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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.
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
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

Gardening facts about Acer japonicum 'Meigetsu' plant

How to Grow Acer japonicum 'Meigetsu'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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