Acer palmatum ‘Moonfire’

(Moonfire Japanese Maple)


$599.99


Hardiness Zones:

 5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

Another outstanding red leafed maple, Moonfire holds it’s red color extremely well in the hot summer months. Color is dark purple-red to black-red. Reputedly this is a better selection for the long hot summer months of the South than Bloodgood.

Description

Easily grown in average, medium moisture soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers lightly dappled shade. Plant in a location protected from strong winds.  (Courtesy of the Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)

Additional information

Common Name

Moonfire Japanese Maple

Botanical Name

Acer palmatum 'Moonfire'

Container/Amount

4-5'

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Growth Rate

Average

Light Requirements

Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun

Height

15 ft.

Width

10 ft.

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Average

Blooming Period

Spring

Flower Color

reddish

Fragrance

No

Foliage Color

purplish red/burgundy

Deer Resistant

No

Fall Color

crimson red

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