Olsens Frosted Strawberry Japanese Maple

Olsen's Frosted Strawberry Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Olsen's Frosted Strawberry')

Olsen's Frosted Strawberry Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Olsen's Frosted Strawberry') is a striking variegated selection with spring leaves flushed pink and frosted in cream over green, maturing to mottled green and white before warming to orange and red in fall; its compact, upright habit delivers high contrast color and fine texture in borders, courtyards, and containers.

Distinctive Features

'Olsen's Frosted Strawberry' shows vivid pink new growth that settles into creamy variegation through summer, with layered branching that invites close up viewing and a reliable autumn display of warm reds and oranges.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Morning sun to partial shade; protect from hot afternoon sun to preserve variegation.
• Soil: Moist, well drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter.
• Water: Maintain steady moisture; avoid drought and waterlogged soil.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8.
• Mature Size: 8 to 10 ft tall, 5 to 7 ft wide, slow to moderate growth.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: High contrast foliage delivers instant visual impact.
• Containers: Performs well in large decorative pots for close viewing.
• Entry Gardens: Brightens paths and patios with multiseason color.
• Shade Gardens: Lights up filtered light beneath taller trees.
• Japanese Gardens: Complements stone, gravel, and water features.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Deep soak during dry periods to keep soil evenly moist.
• Pruning: Light structural pruning in late winter; avoid heavy midsummer cuts.
• Fertilizing: Apply a light, balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring.
• Mulching: 2 to 3 inches over the root zone to conserve moisture and moderate temperature; keep mulch off the trunk.
• Notes: Site in morning sun, afternoon shade to protect variegation; generally resilient when soil drains well and airflow is good.

Why Choose Olsen's Frosted Strawberry Japanese Maple?

• Pink Spring Flush: New growth emerges rosy and eye catching.
• Cream Variegation: Summer foliage shows distinctive frosting effect.
• Compact Habit: Fits small gardens and container displays.
• Seasonal Color: Warm red to orange fall tones extend interest.
• Design Impact: Bold accent among green shrubs and conifers.

For the clearest pattern and richest color, provide morning sun, afternoon shade, and steady, well drained soil moisture.