
Acer shirasawanum ‘Green Snowflake’
Japanese Full Moon Maple - Green Snowflake
A cascading Full Moon Maple with small lacy leaves that are shaped like snowflakes. Light green spring foliage matures to a deeper green by summer. Fall colour is a combination of yellow and orange. Grows 2′ high by 5′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 6 |
Origin
Discovered and introduced by Buchholz Nursery, Oregon. Possible hybrid with Acer palmatum.
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.
