Acer shirasawanum Moonrise ('Munn 001'PBR)
Shirasawa maple [Moonrise]
A compact shrub of loosely-rounded habit. Palmate leaves with sharply-toothed lobes are bright-red when young. The foliage becomes a fresh yellow-green as it matures, then turns orange and red shades in autumn
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Orange Red | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Acer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. Many have fine autumn colour, and some have ornamental stems
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade; this Japanese maple is said to be more resistant to leaf scorch than many other cultivars, but the striking foliage is still at its best where it is protected from cold, drying winds and excessive midday sun. For more advice, see Japanese maple cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus
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