Aureum Golden Full Moon Japanese Maple 2 - Year Live Plant

Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' (Golden Full Moon Japanese Maple) * Full shade * Zones 5-7 * 20'-30' tall * 20'-30' wide * Origin Japan Royal Horticultural Society award of Garden Merit! Beautiful yellow-green foliage! Excellent choice for BONSAI! Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' Pronounced: A-ser shir-ah-sa-WAN-um. A slow growing maple reaching an ultimate height of 30 feet. In Japan it is a much loved tree, while here 'Aureum' often is overlooked. Its beautiful yellow-green foliage with attractive fall leaves and prominent red flowers and seeds makes this a stunning tree for the North American landscape. It will take at least ten years for it to reach six feet tall, and it builds character as it ages. Light or dappled shade is best for this maple as afternoon sun will scorch its leaves and deep shade will turn the leaves too green. Plant tree in area protected from cold or strong winds as exposure can cause leaves to turn brown. Good soil preparation with plenty of organic material will insure your tree thrives. Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' was once thought to be an Acer japonicum, but is now part of a group recognized as its own separate species, named after Japanese dendrologist—Miho Shirasawa. The Royal Horticultural Society awarded this cultivar a First Class Certificate and an Award of Garden Merit. This would be great to train as a bonsai! Companion Plants: Goes well with 'Shaina', 'Fernleaf' and 'Beni Schichihenge' Japanese Maples. Check out our store for these great plants!

• Golden full moon maple is a choice and sought after small tree which is perfect for the smaller garden
• In spring the buds open to reveal intensely bright lemon yellow foliage, dazzling during the often gray days of spring
• As the leaves mature they will soften to chartreuse in early summer. Bright red samaras (helicopter-like seeds) are prominently nestled in the foliage and will remain colorful well into summer
• In autumn, the tree is dotted in tones of orange and red. The slow growth and unique framework of the golden full moon maple makes this an excellent choice for containers
• 2 - year plant will reach 20 feet at maturity - shipped in container with soil. Hardy zone 3-9