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Fernleaf Full-Moon Maple

Acer Japonicum 'Acontifolium'

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Overview

The Fernleaf Full-Moon Maple, Acer japonicum 'Acontifolium', enchants with deeply lobed, fern-like leaves. This petite tree offers a spectacular autumn display of crimson hues. Maturing to 8-15 feet in height with a similar spread, it thrives in partial shade to full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. A perfect understory or focal point, this slow-growing maple presents year-round appeal, with negligible maintenance for zones 5-7.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–7Type Shrub, Tree

Fernleaf Full-Moon Maple (Acer Japonicum 'Acontifolium') — This petite tree offers a spectacular autumn display of crimson hues; making it an exceptional

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 5–7

Shape & size

Mature height: 8–10 Ft.
Mature width: 8–10 Ft.

Classification

Type: Shrub, Tree
Family: Sapindaceae

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Fernleaf Full-Moon Maple (Acer Japonicum 'Acontifolium') — This deciduous tree offers year-round interest in the landscape

Fernleaf Full-Moon Maple (Acer Japonicum 'Acontifolium') — is a captivating specimen tree renowned for its stunning foliage and graceful growth habit

Fernleaf Full-Moon Maple (Acer Japonicum 'Acontifolium') — This petite tree offers a spectacular autumn display of crimson hues

Fernleaf Full-Moon Maple (Acer Japonicum 'Acontifolium') — making it an exceptional choice for both aesthetic and functional purposes in your garden.<br><br>At

Fernleaf Full-Moon Maple (Acer Japonicum 'Acontifolium') — this slow-growing maple presents year-round appeal; providing a brilliant seasonal

Fernleaf Full-Moon Maple (Acer Japonicum 'Acontifolium') — A perfect understory or focal point; making it an exceptional choice for both aesthetic and

Fernleaf Full-Moon Maple (Acer Japonicum 'Acontifolium') — Maturing to 8-15 feet in height with a similar spread; providing a brilliant seasonal

Fernleaf Full-Moon Maple (Acer Japonicum 'Acontifolium') — preferring partial shade to full sun exposure and moist

Fernleaf Full-Moon Maple (Acer Japonicum 'Acontifolium') — it thrives in partial shade to full sun

Fernleaf Full-Moon Maple (Acer Japonicum 'Acontifolium') — often around 3 to 6 inches across

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David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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