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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Fernleaf Full Moon Maple is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Fernleaf Full Moon Maple in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Fernleaf Full Moon Maple with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Fernleaf Full Moon Maple
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