ACER shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'

Commonly known as Japanese maple

Peach, pink and flame colours on the same leaf in autumn. Quite stunning but the spring and summer foliage is equally dramatic. Pumpkin-green leaves at first with a second growth spurt in summer in which the leaves develop a pink halo

ACER shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'

Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

Small £35.00

Available Early Spring 2022

2 Litre

Estimated availability autumn 2021 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

Large(supplied at approx 2ft) £80.00 each

Estimated availability autumn 2021

7.5 Litre

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Description
Mature Size
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Deciduous
Rounded, 7- to 11-lobed leaves 7-10cm (3-4in) long.
Height
To 3m (10ft)
Spread
To 3m (10ft)
Medium shrub Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
Rounded, bushy shrub. Produces tiny, red-purple flowers in upright corymbs.
Hardy - very cold winter Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Withstands full sun better than Aureum
Partial shade
Additional Features
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
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Leaf margin
Lobed see photos above
Leaf shape
Orbicular see photos above
Pruning group
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.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Spring
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Tree Shape
Rounded to broadly spreading