Shirasawanum aureum japanese maple

Not to worry for those in hot climates, as 'Yasemin' is exceptionally heat tolerant as well. The rounded foliage is typical of Acer shirasawanum in the wild and is quite different from what we find in cultivation. In this case, plants should be slowly acclimated to sunnier areas. This makes 'Bashful' a great full moon Japanese maple for containers or small spaces.

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Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' was once thought to be an Acer japonicum, but now part of a group recognized as its own separate species, named after Japanese dendrologist--Miho Shirasawa.

‘Sensu’ may reach around 8 ft in height in 10 years.
Acer shirasawanum 'Sensu’ is a hybrid upright Japanese maple that was found as a chance seedling from Acer shirasawanum ‘Palmatifolium’ by plant breeder Jim Baggett at Oregon State University.
'Moonrise' a great introduction by one of our good friends, Carl Munn, receiving the 2016 Maple of the Year Award given out by the North American Branch of the Maple Society.
These 'Moonrise' are chip bud grafted, which means the grafts are more prominent at this young age.

It leafs out in he spring with a red to lavender rounded leaf. This will allow you to find the right spot in the yard for 'Aureum' to shine.

Acer shirasawanum 'Palmatifolium' is a full moon maple with large green leaves that cup downward. Use them to accentuate an entryway or as a focal point to draw attention to a certain area of the landscape or home.

Possible disease problems are Verticillium wilt, tar spot, leaf spot and root rot. You may need sunglasses in the early spring for all the bright neon yellow color ‘Jordan’ will shine in your garden.

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Acer shirasawanum 'Yasemin'

'Yasemin' starts its spring display with large deep maroon leaves that are more divided than other shirasawanum types.

Plant tree in area protected from cold or strong winds as exposure can cause leaves to turn brown. 'Autumn Moon' was a chance seedling that was selected and introduced by JD Vertrees, who wrote the original book on Japanese maples. A. japonicum 'Aureum'
Family: Aceraceae
Pronounced: A-ser shir-ah-sa-WAN-um

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‘Jordan’ is listed as an Acer shirasawanum but may actually be an Acer shirasawanum x palmatum hybrid. Fall color is a bright crimson red.
Light:
Light or dappled shade; leaves will scorch in sun. 'Palmatifolium' may reach 12-16 ft in 20 years.

‘Trompenburg’ is an upright red Japanese maple that has a very unique leaf structure.

In the early spring malting shades of orange-red to purple-red over lime green make this tree a joy to photograph.