Acer shirasawanum 'Johin'

Also Known As

Johin Full Moon Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-12'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer shirasawanum 'Johin' plant details

Acer shirasawanum 'Johin' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with bronze, green and red 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer shirasawanum 'Johin'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze, green and red
Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer shirasawanum 'Johin'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Johin Japanese Maple emerges in spring with purple leaves with yellow-green veins. Johin means 'elegant' in Japanese, making this maple true to its name. This maple will make an elegant addition to your landscape. Johin Japanese Maple will turn yellow and orange in the fall.

By: Maples N More Nursery

Well-named ('Johin' means elegant), this small tree (to 6' in 10 years) has the "full moon" foliage of its A. shirasawanum parent but the red-purple with green veins from its A. palmatum parent; a wonderful hybrid! S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

True to its name that means elegant, this great new variety of Full Moon maple has burgundy leaves with yellow-green lobe mid-veins that produce a crisp contrast. Think Granny Smith veins with Red Delicious lobes! Beautiful chartreuse and magenta seeds

By: Conifer Kingdom

'Johin' has a very long leaf with deeply divided, pointed lobes. In spring, striking green veins run through the deep red leaf; in summer the leaves are a deep brick red; and in fall, orange and red. The leaves layer closely, creating an elegant flowing form - the name 'Johin' means "elegant." It will grow slowly to a petit 6' tall x 4' wide. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Minimum temperature: -20° F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Strong upright grower with soft, purple-red leaves and prominent green veins.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A beautiful upright Japanese Maple having plum-purple leaves with prominent light-green veins in spring. Fall color is variable yellow to orange. Name means "elegant" in Japanese.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Acer shirasawanum 'Johin' - A compact Shirasawa's Maple Tree purple leaves with prominent light green veins in spring. Autumn colors are orange and red. Nice addition to any landscape. Name means "elegant" in Japanese.

By: Kigi Nursery

Johin has deeply indented leaves which come out purple in the spring. Color is best (my opinion) in fall when the leaves turn bright orange/red/purple.