Description
Japanese Maple Full Moon Golden (Acer Shirasawanum 'Aureum') brings radiant color and elegance to your landscape with its vibrant golden foliage and graceful rounded shape. Thriving in full sun with afternoon shade, this deciduous tree flourishes in Zones 5–7 and requires moist, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. It reaches a mature height and width of 15 to 20 feet.
The Full Moon Golden Japanese Maple is known for its unique lime-green, hand-like leaves that emerge in a stunning golden hue and maintain their brilliance throughout summer. As fall approaches, the leaves turn into a captivating mix of gold and red, adding seasonal charm to your garden. With a moderate growth rate of 6 to 9 inches per year, this tree is a perfect choice for adding texture, color, and visual interest to your outdoor space.
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Each plant comes in a #15 (15 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Acer Shirasawanum Aureum
Light: full sun with afternoon shade
Watering: 1 – 2 times a week or more
Soil: moist, well draining soil with organic matter
Zone: 5 – 7
Plant Shape: rounded
Plant Type: deciduous tree
Mature Size: height (15' – 20') , width (15' – 20')
Blooming Season: spring
Growth Rate: 6″ – 9″ a year
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