Plant Details

Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum'

Golden Fullmoon Maple

Zone: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Exposure: Light/Bright Shade

Plant Category: Shade & Flowering Trees

Height: Minimum 12 feet , Maximum 15 feet
Width: Minimum 18 inches, Maximum 18 inches

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Lovely full moon maple with a similar habit to that of Acer circinnatum, the vine maple, but more tolerant of sun -- all but full afternoon sun -- with delicate golden leaves that tint orange then become vibrant orange in autumn, the tree growing to 8-10 ft in time. Decent drainage and regular summer water for best appearance. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

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Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:28 PM

One of the most prized of the ''Japanese'' maples, but one of the hardest to get. Somewhat difficult to propagate, it grows slowly and burns in the sun because of the golden foliage, but worth the trouble in a filtered-sun location.

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Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:28 PM

Of the varieties of this large shrub/small tree, one of the "most compelling in the composition of the garden picture is 'Aureum' the leaves of which are a pale golden yellow throughout the season." (Barber ; Phillips). Sun-PSh/Med

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Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:28 PM

A nice specimen of the Golden Full Moon Maple can seem to levitate in the garden with its glowing golden green leaves. 15 ft t & w. Protect from hot sun.

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5 Nurseries Carry This Plant:

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Name	City/State	Email	Phone	Prod Type	Availability
Jaycee Newman Inc.	Boring, OR	Email now	503-663-7373	BB: X Container: X
KG Farms Inc.	Woodburn, OR	Email now	503-678-3245	Container: 1	Availability List
Segger Nursery Ltd.	Abbotsford, BC	Email now	604-857-7783	BB: 1 Container: X
Sester Farms Inc.	Gresham, OR	Email now	503-663-4844	Container: X	Availability List
TSW Nursery Sales Inc.	Aurora, OR	Email now	503-678-4401	Container: X