Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun

(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

10 - 12 Feet

Mature Spread

10 - 12 Feet

Growing Zones

5 to 8

The Autumn Moon Japanese Maple is a fast-growing, compact tree that displays colorful foliage throughout the year. The Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' has broad, deeply lobed palmate leaves. When the leaves first emerge in the spring, they are yellow with hints of orange and complement the tiny pink and cream flower clusters. The flowers later turn into samaras, or seed pods, also known as spinners. By fall, the leaves turn a deeply saturated hue of red and orange.

The Autumn Moon Japanese Maple makes an excellent addition to a cottage garden, or use this beauty as a specimen planting. This tree stays compact and fits a small yard or an area with limited space. The Autumn Moon Japanese Maple is easy to maintain and does not require much attention.

Autumn Moon Japanese Maple Care

The Autumn Moon Japanese Maple will eventually reach about 12 feet tall and wide, so plant it in an open spot away from power lines and far enough away from buildings. This tree can live in fun sun to partial shade. Plants grown in increased sunlight levels will have more intense variegation. Select a site with moist and rich soil and allow excess water to drain. New plants need consistent water, but rainwater can sustain established plants.

This tree does not need much pruning, as it tends to have an excellent natural shape. Remove dead and damaged growth as required, and if you need to shape Autumn Moon, do so when the tree is dormant. Avoid trimming this Japanese Maple when the sap is flowing in the spring. Fertilize the tree in the spring before the leaves emerge, using a balanced fertilizer.

Autumn Moon Japanese Maple Spacing

The Autumn Moon Japanese Maple is a compact tree that grows about 8 to 10 feet tall and wide. Space this tree approximately 6 to 8 feet away from buildings, sheds, and other structures so the canopy can spread.

Autumn Moon Japanese Maple Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8

Plant Type: Trees

Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height: 10 - 12 Feet

Mature Spread: 10 - 12 Feet

Spacing: 10 - 12 Feet

Habit: Upright

Flower Color(s):

Flower Description:

Bloom Period:

Foliage Type: Deciduous

Foliage Color(s): Orange, Red

Foliage Description: Multi-Color

Seasonal Interest: Fall Interest

Watering: Average

Resists: N/A

Tolerates: Heat

Attracts: Birds

Container Role:

Uses: Edging, Hedges & Privacy, Specimen or Focal Point

Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance

Brand:

Common Name: Autumn Moon Japanese Maple

Other Name(s): Autumn Moon

Scientific Name: Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'

SKU:: 1231003644-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot

Also Known As:
Quart

Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year

Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"

Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W

Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"

Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W

Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"

Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W

Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"

Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W

Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon

Plant Age:
~3-4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"

Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W

Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone	Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10	March 24th
Zone 9	March 31st
Zone 8	April 7th
Zone 7	April 14th
Zone 6b	April 21st
Zone 6a	April 28th
Zone 5b	May 5th
Zone 5a	May 12th
Zone 4	May 19th
Zone 3	May 26th

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