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Acer japonicum 'Meigetsu'

Also Known As

Meigetsu Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 12'-15'
W: 12'-15'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Acer japonicum 'Meigetsu' plant details

Acer japonicum 'Meigetsu' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer japonicum 'Meigetsu'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer japonicum 'Meigetsu'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Meigetsu Japanese Maple, like most japonicum maples, has large round green leaves. This Japanese maple will make an excellent choice for a small shade tree. It makes a great addition to a small garden as a large statement piece and adds texture. Meigetsu Japanese Maple has stunning fall colors of orange, red, and yellow.

By: Maples N More Nursery

The very large (to 6") leaves of this round-headed 12-15' tree make a lovely small shade tree with spectacular fall colors of red, yellow and orange. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

As is true with most japonicums, Meigetsu, with its large round green leaves, finds its glory in its fall color--various hues of orange, red, yellow burgundy. zone 6