Acer shiras. 'Autumn Moon' - 60 CM STEM C15

Description
The Shirasawa maple 'Autumn Moon' (Acer shirasawanum) is a dense, compact, upright, deciduous shrub with decorative, fingered, yellow-green leaves. The light yellow shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.8 m and is approx. 1.5 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer palmatum 'Autumn Moon'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive yellow-red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * light yellow shoots

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Shirasawa maple 'Autumn Moon's are yellow-green, fingered. Light yellow shoots. Shirasawa maple 'Autumn Moon' turns bright yellow-red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Shirasawa maple 'Autumn Moon' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Shirasawa maple 'Autumn Moon' is a dense, compact and upright growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 1.8 m and is approx. 1.2 - 1.5 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant 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
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Use
Solitary, tub