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How to Grow and Care for Fullmoon maple

Fullmoon maple, also known as Downy japanese maple, Amur maple, Fernleaf maple, Japonicum maple

Fullmoon maple requires a balance between moisture and well-draining soil to thrive, making water management essential for its care. Avoiding both soggy conditions and drought is key. Fullmoon maple demands protection from strong winds and intense afternoon sun, as its delicate foliage is prone to desiccation and scorch. Regular pruning to maintain shape and airflow is also beneficial, albeit fullmoon maple does not require extensive maintenance.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Fullmoon maple

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Moderate
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5-6.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	6-9

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Varieties of Fullmoon maple

Fullmoon maple 'Green Cascade'

The fullmoon maple 'Green Cascade' is a cultivar of the Maple species. It received a merit award from the Royal Horticultural Society. Its leaves are stunning in the fall because of their shades of yellow. Its name may come from its appearance prior to its leaves changing color to orange and red. This is a small variety that only reaches approximately 2 m in height.

Fullmoon maple 'Aconitifolium'

The fullmoon maple 'Aconitifolium' (Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium'), previously known as 'Maiku jaku', is a dwarf tree cultivated from fullmoon maple (Acer japonicum), growing to only half the height of the primary species. 'Aconitifolium' is named after the resemblance of its divided leaves to the cowls worn by monks and turns spectacular colors during the fall season.

Fullmoon maple 'Vitifolium'

The fullmoon maple 'Vitifolium' is sometimes called the ‘grape leaf’ in English because its leaves look so much like the leaves of a grapevine. This cultivar is somewhat smaller than the Japanese maple from which it was bred - it grows about 3 to 4.5 m tall. Its foliage starts purple, turns green, and then provides the gardener with beautiful orange and red fall colors.

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Fullmoon maple exhibits a symmetrical, round to spreading silhouette, standing at a stately height of 15-30 feet (4.5-9 meters). The deciduous canopy is characterized by distinctively rounded leaves that mirror the shape of a full moon. Cradled against smooth, gray bark, the foliage emerges with multitudes of deeply dissected lobes. Typically encountered in a majestic multitrunked presentation, fullmoon maple epitomizes the serenity of traditional Asian gardens.