Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium'

Also Known As

Downy Full Moon Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 15'-30'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium' plant details

Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Vitifolium Japanese Maple, also known as the grapevine maple, due to its sizeable full moon leaves. This Japanese maple is known for its leaf size. Vitifolium Japanese Maple has a sturdy well-branched structure that will tower as an accent piece in the landscape. It features green leaves in the summer changing to yellow, bright orange, and fire truck red in the fall.

By: Maples N More Nursery

The larger and more shallowly lobed leaves of this fabulous maple do indeed resemble some grape (Vitis) leaves! This very lovely small tree typically reaches 10-15' and occasionally up to 20' and makes a wonderful understory plant. In spring, before the leaves emerge, this tree has small red blooms which become pretty red samaras in the autumn. They also provide some magnificent fall color with their golden-orange and crimson combinations. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Large leaves resemble grape leaves (Vitis), hence the name 'Vitifolium.' Green leaves take on a new life in fall - spectacular gold then crimson and brilliant scarlet.

By: Conifer Kingdom

'Vitifolium' has large leaves that resemble grape leaves. Color is green with a lighter green vein. Fall colors range from gold to crimson to scarlet. This vigorous cultivar can reach 20 feet in full sun.

By: jensfarm maples

Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium' - Fullmoon Maple Tree A very large leaf form like species. One of the nicest varieties. Fall colors are of orange, red and yellow. Full Sun. Grows 6 - 12" a year.

By: Kigi Nursery

Opening dark green, this grape-leaf look-a-like has 9-11 lobes which are deeply divided with strongly serrated. In fall, the leaves turn gold with prominent tones of crimson and scarlet turning a bright scarlet before they fall.

By: Bloom River Gardens

The name means 'grape-leafed', and that is what the large leaves resemble; the tree can get up to 30 feet or a little more in a graceful open sort of droopy habit. As with other japonicums, the fall color is varied with oranges, yellows, purples etc. zone 5