Acer Shirasawanum Cultivars

Rare and Unusual Japanese Maples - Acer shirasawanum,

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The photo on the left is the Aureum in our display garden and on the right is the same maple showing fall color. The third photo is a one gallon Aureum.

The common name for this cultivar is 'Golden Full Moon Maple' an older cultivar in the same genus as the Autumn Moon Maple [Acer shirasawanum Autumn Moon]

A small to medium sized tree with wonderful color throughout the growing season. The new growth is an exquisite lime green. Summer color is a golden lime green with a tinge of red along the edges of each leaf. The Golden Full Moon Maple is a spectacular tree.

Recommended sun exposure is in the morning with some shade protection in the hot afternoon sun. Fall colors are some of the best for any Japanese Maple ranging from gold to orange to red often on each individual leaf.

This cultivar is highly desired for a smaller partial shade garden. Placement in either a Northern or Eastern location would be best. It is an extremely slow grower which may reach 8' in 15 years. Once established hardy to USDA Zone 5.

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Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'

This photo shows summer color as grown in our display garden. Another of my [Sam] favorites.

Selected by J. D. Vertrees in the 1970s this lovely cultivar is in the same genus as the Golden Full Moon Maple [Acer shirasawanum Aureum]. A small to medium sized tree with wonderful color throughout the growing season. The new growth ranges in color from yellow to dark orange. Summer color tones similarly are shades of lemon green, gold, salmon and orange.

Recommended sun exposure is in the morning with some shade protection in the hot afternoon sun. Fall colors mirror the spring and summer look with all the leaves darker in color from gold to red. Prefers morning sun with some protection from hot afternoon sun. Estimated height in 10 years is 7'. Once established hardy to USDA zone 5. A must for a Japanese Maple collector. [Please note: the 1 gallon Autumn Moon maples are still quite small]

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Acer shirasawanum 'Red Dawn'

The photo shows the beginning of fantastic fall color. The leaves will evolve to a deeper crimson -scarlet red. One of the best maples for fall color!

Red Dawn is a new shirasawanum cultivar from Talon Buchholz in Gaston, Oregon. As the name implies this is a red leaf shirasawanum cultivar though summer color is more of a purple green. The fall color is the reason for the name - it is an electric crimson red.

Red Dawn has a lovely shape and growth habit not too big and more like a tree than a bush. Height in 10 years 9' with a 4' spread. This cultivar can handle full sun to partial shade and is a perfect maple for a small sunny garden as the centerpiece. Once established hardy to USDA zone 5.

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Acer shirasawanum 'Jordan'

The photos are courtesy of Talon Buchholz. The first one shows the spring color turning towards summer with the red tint around the edges. The third photo shows the transitioning fall color.

Jordan is a relatively new maple that provides an alternative to the 'Golden Full Moon Maple' - Aureum. Jordan is faster growing than Aureum and can handle more sun without burning as Aureum would.

A small to medium sized tree with wonderful color throughout the growing season. The new growth is a little more of a lemon color than Aureum. Summer color is a golden lemon lime green. Fall colors are exquisite from yellow to gold, orange and red.

This cultivar is highly desired because of the rapid growth and yellow green new growth. Jordan may reach 8' tall and 4' wide in 8 years. Once established hardy to USDA Zone 6.

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Acer shirasawanum 'Kawaii'

The first photo is courtesy of Talon Buchholz showing fall color. The second photo is the Kawaii in our display garden during summer. The third photo is a one gallon Kawaii for sale in the fall.

Kawaii is a slow growing lace leaf cultivar that can reach 4' in 10 years. New growth is pale pink red turning to a darker red color with green in the summer months. Words cannot describe the unusual beauty of this rare cultivar, but in Japanese the name means 'cute' and that is absolutely correct.

Growth habit is compact for a lace leaf and it is often grafted on a high standard to give it some height which we think adds to the overall appearance. However, a low graft is perfect for the bonsai enthusiast. Wonderful addition to a small garden or for a container on a deck or patio. Once established hardy to USDA zone 5. Fall color is orange to crimson. Truly a collector's must.

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The first photo is courtesy of Talon Buchholz. The second and third photos show the Sensu in our display garden during the summer and then with fall color.

Acer shirasawanum 'Sensu'

Sensu is another new cultivar introduced by Talon Buchholz - Buchholz and Buchholz Nursery in Gaston, Oregon. The name Sensu is Japanese for 'moving fan.' New growth is variegated from light green to gold. Summer color is green, gold and orange changing to pumpkin orange in the fall and then pink-red.

Sensu grows gracefully to an upright tree of about 6-7' tall. Overall Sensu has a compact shape that makes it perfect for a small space. Once established hardy to USDA zone 5.

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