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Full Moon Maple

Acer Shirasawanum

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Overview

The Full Moon Maple (Acer shirasawanum) is a captivating ornamental tree prized for its graceful, rounded silhouette reaching up to 20-30 feet tall and wide. It showcases deeply lobed, palmate leaves that transition through vibrant colors – chartreuse in spring, rich green in summer, culminating in a spectacular display of reds and oranges come fall. Ideal for focal points in small gardens, it thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — to protect the foliage from scorching
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — It showcases deeply lobed; adding tranquillity and visual splendor to the landscapeFull Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — This exquisite maple variety hails from Japan and is characterized by its gracefully rounded leavesFull Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — particularly in the afternoonFull Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — adding tranquillity and visual splendor to the landscapeFull Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — from traditional Japanese gardens to contemporary outdoor spaces; rounded silhouette reaching up to 20-30 feet tall andFull Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — adding tranquillity and visual splendor to the landscape; which resemble the full moon+37

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Mature height
15–20 Ft.
Mature width
15–20 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — to protect the foliage from scorching
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — It showcases deeply lobed; adding tranquillity and visual splendor to the landscape
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — This exquisite maple variety hails from Japan and is characterized by its gracefully rounded leaves
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — particularly in the afternoon
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — adding tranquillity and visual splendor to the landscape
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — from traditional Japanese gardens to contemporary outdoor spaces; rounded silhouette reaching up to 20-30 feet tall and
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — adding tranquillity and visual splendor to the landscape; which resemble the full moon
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — particularly in the afternoon; shrub / tree for full or half or shade
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — culminating in a spectacular display of reds and oranges come fall; full Moon Maple prefers a location that offers
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — It thrives in moist, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH; particularly in the afternoon
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — Ideal for focal points in small gardens, it thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun; the, image 44
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — palmate leaves that transition through vibrant colors ‚Äì chartreuse in spring
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — This exquisite maple variety hails from Japan and is characterized by its gracefully rounded leaves; to protect the
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — The average height for these trees is between 15 to 20 feet, image 29
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — palmate leaves that transition through vibrant colors ‚Äì chartreuse in spring; ideal for focal points in, image 42
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — culminating in a spectacular display of reds and oranges come fall
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — The ability of Full Moon Maple to provide intense fall color makes it a remarkable focal point for any design
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — Full Moon Maple prefers a location that offers partial to full shade; the ability of Full Moon Maple to provide intense
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — culminating in a spectacular display of reds and oranges come fall; full Moon Maple prefers a location that, image 43
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — to protect the foliage from scorching; scientifically known as Acer shirasawanum
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — shrub / tree for full or half or shade; it thrives in moist, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — scientifically known as Acer shirasawanum; this exquisite maple variety hails from Japan and is characterized by its
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — which resemble the full moon
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — It showcases deeply lobed
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