Acer shirasawanum 'Seasons of Change' Full Moon Japanese Maple
from $39.00
Acer shirasawanum ‘Seasons of Change’ is a Full Moon Japanese maple with beautiful green leaves in spring that also maintain a reddish hue. These leaves are deeply divided and mature into solid green leaves through most of the summer, but some of the leaves will have this reddish hue on the new growth. Fall color then ranges from yellow to orange to red and really puts on a show. 10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 6-8 feet
Acer shirasawanum 'Red Dawn' Full Moon Japanese Maple
from $39.00
Acer shirasawanum 'Red Dawn' is probably a hybrid between shirasawanum and palmatum this maple has brilliant red spring color enhanced by the white pubescence on newly emerging leaves. This very strong growing upright cultivar hold its color well into the summer. Fall color is also red. 'Red Dawn' tolerates heat and sun very well but would appreciate a break from the hot summer sun in hotter climates. Even though this cultivar is most often listed as a shirasawanum it should be considered a hybrid or maybe even a palmatum as the seeds hang down like a palmatum rather than being held erect like true shirasawanums.
10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 Feet Width: 5-6 Feet
Acer shirasawanum 'Bronze Age' Full Moon Japanese Maple
from $39.00
Acer shirasawanum ‘Bronze Age’ is a fascinating full moon Japanese maple variety. ‘Bronze Age’ leafs out with a bronze-red leaf color in the spring that eventually transitions to burgundy and eventually an olive green. ‘Bronze Age’ will typically then have a summer push of new growth that includes that bronze color again on top of the more mature green foliage. Fall color is a fantastic mix of yellows and oranges.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer shirasawanum 'Johin' Full Moon Japanese Maple
from $39.00
Acer Shirasawanum 'Johin' emerges purple in early spring with prominent green veins giving it a very attractive and different appearance that stands out in the garden. In summer, the color becomes olive green. The growth habit is decidedly upright. Fall color is predominantly yellow with orange markings creating a very desirable effect. The Japanese translation of johin is elegant which aptly describes this cultivar. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 4-6 Feet
Acer shirasawanum 'Shira Red' Full Moon Japanese Maple
$79.00
‘Shira Red’ is a Bucholz and Bucholz introduction may possibly be a hybrid between Acer palmatum and Acer shirasawanum. Although the color is more palmatum like this cool plant holds its seeds erect and the leaves just have a shirasawanum look to them. Spring color is bright red then hardens off to a dark maroon color. In summer the sturdy foliage fist turns bronze and in hotter climate eventually turns green. Fall color is fiery red. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 6-8 FeetSpring Color: RedSummer Color: MaroonFall Color: RedSun Tolerance: PartialPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil