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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 ‚Äì 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

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) — rounded silhouette reaching up to 20-30 feet tall and wide

Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — It showcases deeply lobed; adding tranquillity and visual splendor to the landscape, image 41

Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — rounded silhouette reaching up to 20-30 feet tall and wide; yellow-green leaves that turn into a stunning, image 40

Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — from traditional Japanese gardens to contemporary outdoor spaces

Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — yellow-green leaves that turn into a stunning array of reds; from traditional Japanese gardens to contemporary outdoor

Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — It thrives in moist, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH

Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — Ideal for focal points in small gardens, it thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun

Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — shrub / tree for full or half or shade

Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — Full Moon Maple prefers a location that offers partial to full shade

Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — The Full Moon Maple (Acer shirasawanum) is a captivating ornamental tree prized for its graceful; palmate, image 39

Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — The Full Moon Maple (Acer shirasawanum) is a captivating ornamental tree prized for its graceful

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 Full Moon

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, image 31

Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — yellow-green leaves that turn into a stunning array of reds

Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — The Full Moon Maple (Acer shirasawanum) is a captivating ornamental tree prized for its graceful; palmate leaves that

Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — The average height for these trees is between 15 to 20 feet

Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — rounded silhouette reaching up to 20-30 feet tall and wide; yellow-green leaves that turn into a stunning array of reds

Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — which resemble the full moon; it showcases deeply lobed

Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — scientifically known as Acer shirasawanum

Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — palmate leaves that transition through vibrant colors ‚Äì chartreuse in spring; ideal for focal points in small gardens

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