Acer shirasawanum 'Shira Red'

Also Known As

Acer palmatum 'Shira Red'
Shira Red Full Moon Maple
Shira Red Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer shirasawanum 'Shira Red' plant details

Acer shirasawanum 'Shira Red' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with bronze and red foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer shirasawanum 'Shira Red'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and red
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, fall color, small tree, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer shirasawanum 'Shira Red'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Acer shirasawanum ‘Shira Red’ is a new ‘full moon maple’ for us. It has the beautiful bark of a shirasawanum maple, but with red leaves which makes it unusual for this group of maples. Spring color is pink red turning to burgundy red in the summer. Fall color is crimson red. Shira Red is another new cultivar introduced by Talon Buchholz – Buchholz and Buchholz Nursery in Gaston, Oregon. Remember the seeds or samaras as they are called for JMs point up, not down like palmatum cultivars. Shira Red grows gracefully to an upright tree of about 6-7′ tall. Overall the growth rate of a Shira Red maple is moderate and the structure of the maple is more like a tree than a shrub. This makes it perfect for a small space. Once established hardy to USDA zone 5.

By: Eastfork Nursery

An upright Japanese Maple with beautiful pointed leaves. New leaves in spring are bright red turning to bronze/red by mid-summer. Fall color is orange-red.