Acer japonicum 'Taki-no-gawa'

Also Known As

Acer japonicum 'Take no gawa'
Acer japonicum 'Taki no gawa'
Acer japonicum 'Takinogawa'
Taki no gawa Full Moon Maple
Takinogawa Full Moon Maple
Takinogawa Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer japonicum 'Taki-no-gawa' plant details

Acer japonicum 'Taki-no-gawa' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with bronze, chartreuse and green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer japonicum 'Taki-no-gawa'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze, chartreuse and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer japonicum 'Taki-no-gawa'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For those who do not have room enough for the elegant Full Moon Maple, this small growing shrub with its full round-leaves is perfect, especially in autumn with its bright fall colors. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

This medium-size Full Moon maple produces a spectacular show from spring to fall. Its large, almost circular green leaves develop red-pink margins by the end of summer and then change to a riot of orange, red and purple in fall.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Large, fan-like leaves are green with an orange hue throughout much of the growing season. In late summer margins turn a rich red-pink and then a kaleidoscope of brilliant orange, red and purple as fall arrives.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Takinogawa is a medium growing Japanese Maple with beautiful shiny green leaves in summer. Then becoming absolutely incredible during the fall, when the leaves turn shades of orange, red and yellow.