Moonrise Full Moon Japanese Maple Live Plant, Acer shirasawanum, Red Spring Chartreuse Green Foliage, Fall Color Tree, 3–4 Feet, 3-Gallon Pot

Moonrise Full Moon Japanese Maple – Acer shirasawanum 'Moonrise', 3–4 Feet Tall, 3-Gallon Pot

Bring extraordinary seasonal color to your garden with the Moonrise Full Moon Japanese Maple (Acer shirasawanum 'Moonrise'). This remarkable ornamental tree is admired for its beautiful rounded leaves and dramatic color changes throughout the growing season. Its vibrant foliage makes it an outstanding focal point for gardens, patios, and landscape designs.

Plant Details

• Variety: Moonrise Full Moon Japanese Maple

• Botanical name: Acer shirasawanum 'Moonrise'

• Quantity: 1 live plant

• Plant height: Approximately 3–4 feet tall

• Shipping container: 3-gallon pot

• Growth habit: Rounded, densely branched shrub or small tree

• USDA hardiness zones: 5–9

• Approximate 10-year size: 6–8 feet tall and wide

• Potential mature size: 12–15 feet tall and wide

Spectacular Seasonal Foliage

One of the most attractive features of 'Moonrise' is its changing foliage color.

• Spring: New leaves emerge in brilliant red to coral-pink shades, creating a striking contrast against older foliage.

• Summer: Leaves mature into glowing chartreuse or neon-lime green. Fresh red growth may continue appearing against the green summer canopy.

• Fall: The foliage transforms into a beautiful display of fiery orange, golden yellow, and bright red.

Its distinctive rounded leaves have 9–11 shallow lobes, creating the characteristic Full Moon Maple appearance.

Growth Habit & Landscape Uses

'Moonrise' naturally develops an elegant, rounded form with dense branching. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for several landscape applications:

• Garden focal point: Brightens garden beds and landscape spaces with luminous foliage.

• Woodland gardens: Adds beautiful color to partially shaded garden areas.

• Contrast planting: Looks striking beside dark burgundy Japanese maples or evergreen conifers.

• Patio container: Makes an attractive specimen for a large decorative container.

Growing Information

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade. Afternoon shade can help protect foliage in regions with intensely hot summers.

• Soil: Moist, organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soil.

• Water: Water regularly, especially while establishing. Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged.

• Drainage: Avoid dense, poorly drained soil and standing water.

• Mulching: Apply mulch around the root zone to help retain soil moisture.

• Pruning: Requires little pruning. Remove dead or damaged branches and lightly shape when needed.

'Moonrise' is noted for better sun and leaf-scorch tolerance than some traditional Full Moon Maple selections, although protection from intense afternoon heat is still beneficial.

Shipping & Arrival

You will receive one live Moonrise Japanese Maple, approximately 3–4 feet tall, shipped in a 3-gallon pot.

Natural variations in foliage color, branching, and plant shape are normal. Some stress during transit is possible. Please unpack your plant promptly after delivery and allow it time to acclimate to its new environment.

As a deciduous tree, it may naturally lose its leaves during the dormant season. Foliage color and appearance vary with the season and growing conditions.

Add the remarkable Moonrise Full Moon Japanese Maple to your landscape and enjoy its brilliant red, chartreuse, and autumn foliage displays!