Moonrise Japanese Maple Live Plant, Acer Shirasawanum Moonrise, Full Moon Maple, Red Spring Chartreuse Summer Foliage, Colorful Fall Tree, 1–2 Feet, 6 Inch Pot

Add spectacular seasonal color to your garden with Acer shirasawanum 'Moonrise', an exceptional Full Moon Japanese Maple prized for its luminous foliage and elegant rounded growth habit.

This beautiful cultivar puts on a remarkable color display throughout the growing season. New spring leaves emerge bright red to coral-pink, mature into glowing chartreuse or neon-lime green during summer, and transform into fiery shades of orange, gold, and red in autumn.

With its compact growth habit and striking foliage, Moonrise makes a wonderful specimen tree for gardens, woodland borders, and decorative containers.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Acer shirasawanum 'Moonrise'

• Common Name: Moonrise Full Moon Japanese Maple

• Plant Height: Approximately 1–2 feet

• Shipping Pot: 6-inch nursery pot

• Foliage Type: Deciduous

• Spring Color: Bright red to coral-pink new growth

• Summer Color: Chartreuse to neon-lime green

• Fall Color: Fiery orange, gold, and red

• Growth Habit: Densely branched, rounded shrub or small tree

• 10-Year Size: Approximately 6–8 feet tall and wide

• Mature Size: Approximately 12–15 feet tall and wide

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

A Spectacular Three-Season Color Display

Spring – Bright Red New Growth

Fresh leaves emerge in luminous red and coral-pink shades, creating a beautiful contrast against older branches.

Summer – Glowing Chartreuse Foliage

The foliage matures to brilliant lime-green and chartreuse. New red growth may continue to appear against the green summer canopy.

Autumn – Fiery Fall Colors

As temperatures change, the foliage develops gorgeous shades of orange, gold, and bright red.

Growing and Care Guide

Sunlight: Grows in full sun to partial shade. In regions with intense summer heat, afternoon shade can help protect foliage and maintain its vibrant appearance.

Soil: Prefers moist, organically rich, slightly acidic, well-draining soil. Avoid heavy, poorly drained soil and waterlogged conditions.

Watering: Water consistently, especially while the plant is establishing. Keep the soil evenly moist without allowing it to become soggy.

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, preferably during late winter.

Beautiful Garden Uses

• Colorful specimen tree

• Woodland and Japanese-style gardens

• Decorative patio containers

• Front-yard landscape focal point

• High-contrast planting with dark burgundy foliage or evergreen conifers

Shipping and Important Notes

• You will receive one live Moonrise Japanese Maple, approximately 1–2 feet tall.

• Ships in a 6-inch nursery pot.

• Plant height, branching, and foliage color may vary naturally with the season.

• Plants may experience minor stress during shipping. Unpack promptly and allow your plant time to acclimate.

• Seasonal foliage colors change throughout the year; the plant may not display every color at the time of delivery.

Bring home the extraordinary seasonal beauty of Moonrise Japanese Maple and enjoy its colorful foliage from spring through autumn!