Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'
Shirasawa Maple





Has apricot-orange spring leaves that are yellow-green through summer. Autumn leaves are orange and yellow. Protect from full sun as the leaves will be scorched. Shelter from strong winds. Grow in moist, well-drained soil.
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Taxonomy and Etymology
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 shirasawanum, shirasawanum (Latinised), named after Japanese botanist Yasuyoshi Shirasawa (1868 - 1947).
Cultivar: Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'
Common Name: Shirasawa Maple
Other Common Name(s): Full Moon Maple
Description and Features
Description: Has apricot-orange spring leaves that are yellow-green through summer. Autumn leaves are orange and yellow. Protect from full sun as the leaves will be scorched. Shelter from strong winds. Grow in moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 4m
Width: 3m
Uses: Small garden
Sun and Shade: Part shade, Full shade
Winter Foliage: Deciduous
Origin: Exotic
Foliage:
Summer: Yellow, Green
Autumn: Orange, Yellow
Winter: None
Spring: Orange
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acer_shirasawanum
https://species.wikimedia.org/wiki/Acer_shirasawanum
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/21085/acer-shirasawanum/details
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/acer-shirasawanum/
https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/acer-shirasawanum
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/167917/i-acer-shirasawanum-i-autumn-moon/details
https://www.gardenia.net/plant/acer-shirasawanum-autumn-moon