maple.

    Two of the forms I have are shown in these two
    links. One is a darker green leaf, also is a larger
    sized leaf than the Japanese form is.

    http://ganshuku.cool.ne.jp/23_3osakazuki.html

    http://www.esveld.nl/htmldia/a/acposa.htm

    Here is a link to the akame form.

    http://ganshuku.cool.ne.jp/23_3osakazukiaka.html

    There is also a beni form but I do not have a link
    for it.

    Here are two links to Matsukaze. The
    photos from Ganshukutei are what mine
    looks like. Mine starts out red then turns
    a reddish green, then green for the Summer
    and red back in the Fall.

    http://www.esveld.nl/htmldia/a/acpmas.htm

    http://ganshuku.cool.ne.jp/23_3matsukaze.html

    Here are two links to Nicholsonii. Notice the tips
    of the lobes. Can have 7, 8, or 9 lobes, mostly
    in 7's. Sometimes there is only 1 of the smaller
    lobes. The 5th photo on the second page of the
    Esveld site does not represent the coloring we
    get on our Nicholsonii grown here.

    http://ganshuku.cool.ne.jp/23_3nicholsonii.html

    http://www.esveld.nl/htmldia/a/acpnic.htm

    How is this Maple different than the one you posted
    in the Maple Photo Gallery?

    http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=5348

    Now, tell me what Maple you have?

    Jim
     
  3. mjh1676

    mjh1676 Active Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    Gomero-

    I noticed the same thing. That was the primary reason I added photos in the Osakazuki gallery. I was actually quite amazed at the spring coloration, as I had only had the maple in summer and fall dress last year. Nice going on your thread. As for the answers, I'll leave that up to you.
    I will say I like the Akame form a great deal.

    MJH
     
  4. Gomero

    Gomero Well-Known Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    Jim,

    Thank you for the tips.

    If I compare the fall pics for the midorine that you have given

    http://ganshuku.cool.ne.jp/23_3osakazuki.html

    and this pic of mine:

    http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5555&stc=1

    Then I must confess that I believe mine is indeed Ohsakazuki. Both the Matsu Kaze and Nicholsonii have the leaves more deeply divided than mine.

    What throws me off, just like MJH, are the spring colors: olive green with redish tips and margins which is not what is shown at Esveld's and other sites.

    Do you agree?

    Kind regards,
     

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    mr.shep Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Hi Gomero:

    Your form, Michael's and one of mine here are pretty
    much the same form of Osakazuki. You picked up on
    what I wanted you to see and that was the shape of the
    leaves. Yes, Matsukaze and Nicholsonii have much
    more deeply divided leaves than Osakazuki has.

    I agree the Spring color showing that much rose-pink
    is not shown in the Esveld web site.

    Here is a photo of one of my Maples. Even though the
    photo is not good at all for quality it does give you an
    idea as to the coloring of the new growth.

    Jim
     

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  6. mjh1676

    mjh1676 Active Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    I really like the rose pink I have seen in my tree this year. I suspect that it is now a 3yr tree, but I don't think it cared much for its original potted condition. At bud swell I moved the tree in to a full sun western exposure and it has remained there. When looking at the summer photo I have from last year, it represents the Japanese form well. I am not sure what this year is to bring, as I am seeing as much as twice the usual growth on some trees. Maybe my trees are finally getting old enough, or maybe it is just the early spring and climate. If only my memory would hold better from year to year.

    Gomero-the last photo you posted makes it a bit easier to see th leaf characteristics.
    Well done.
     
  7. Gomero

    Gomero Well-Known Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    Jim and Michael,

    Thanks a lot, I am convinced now.
    Spring is very late this year in this part of the world and, except Koto hime which is really ahead of the others, half of my maples are just opening up. I'll place some pics on some recent cultivars in a couple of weeks.

    Kind regards,
    Gomero
     

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