Buy Acer shirasawanum 'Green Snowflake'

Also Known As

Green Snowflake Full Moon Maple

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

5a-9b

2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $34.95

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Fewer than 17 at Forestfarm

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Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

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Acer shirasawanum 'Green Snowflake' plant details

Acer shirasawanum 'Green Snowflake' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer shirasawanum 'Green Snowflake'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: cascading, container plant, fall color, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer shirasawanum 'Green Snowflake'

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

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This unique, weeping Full Moon maple has tiny, lacy, light green leaves shaped like nearly circular snowflakes. Leaves develop orange margins in full sun and turn a blend of yellow and orange in fall. Thought to be a cross between palmatum and shirasawanu

By: Conifer Kingdom

'Green Snowflake' is a rare weeping shirasawanum with delicate leaves that resemble snowflakes. Its green lacy leaves sometimes develop an orange margin in full sun. Fall colors are orange and yellow. 'Green Snowflake' was discovered as a seedling by Buchholz Nursery. This small maple reaches 2 feet in 10 years! Great for containers and patio gardens.

By: jensfarm maples

A slow growing lace-leaf Japanese Maple. It has tiny green lacy leaves in the shape of snowflakes. Fall colors in shades of yellow to orange. Possible hybrid between a palmatum and shirasawanum.