Acer Shirasawanum Autumn Moon Maple leaves

Acer shirasawanum Autumn Moon Maple in pot

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Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ Tree

Name: Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: AC1338.1
Price: 85.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Shirasawa Maple

Bush, 60-90cm, 9L pot

£295

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Despatched within 1-3 weeks

Final size 3 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Yellow-green leaves with autumn colour (deciduous)

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Moist but well-draining

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Planting & Care

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Description

Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ is a wonderful, rare variety of Japanese Maple tree admired for its beautiful foliage that changes colour with the seasons. Also known as ‘Full Moon’ Maple, this tree’s palmate, lobed leaves take on hues of bright yellow, green, and orange in the spring and summer, later turning red and burnt orange in the autumn. In spring, the foliage is accompanied by small, upright clusters of pink and cream flowers, which are then followed by brown winged samaras.

Small and bushy with an upright habit, ‘Autumn Moon’ is slow-growing and would be ideal either as a specimen plant for smaller gardens or as part of a mixed bed or border. It is also suitable for planting in a pot or container—perfect for brightening up a patio. Tolerates most soil types that are moist and well-draining, in either a full sun or partial shade position. Expect ‘Autumn Moon’ to reach an approximate height and spread of 3 x 3 metres in 20 years.

AKA Acer 'Autumn Moon', Autumn Moon Maple, Full Moon Maple, Fullmoon Maple

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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