Full Moon Maple 'Kawaii', Shirasawa Maple 'Kawaii'
Acer shirasawanum ‘Kawaii’ (Full Moon Maple) is a dwarf, deciduous shrub or tree of cute appearance (Kawaii means “cute” in Japanese) noted for its deep reddish-orange, dissected foliage. Emerging pink-red in spring, the small, palmate, deeply divided leaves turn burgundy with green highlights as the season progress, before changing to brilliant shades of orange and red in the fall. Forming a low, spreading mound of cascading foliage, this slow-growing maple cultivar is perfect for small gardens or containers.
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| 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 |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| 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 |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |
How many Acer shirasawanum ‘Kawaii’ (Full Moon Maple) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Acer shirasawanum ‘Kawaii’ (Full Moon Maple) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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