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Acer palmatum Autumn Moon (Jap)

Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'

Also known as Autumn Moon Full Moon Maple

$65.00
☀SunPart shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones5-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Acer palmatum Autumn Moon (Jap) is a Korean / Golden Fullmoon Maple cultivar, 'Jap', a Japan native introduced as a refined garden tree.

'Aureum' and 'Autumn Moon' have chartreuse-gold spring foliage on rounded leaves; slow-growing. Part shade to part sun (afternoon shade in hot sites) suits this species best in cool maritime PNW gardens. Plant in humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil; avoid wet feet. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 7. The chartreuse-gold spring foliage of 'Aureum' and 'Autumn Moon' is the signature feature; afternoon shade preserves the gold tone.

Slow to medium growth, long-lived. Light structural pruning in late winter; avoid heavy cuts. Watch for verticillium wilt (sterilize tools) and pseudomonas tip dieback in wet springs. Generally deer-avoided once established; protect very young plants.

If you'd like a Pacific Northwest native maple with similar grace, consider Acer circinatum (Vine Maple), Oregon's classic woodland-edge maple with brilliant fall color and deep ecological value. Acer macrophyllum (Bigleaf Maple) is the keystone PNW broadleaf maple for larger sites.

Plant Details

Botanical
Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'
Common name
Autumn Moon Full Moon Maple
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Deciduous
Mature size
6-8 ft tall × 6-8 ft wide
Growth rate
Slow
Bloom time
Mid-spring
Bloom color
Red, Purple
Foliage color
Gold-chartreuse

Care Notes

Plant in humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil with consistent moisture. Provide afternoon shade on hot sites. Minimal pruning needed. Watch for Verticillium wilt.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees
  • Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat, Larval host, Small mammal forage, Pollinator support
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