Synonyms
Acer 'Autumn Moon'
Acer palmatum 'Autumn Moon'
Trees
A bushy tree or large shrub, up to about 6m high, with grey-brown bark, and rounded eleven-lobed leaves about 6cm across. Leaves are clear yellow or yellowish-green, but in full sun are green with yellowish veins; in both situations they are tinged burnt-orange and turn orange-red in autumn. Cream and pink flowers, in spring, are held in upright spreading clusters, and are followed by winged near-horizontal greenish-brown fruits about 2cm across
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
4-8 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres