Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium'

The leaves resemble grapevine foliage, but appear on the tree with a stiff, spreading branch structure. The leaves are light to robust-green from early spring through summer, changing in autumn to orange-yellow and bright-red. Prefers moist, well-drained soils in part-shade. Will grow in full sun, but leaves may scorch in hot summers. Protect from strong winds. New foliage tends to come out early in spring and can be damaged by late-frosts.

Exotic

Deciduous

Clay soils

Sandy soils

Full sun

Part shade

Family: Sapindaceae, soapberry family, a family of flowering plants.

Genus: Acer, ācer (Latin, adjective), meaning 'sharp', in reference to the pointed leaves. Commonly known as maple, a genus of various trees and shrubs.

Species: Acer japonicum, jāpōnicum (Latin, adjective), meaning 'Japanese, of or relating to Japan', in reference to the species' native geographical location.

Cultivar: Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium'

Common Name: Full Moon Maple

Description: The leaves resemble grapevine foliage, but appear on the tree with a stiff, spreading branch structure. The leaves are light to robust-green from early spring through summer, changing in autumn to orange-yellow and bright-red. Prefers moist, well-drained soils in part-shade. Will grow in full sun, but leaves may scorch in hot summers. Protect from strong winds. New foliage tends to come out early in spring and can be damaged by late-frosts.

Height: 3m

Width: 3m

Soil Type: Clay soils, Sandy soils

Sun and Shade: Full sun, Part shade

Winter Foliage: Deciduous

Origin: Exotic

Foliage:

• Summer: Green

• Autumn: Orange, Red, Yellow

• Winter: None

• Spring: Green