Acer shirasawanum ‘Purple Umbrella’
Japanese Full Moon Maple - Purple Umbrella
A semi-dwarf Japanese Full Moon Maple. Large, umbrella-like leaves emerge a darkish purple in spring and turn a greenish colour by summer. Fall transitions the foliage to spectacular red or dark maroon. Grows 8′ high by 6′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
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| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 6 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Introduced by Crispin Silva of Oregon.
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.
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