Acer shirasawanum ‘Moonrise’
Japanese Full Moon Maple - Moonrise™
A Full Moon Maple with carmine-red new spring growth which turns an orange-chartreuse colour in summer. In the fall, colours of red and orange take over. In a way similar to ‘Autumn Moon’ but the spring colours hold on longer with more reddish tones. Grows 7′ high by 5′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 6 |
Origin
Chance seedling of Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum', Cultivated by Carl Munn.
Synonymous
Acer shirasawanum 'Munn001', Acer shirasawanum 'Minori-no-tsuki'
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light.
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.
Patented: PP#16718
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