Full Moon Maple 'Palmatifolium' (Acer shirasawanum): Deeply Lobed Green Leaves

Overview

Full Moon Maple 'Palmatifolium' (Acer shirasawanum 'Palmatifolium') is a cultivar of the Full Moon Maple with leaves that are more deeply lobed than the species, resembling those of A. palmatum (hence the name). The foliage is green in summer, turning yellow, orange, and red in fall. A small, rounded tree that bridges the appearance of the two species.

Botanical Profile

• Family: Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
• Genus: Acer (AY-ser)
• Species: Acer shirasawanum (shir-ah-sa-WAN-um)
• Cultivar: 'Palmatifolium'

Cultivation

Best in USDA zones 5-7. Prefers partial shade. Moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Water consistently. Protect from drying winds.

Landscape Uses

Suitable as a specimen in a shaded garden, woodland border, or container. Its unique leaf shape adds interest.