Acer japonicum ‘Gossamer’
Japanese Full Moon Maple - Gossamer
A dwarf Full Moon Maple with extremely lacy foliage (probably the most lacy of all the Full Moon Maples). Silvery-green foliage emerges in the spring and transitions to green by summer. In the fall, foliage turns a nice orangy-red colour with potentials of purple and yellow thrown in the mix. Grows 4′ high by 3′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 6 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Chance seedling found by Billy Schwartz at Red Maple Nursery, Pennsylvania. Hybrid between Acer japonicum and Acer palmatum dissectum.
Special Notes
Exposure: Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light. Protected from the hot mid-day sun.
Soil: Well workable, moist but well draining slightly acidic soil. Dislikes heavy clay soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed, can be done during winter up until early August.
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