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Red Dawn Full Moon Japanese Maple-Compact Size-Vibrant Foliage 2.5-3" cal B&B

Red Dawn Full Moon Japanese Maple-Compact Size-Vibrant Foliage 2.5-3" cal B&B

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Acer shirasawanum 'Red Dawn'

Acer shirasawanum 'Red Dawn'

Description

Acer shirasawanum 'Red Dawn', commonly known as the 'Red Dawn' Full Moon Japanese Maple, is a stunning deciduous tree known for its vibrant red foliage that transitions to a brilliant orange in the fall. This cultivar is prized for its compact size and beautiful, palmate leaves that provide a striking display throughout the growing season.

Suggested Uses

This maple is ideal for use as a focal point in gardens, as a specimen tree in small landscapes, or in containers on patios. Its vibrant foliage makes it a perfect choice for adding color and interest to shaded or partially shaded areas.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Acer shirasawanum 'Red Dawn'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Red Dawn' Full Moon Japanese Maple
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically reaches 8-10 feet in height and width
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Insignificant flowers in spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas, and other shade-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Ensure the root flare is at soil level
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent leaf scorch
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