Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium'

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Acer japonicum (Fernleaf Fullmoon Maple)

Fernleaf Fullmoon Maple

Full-Moon Maple has deeply lobed leaves, crimson autumn color, and plenty of small, reddish flowers in spring. Grow as small tree or multi-stemmed shrub. Growth habit is mounded, bushy, and spreading.

Good fall color
Deeply lobed leaves
Free-flowering

Height

15-30 Feet

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Spread

15-30 Feet


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Provides great interest in flower, foliage, fall color and form for all seasons. Although projected heights are up to 30 feet, in reality the maximum heith is 10-15. Trees unlikely to reach mature height for 25 to 35 years, maybe more.

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Interesting Notes

The cultivar name, 'Aconitifolium' refers to the fact that its ferny foliage that resembles that of Monkshood (Aconitum). This beautiful tree makes a great specimen plant and is very hardy.


USDA Hardiness Zone 5 - 7

Great Companions

Tiger Eyes Sumac Tiger Eyes Sumac (Rhus typhina ''Bailtiger'')
Wentworth Viburnum Wentworth Viburnum (Viburnum trilobum ''Wentworth'')
Compacta Inkberry Compacta Inkberry (Ilex glabra ''Compacta'')

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade
Habit
Deciduous
Landscape Use
Shrub
Tree
Water Needs
Medium
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