SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum'

COMMON NAME: Golden Full Moon Maple

GARDEN SIZE: 16-20 ft. tall x 16-20 ft. wide

GROWTH RATE: Slow

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): Upright, Rounded Canopy

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; Bright Yellow in Spring, Darkening to Yellow-Green in Summer; Orange, Red, and Purple in Fall

FLOWERS: Reddish-Purple in Spring. Showy Red Samaras, maturing to Brown in Fall.

PLANT ORIGIN: Japan

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.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to pets.

USES: Specimen, Fall Color