Acer Shirasawanum Aureum
Acer shirasawanum aureum more commonly known as golden full moon maple and previously called acer japonica or acer japonicum is a deciduous slow growing shrub with stunning seasonal foliage.
Acer shirasawanum aureum. Aureum often is overlooked its beautiful yellow green foliage attractive fall leaves and prominent red flowers and seeds make this a stunning tree for the pacific northwest landscape. It is similar in appearance to acer japonicum. Acer shirasawanum sometimes commonly called full moon maple or shirasawa maple is native to japan. Acer shirasawanum the shirasawa s maple or fullmoon maple japanese.
Genus acer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired often palmately lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. In japan it is a much loved tree while here in the pacific northwest we love the acer palmatums so a. Ooitayameigetsu is a species of maple native to japan on central and southern honshū fukushima prefecture southwards shikoku and kyūshū. Other common names golden full moon maple golden shirasawa maple.
Synonyms acer japonicum aureum acer japonicum var. Acer shirasawanum aureum is a slow growing maple reaching an ultimate height of 30 feet. It s a compact rounded maple ideal for growing in a small garden or used in a shady border. Emerging intensely bright yellow in spring the rounded palmate leaves adorned with 7 9 sharply pointed lobes gradually turn pale chartreuse as the season progresses.
It is a small slow growing upright rounded deciduous tree that over time may rise to 16 20 tall. Acer shirasawanum aureum has golden yellow to lime green foliage from spring to summer which turns a rich orange red before falling in autumn. The branches of this acer display rounded pale buttery yellow leaves in the spring with tiny crimson flowers. It also grows as a multi stemmed shrub.