Acer shirasawanum 'Moonrise'
Moonrise™ full moon maple (Acer shirasawanum 'Munn 001')
Genus:
Acer
This tree offers many reasons to get excited:bright red spring foliage, wonderful chartreuse summer color, a vigorous growth habit, and an increased sun tolerance. It has a big, beautiful open form, similar to
Aureum.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Cherry red spring color, increased sun tolerance.
Care:
Slightly acidic, well-drained soil, consistent water.
Propagation:
Grafted
Problems:
Low salts tolerance
Information provided by Essence of the Tree
Overview
Spread
15 ft. to 30 ft.
Growth Pace
Moderate Grower
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture
Medium to Wet
Maintenance
Low
Characteristics
Showy Foliage
Bloom Time
Spring
Foliage Color
Colorful/Red to Green Foliage
Uses
Backyard,
Container,
Foliage,
Foundation Plantings,
Front Yard,
Naturalizing,
Pathways,
Specimen Plant/Focal Point,
Sun
Style
Cottage Garden,
Formal Garden,
Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest
Fall Interest
Tolerance
Frost Tolerant
Type
Trees