A full-moon maple with large, deeply cut fern-like green leaves that turn spectacular shades of crimson, orange and gold in autumn. A bold-textured feature for sheltered gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 4 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Fernleaf Full Moon Maple
Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' is a slow-growing shrub in the Sapindaceae family. It reaches around 4 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage.
Where to grow Fernleaf Full Moon Maple
Fernleaf Full Moon Maple suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Fernleaf Full Moon Maple does best in loamy, free-draining and acidic soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Fernleaf Full Moon Maple does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Fernleaf Full Moon Maple in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Fernleaf Full Moon Maple in the garden
Fernleaf Full Moon Maple earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate as Fernleaf Full Moon Maple. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Buying Fernleaf Full Moon Maple
Plant Sale lists Fernleaf Full Moon Maple as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
