Japanese Full Moon Seeds

20 Japanese ‘Full Moon’ Maple Seeds
(MAPLE-J-FM-20)
The Green Full Moon Maple’s parent is a ‘Full Moon Maple’ cultivar showing the signature broad, rounded leaves (like a full moon). Leaves are composed of 9 to 11 tapered lobes and are deeply notched. Eye to catching golden yellow fall color.

20 Japanese ‘Full Moon’ Maple Seeds
20 Japanese Maple Full Moon Seeds
Acer palmatum shirasawanum Full Moon
Fullmoon Maple, Full-Moon Maple, Moon Maple
Description: The Green Full Moon Maple’s parent is a ‘Full Moon Maple’ cultivar showing the signature broad, rounded leaves (like a full moon). Leaves are composed of 9 to 11 tapered lobes and are deeply notched. Eye to catching golden yellow fall color. Prefers slightly warmer climates than the Full Moon Maple.
USDA Zones: 5a to 9b
Full Development Height: 6 to 25 feet
Full Development Spread: 8 feet
Discussion: When selecting a location for you trees, it is best practice to remember that the Green Full Moon Maple has a slow growth rate. It grows up to 8 feet in height and 8 feet in spread. It can be planted in USDA Zones 6 to 9.
Sun and Soil: Prefers light shade and moist, rich, well to drained soil
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Site Requirements: Light dappled shade; evenly moist, well drained soil; protect from drying winds
Texture: Medium to fine
Form: Low; dense rounded top; spreading branches; assumes a layered look
Height: 15 to 25 feet
Width: 10 to 25 feet
Leaf: 2 to 5 inches opposite, simple leaf with 5 to 9 lobes; green during summer; yellow, bronze, purple to red fall color
Flower/Fruit: Small red to purple flowers; attractive if viewed closely but insignificant from a distance
Comments: Can be grown as single or multistemmed small tree; may suffer leaf scorch with excess sun, wind, or drought
Discussion: The Japanese maple grows best in a moist, well draining, fertile soil. When they are grown in areas with hot dry sun, they should be grown in partial shade (afternoon shade) to protect them from scorching. In northern areas, where summer temperatures are more moderate, they will do quite well in full sun. Dwarf varieties (and to a lesser extent, the tall, upright forms), can be easily and successfully grow in large containers or planters, provided there is good drainage. Fertilize in early spring by punching a series of 1 to 2 inch holes, 5 to 6 inches deep, and two feet apart, at the drip line. Fill each hole half way with a good all purpose (10 – 10 – 10), slow release plant food. Water thoroughly after feeding. Plant Japanese maples in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. It may be necessary to provide support stakes to prop up young slender branches until they have developed and strengthened, because the weight of the new foliage may tend to cause the branch to droop to the ground. These trees have tendency to leaf out very early, which unfortunately makes them susceptible to spring frosts. A late frost may result in a loss of the new foliage, but the tree generally survives without any damage. Prune Japanese maples in late fall or winter, while they are dormant, removing any dead or damaged branches. They adapt well to pruning and are easily thinned and sculpted to accentuate their graceful shape. You may prune further to control the size, or create the shape which suits your landscape needs. It is possible to propagate these trees from seed, but the seedlings more than likely be a hybrid, and may not necessarily duplicate the parent plant’s coloration, or even growing structure. Japanese maples can be easily transplanted (even larger specimens).