Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ (Full Moon Maple)

Vigorous and easy to grow, Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ (Full Moon Maple) is a bushy tree or large shrub of upright habit noted for its beautiful summer and fall foliage. Emerging clear yellow or chartreuse in spring, the rounded, palmate leaves, adorned with 9-11 lobes, are tinged with an unusual burnt-orange color. These colors are strongest in full sun or very light shade. In the fall, they turn rich shades of orange and red. Small cream and pink flowers, borne in upright clusters, appear in spring and give way to samaras which contrast nicely with the foliage, adding ornamental interest to the display. Slow-growing, this unique maple cultivar is perfect for small gardens or containers.

• Grows up to 8-15 ft. tall (240-450 cm) and 8-18 ft. (240-540 cm) at maturity.
• A full sun or part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, organically rich, well-drained soils. Mulch helps retain soil moisture and keep roots cool. Best leaf color in sun or light shade.
• 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.
• May be affected by horse chestnut scale, aphids, and verticillium wilt.
• Propagate by grafting.
• Acer shirasawanum is native to Japan.