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Japanese maple 'Moonfire' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Japanese maple 'Moonfire'

Acer palmatum 'Moonfire' (M)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Acer
Family: Sapindaceae

About this plant

'Moonfire' is an upright shrub or small tree, to 4m tall and wide, becoming rounded with age. Its five- to seven-lobed leaves are a dark reddish-purple turning a bright crimson red in the autumn. Small red flowers in spring are followed by red, winged autumn fruits

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moist but well-drained soil. Water in summer if necessary. Leaf colour is best in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Leaf scorch can be caused by lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure. See Japanese maple cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by grafting or softwood cuttings

Pests

Aphids and horse chestnut scale may be a problem

Diseases

Verticillium wilt sometimes a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerCity CourtyardGround CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years