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Fernleaf Full-Moon Maple
Acer japonicum 'Acontitifolium'
Pronunciation: AY-ser juh-PON-ih-kum a-kon-eye-tee-FOH-lee-um
SKU #00052
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE:
Slowly reaches 8 to 12 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide.
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| Description | Graceful, rounded, small tree with spectacular, deeply cut, dark green leaves that turn a rich ruby-crimson color in autumn. Thrives in climates with moderate to cool summers. An outstanding understory accent for a woodland garden or any dappled shade setting, especially effective in fall. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Container, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Peony (Paeonia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Astilbe (Astilbe); Rhododendron (Rhododendron) |
| Care Instructions | Provide average, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in extremely hot climates. Mulch to keep root surface cool. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
Details
| Description | Graceful, rounded, small tree with spectacular, deeply cut, dark green leaves that turn a rich ruby-crimson color in autumn. Thrives in climates with moderate to cool summers. An outstanding understory accent for a woodland garden or any dappled shade setting, especially effective in fall. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Peony (Paeonia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Astilbe (Astilbe); Rhododendron (Rhododendron) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide average, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in extremely hot climates. Mulch to keep root surface cool. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.