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Also Known As

  • Moonshadow Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 6'-15'
  • W: 6'-15'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

1 gallon | $42.8

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Acer palmatum 'Moonshadow' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Moonshadow' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Moonshadow'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Moonshadow'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Moonshadow Japanese Maple has a slow growth rate with dark-colored green leaves. This Japanese maple adds an excellent accent or background tree to your landscape. Moonshadow Japanese Maple has yellow-gold fall color leaves, adding a bright contrast to your landscape.
Its open, A. japonicum-like, habit and WOW! yellow-gold fall color make this 6-12' small tree handsome for background or accent. S-PSh/M
Acer palmatum 'Moonshadow' Dwarf Japanese Maple Tree - Dark green leaves on this dwarf JM cultivar looks much like a Fullmoon Maple. Its uniform growing leaf structure and slow growth rate make this a great new and rare addition to many different landscapes.
Very little literature currently available on this cultivar.

Gardening facts about Acer palmatum 'Moonshadow' plant

How to Grow Acer palmatum 'Moonshadow'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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