Acer shirasawanum Moonrise ('Munn 001') (PBR)
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Acer shirasawanum Moonrise is a decorative plant, which is primarily grown for its foliage. Bright red when it first emerges,...
3 litre pot | 40cm tall | grafted
£64.99
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
Acer shirasawanum Moonrise is a decorative plant, which is primarily grown for its foliage. Bright red when it first emerges, it turns a fresh yellow-green as it matures, then takes on spectacular autumnal colour, turning orange and then red shades before it falls.
The winged red fruits that develop in late summer are also attractive and these can usually be seen swirling to the ground as they ripen in autumn.
This relatively compact, deciduous shrub will provide you with a beautiful focal point in a small garden, while in larger spaces, it can be used to illuminate a partially shaded border. Said to be more resistant to leaf scorch than other acers, the striking foliage of Moonrise is still at its best where it is protected from cold, drying winds and excessive midday sun.
The winged red fruits that develop in late summer are also attractive and these can usually be seen swirling to the ground as they ripen in autumn.
This relatively compact, deciduous shrub will provide you with a beautiful focal point in a small garden, while in larger spaces, it can be used to illuminate a partially shaded border. Said to be more resistant to leaf scorch than other acers, the striking foliage of Moonrise is still at its best where it is protected from cold, drying winds and excessive midday sun.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Acer shirasawanum Moonrise ('Munn 001') (PBR):
Plant in a sheltered spot, away from cold winds. Dig in a hole twice the size the root ball, add well-rotted organic matter and stake when young. Do not allow to dry out while it is getting established.
Protect young trees from winter frost with a 10cm (4in) mulch of organic matter, taking care to leave space around the trunk of the tree.
No routine pruning is required, just remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when they are fully dormant. Avoid pruning at any other time of the year as acers tend to 'bleed' sap if cut while they are actively growing.
Protect young trees from winter frost with a 10cm (4in) mulch of organic matter, taking care to leave space around the trunk of the tree.
No routine pruning is required, just remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when they are fully dormant. Avoid pruning at any other time of the year as acers tend to 'bleed' sap if cut while they are actively growing.
Please note:
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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