Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer japonicum

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General Growing Tips for Acer japonicum

Water the tree deeply in the absence of rain. Apply the water to the root zone slowly so that the soil can absorb as much water as possible. Stop when the water begins to run off. Cut back on the amount of water in late summer to intensify the fall color.

Learn More about Acer japonicum (Fullmoon Maple)

Family: Acerus   ·   Pronounciation: Aas-sur

Acer japonicum, commonly called full moon maple, is a deciduous, spreading, small tree or large shrub that grows to 20-30’ tall. It often grows in a multi-trunked form. It is native to mountainous areas of Japan, Manchuria and Korea. It features rounded, palmate, almost fern-like, medium green leaves (to 3-6” across) which are deeply divided (approximately 1/3 of distance to the leaf base) into 7-11 acuminate, toothed and cut, ovate to lance-shaped lobes. Leaves turn yellow and red in fall. Each rounded leaf purportedly resembles a full moon, hence the common name. Small purplish-red flowers in pendulous corymbs appear in early spring (April) before the leaves. Flowers are followed by winged samaras (to 1” long) which ripen in late summer to early fall.

• Hardiness Zone: 4-10
• Height: 20-75 Feet
• Spread: 4-8 Feet
• Spacing: 6-12 Feet

Interesting Notes about Acer japonicum

Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) are prized for their delicate and colorful foliage throughout the growing season and autumn. This tree is a smallish, slow-growing species, with mature heights of 4–30 feet, depending on the cultivar.