Acer japonicum ‘Green Cascade’ (Full Moon Maple)

Full Moon Maple 'Green Cascade', Fern-Leaf Maple 'Green Cascade', Downy Japanese Maple 'Green Cascade'

Noted for its unique habit, award-winning Acer japonicum ‘Green Cascade’ (Full Moon Maple) is a small mounded tree of graceful, weeping, or pendulous habit. Emerging rich emerald green in spring, the palmate, finely-dissected, lacylike leaves are deeply cut into 9-11 lobes. In the fall, the foliage turns brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and crimson. An exceptional landscape specimen tree.

Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its outstanding qualities
Grows up to 7 ft. tall (210 cm) and 10 ft. wide (300 cm).
A full sun or part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Mulch helps retain soil moisture and keep roots cool. Best leaf color in partial shade. Although the full sun is tolerated, leaves may scorch in full sun in hot southern summers.
Perfect as a specimen plant in cottage gardens and city gardens.
Low maintenance, this plant needs little pruning. If pruning is necessary, prune during the dormant season and avoid pruning in spring when the sap is running. Fertilize in spring before the leaves emerge.
It may be affected by horse chestnut scale, aphids, and verticillium wilt.
Propagate by grafting or softwood cuttings

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Requirements

Hardiness	5 - 7
Heat Zones	1 - 7
Climate Zones	2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Plant Type	Trees
Plant Family	Sapindaceae
Genus	Acer
Common names	Maple
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest	Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall
Height	7' - 8' (210cm - 240cm)
Spread	8' - 10' (240cm - 3m)
Maintenance	Low
Water Needs	Average
Soil Type	Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH	Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics	Plant of Merit, Showy
Garden Uses	Beds And Borders
Garden Styles	City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden

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Images: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University

While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

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