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 Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’
(Autumn Moon Japanese Maple)
| Size | Price |
| 20-GALLON | $549.99 |
| 25-GALLON | $699.99 |
| 3-GALLON | $199.99 |
| 7-GALLON | $399.99 |
Hardiness Zones:
5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8aQuick Overview:
Acer shirasawanum Autumn Moon has spring foliage which is an unusual pink orange color with an underlying shade of chartreuse green. Colors up nicely in full sun with more orange. Like the Full Moon Maple, Autumn moon is a very showy maple. Fall color is a rich orange and red. This small tree seems to stand heat well.
Additional information
| Common Name | Autumn Moon Japanese Maple |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' |
| Container/Amount | 25 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun |
| Height | 10 to 15 ft. |
| Width | 10 to 15' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | Spring |
| Flower Color | purplish-red |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | Pinkish-orange new growth, maturing bright green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Fall Color | Orange/red |
