Buy Acer shirasawanum 'Bashful'

Also Known As

Bashful Full Moon Maple

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $91

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30 at Gossler Farms

#1 Container | $69.99

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Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

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Acer shirasawanum 'Bashful' plant details

Acer shirasawanum 'Bashful' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with apricot, green and pink 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 'Bashful'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous apricot, green and pink
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, dwarf, fall color, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer shirasawanum 'Bashful'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dwarf similar to A. shir. 'Aureum'. this 3'-4'shrub will have peachy new growth followed by light yellow summer foliage. In fall, the leaves will turn brilliant yellow.

By: Gossler Farms

This cute, dwarf maple has dainty leaves with good coloration year-round. In spring, they have an orange-and-pink color with an apricot-tinged green in summer. One of the few choice slow-growing maple selections and quite rare.

By: Conifer Kingdom

'Bashful' is a dwarf upright maple with a broad crown. The lobes of its green leaves are slightly curled giving this tree a unique look. Its leaves are infused with apricot, orange, and pink in spring and fall. 'Bashful' can grow to 6 feet in ten years making this a perfect tree for small gardens.