Japanese Maples Shirasawanums

Acer shirasawanum ‘6910’ is a highly desirable and sought after tree that has great yellow green color in early spring becoming a nice medium green in summer. Fall is a blast of yellow orange and red. 6910 tolerates the heat and humidity of warmer climates very well even in full sun in most of its range. Sometimes referred to as 6910 Holland or Holland 6910 this was a seedling numbered for observation and released before being given a proper name. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 Feet    Width:  4-6 FeetSpring Color: Yellow-GreenSummer Color: GreenFall Color: OrangeSun Tolerance: FullPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil

Acer shirasawanum 'Jordan' is a fast growing full moon Japanese Maple. ‘Jordan’ emerges with bright yellow spring color that holds well into summer and tolerates full sun in all but the hottest climates. The beauty is enhance by red samaras that adorn this small tree in summer. Fall color for ‘Jordan’ is yellow to orange. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 Feet    Width:  4-6 FeetSpring Color: YellowSummer Color: GreenFall Color: YellowSun Tolerance: Full SunPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil

Acer shirasawanum ‘Moonrise’ is an excellent full moon maple with exceptional spring color. The large leaves emerge different shades of pink, peach, and orange. These leaves drastically change color over the first several weeks of spring before finally becoming a yellowish green in late spring that maintains through the summer. Fall color is orange. ‘Moonrise’ is a wonderfully growing small to medium size tree that will reach about 7 feet tall at maturity. ‘Moonrise’ has a graceful shape and grows quite similar to Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn moon’, to which ‘Moonrise’ was a chance seedling. 10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet

Acer shirasawanum ‘Junihitoe’ is a full moon Japanese maple with large rounded leaves perfectly exemplifying the full moon category. These leaves are a very attractive light green in the spring and a darker green in the summer. Fall color is a bright, vibrant orange. Acer shirasawanum ‘Junihitoe’ is an upright growing full moon Japanese maple that doesn’t get very large.10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 3-5 feet

Acer shirasawanum ‘Ezo-no-momiji’ is a beautiful full moon Japanese maple with large rounded leaves that emerge bright green in the spring. These leaves then turn a darker green during the summer months. Both of these foliar colors contrast very nicely off of the light beige bark. ‘Ezo-no-momiji’ then turns a bright yellow to orange in the fall that really stands out. Acer shirasawanum ‘Ezo-no-momiji’ is a slow growing full moon Japanese maple that won’t get very tall.10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 3-5 feet

Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ is an excellent Full Moon Japanese maple with yellow-green leaves in the spring. This yellow hue maintains across the foliage throughout most of the summer given proper afternoon shade. Fall colors are a spectacular array of yellow and orange. ‘Autumn Moon’ is a small to medium sized tree with an excellent branching structure. ‘Autumn Moon’ is a very attractive Full Moon Japanese maple that is a must have for nearly every landscape. 10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 4-6 feetSpring Color: Yellow-GreenSummer Color: Yellow-GreenFall Color: YellowSun Tolerance: PartialPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil

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 '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

‘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