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Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'
Common Name: Autumn Moon Full Moon Maple
Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ is a highly ornamental full moon maple cultivar prized for its large, rounded leaves, soft spring coloration, and brilliant fall display. It is especially valued as a refined specimen tree for protected garden settings. Key Characteristics and Benefits Fall Color & Foliage: Large, palmate leaves emerge peach, apricot, and soft orange in spring, mature to yellow-green in summer, and turn vibrant orange, red, and gold in fall. Texture & Form: Broad, rounded leaves provide bold texture uncommon among maples. Growth Habit: Upright to rounded, slow-growing, and naturally graceful. Size: Typically reaches 12–15 ft tall with a 10–15 ft spread. Care and Requirements Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–8 Light: Partial shade preferred; protect from hot afternoon sun Soil: Thrives in well-drained, moist, slightly acidic soil Maintenance: Low once established Limitations: Sensitive to heat, drought, and strong wind; best in sheltered locations Summary: ‘Autumn Moon’ Full Moon Maple is an exceptional specimen tree for Japanese gardens, woodland edges, and shaded courtyards, offering multi-season color and bold foliage texture in a compact form.
| Plant Type: | Deciduous Tree, Japanese Maple |
| Width: | 10-12' |
| Height: | 12-15' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Zone: | 5 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Landscape/Use: | Specimen, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Wide Spreading, Broad Upright |
| Soil Type | Loamy, Well Drained |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Fall Color: | Red, Gold, Green, Yellow Green |
