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Acer japonicum

Fullmoon Maple

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Myrna Dowsett

 

Description

Deciduous shrub or tree from Japan. In warm climates, it needs regular moisture and part shade. 20-30 feet tall and wide. Protect from hot drying winds. Leaves are lobed and can be green, red or burgundy. Fall foliage is spectacular, changing to red, orange or yellow.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green, Purple, Red

Bark Color

Brown, Green, Red

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen, Standard, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Lawn, Patio, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.