Acer palmatum 'Moonfire' - 140-160 CM C65

Description
Its bark is red, smooth.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer italum, Acer opulifolium.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * attractive bright red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

leaves
Attractive bright red autumn colouring.

Bark
Red, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese maple 'Moonfire' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese maple 'Moonfire' is a multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, bushy, upright, densely growing, picturesque large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 m and is about 3 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from penetrating the plant. - Frozen shoots should be cut back to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost. - Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Use
Solitary

Root
Acer palmatum 'Moonfire' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.