Autumn Moon Fullmoon Maple

Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'

Pronunciation: AY-ser shir-ah-sa-WAN-um
SKU #03033
5-7

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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Slowly reaches 8 to 12 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide.
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Description An outstanding small tree for city gardens with limited space. New growth unfurls yellow to burnt orange, with underlying tones ranging from orange, salmon and chartreuse for the remainder of the season. Exceptional fall foliage displays varying shades of gold to red. Thrives in cool summer regions. A must for collectors! Deciduous.
Bloom Time Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color
Growth Rate Slow
Landscape Use Container, Privacy Screen
Foliage Color Multicolored
Foliage Fall Color Orange
Companion Plants Azalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe)
Care Instructions Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures. Mulch to keep root surface cool. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
History This exceptional cultivar originated at the Maplewood Nursery in the 1970s, selected by J.D. Vertrees.
Details
DescriptionAn outstanding small tree for city gardens with limited space. New growth unfurls yellow to burnt orange, with underlying tones ranging from orange, salmon and chartreuse for the remainder of the season. Exceptional fall foliage displays varying shades of gold to red. Thrives in cool summer regions. A must for collectors! Deciduous.
Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color
Growth RateSlow
Style
Landscape UseContainer, Privacy Screen
Foliage ColorMulticolored
Foliage Fall ColorOrange
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures. Mulch to keep root surface cool. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
History
HistoryThis exceptional cultivar originated at the Maplewood Nursery in the 1970s, selected by J.D. Vertrees.

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