Full Moon Maple, Japanese Maple 'Palmatifolium'

Acershirasawanum

Family
Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Genus
Acer (AY-ser)
Species
shirasawanum (shir-ah-sa-WAN-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Winnetka, Illinois

Russell, Kentucky

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Greensboro, North Carolina

Bucyrus, Ohio

Charleston, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2015 | neutral

The species is also called A. japonicum, especially among horticulturists.

A
Brookline, MA (Zone 6a) | April 2015 | positive

Beautiful tree, bright green spring thru late summer then gorgeous orange/reds. Winter temps since planted down to
-09. Drip irr...Read More

P
Winnetka, IL | June 2011 | positive

I am half tempted to add 4a to the zone rating for this plant. I planted one in the UP of Michigan, leeward of a house and a light layer...Read More

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