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Acer shirasawanum

Also Known As

Full Moon Maple

Plant type

tree

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer shirasawanum plant details

Acer shirasawanum is a broadleaf deciduous tree with chartreuse, green and red 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. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer shirasawanum

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer shirasawanum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Not often seen, this very beautiful selection becomes a large (to 20') shrub with 4" diameter leaves deeply divided into 11 finely tipped lobes; this easy-going beauty offers yellow-to-scarlet fall color. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Chartreuse green leaves turn to gold, Red samaras. Fall orange-red tones. Container okay. Zones 5-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

This parent of 'Aureum' has almost round leaves generally with 11 lobes. The tree is very slow growing to 30' (and bigger for your grandchildren) . Although the branching is awkward when young, mature plants have broad round crowns of fresh green leaves. The fall color is orange to purple. zone 6