Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acer japonicum Aconitifolium Full Moon Maple, Downy Japanese Maple,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Upright, V-Shaped
Description:
A fantastic garden selection with brilliant red autumn colour. Purple-red flowers are borne in clusters before new foliage emerges in Spring. Leaves are large, lobed and have serrated margins. Suitable for all landscape situations when planted in a protected area. Grows approx. 4m tall x 4m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Borers, Generally trouble free, Scale
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Aceraceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Red
Flower Colour: Purple, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Low
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