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Full Moon Maple 'Moonrise' (Acer shirasawanum 'Munn 001'): Cherry Red Spring, Chartreuse Summer, Sun Tolerant

Full Moon Maple Moonrise

Overview

'Moonrise' offers bright red spring foliage, wonderful chartreuse summer color, vigorous growth, and increased sun tolerance. Big, beautiful open form similar to 'Aureum'. Grows 15–30 feet tall and wide.

Cultivation

Slightly acidic, well-drained soil; consistent water. Grafted. Low salt tolerance.

Significance

Cherry red spring color and sun tolerance make it a standout among full moon maples.

Other: Japanese Maple 'Amber Ghost' (Acer palmatum 'Amber Ghost'): Series of Stunning Foliage Colors; Japanese Maple 'Oshu Shidare' (Acer palmatum 'Oshu Shidare'): Pendulous Branches with Red-to-Green Foliage; Threadleaf Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum var. dissectum): Cascading Form with Golden Autumn Color; Japanese Maple 'Olson's Frosted Strawberry' (Acer palmatum 'Olson's Frosted Strawberry'): Strawberry Red Spring Foliage with Pink Veins; Golden Full Moon Maple (Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum'): Luminous Chartreuse Foliage for Shade Gardens; Full Moon Maple 'Jordan' (Acer shirasawanum 'Jordan'): Creamy Yellow Foliage with Full Sun Tolerance; Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls' (Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls'): Burgundy Leaves Overlaid with Silver, Heat Tolerant; Coleus 'Florida Sun': Splotchy Red-Orange Foliage for Sun-Loving Containers; Coleus 'Meandering Linda': Crinkly Chocolate-Purple Leaves with Raspberry Bands; Geranium 'Brookside' – Award-Winning Blue Cranesbill

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