ACER shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'
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ACER shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'
Commonly known as Japanese maple
Summer foliage burnt-orange in full sun or yellow in shade
Small
£40.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Grows to about 1.5m (5ft) in 10 years -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
Europe - Germany -
DeciduousRounded, 7- to 11-lobed leaves 7-10cm (3-4in) long.
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Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Orbicular
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Height
To 3m (10ft) -
Spread
To 3m (10ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightRounded, bushy shrub. Produces tiny, red-purple flowers in upright corymbs.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
Withstands full sun better than Aureum -
Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Sizeto 3m (10ft)
to 3m (10ft)
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