SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acer japonicum 'Rising Sun'

COMMON NAME: Rising Sun Full Moon Maple

GARDEN SIZE: 20 feet tall x 15 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: 12-15 inches per year

USDA ZONE: 5-7

EXPOSURE: Shade to Partial Sun

WATER & SOIL: Tolerant of various soil moistures and textures. Requires supplemental water during drought conditions.

HABIT (FORM): Broad, upright

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; large, heavily textured green leaves (up to 8" across), with stunning red, yellow, and orange fall colors

FLOWERS: Not mentioned

PLANT ORIGIN: Japan, Manchuria and Korea

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.

FERTILIZING: Not necessary, but may apply organic compost in the spring. Fertilization can lead to excessive growth.

PRUNING: No pruning is necessary. May remove dead branches when needed. If shaping is desired, may be trimmed during dormancy.