Acer, Fernleaf Full Moon Maple, Japanese Maple 'Aconitifolium'

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How much shade does this tree tolerate? I'm looking to plant on the east side of a home with a fair amount of coverage from a large maple.

This tree was purchased as a Mother's Day gift for me in 2008, and I LOVE it! We have it in the NE corner of our yard, in the partial sh...Read Moreade of a large Magnolia. The tree receives only about 2 hours of direct sun in the summer time, and the winter winds are attenuated in this part of the yard partially by the neighbors 8 ft. privacy fence, and a stand of White Pines. Unfortunately, the tree does receive some direct sunlight in the winter when the magnolia has no leaves, but hopefully (knock on wood) this will not prove to be a problem.

A very popular cultivar of Fullmoon Maple. In hot climates such as the midwest or the deep south, this tree will show signs of scorch. ...Read MorePartial sun, therefore is best in these such climates.

This species seems to be more hardy than that of species palmatum (Acer palmatum). A good choice for zone 5a climates.

Photo of its outstanding fall color taken October 25, 2005 in Illinois, USA.