Acer japonicum Meigetsu
A Very vigorous growing medium sized super hardy JM that has stunning fall color. You can't go wrong with this one in northern areas but it does need a bit of shade the more south you live the more shade it will need. As With most japonicum it does well as an understory tree.
The name Meigetsu translates to "Harvest Moon.
- Winter Hardiness: Zone 5 - Down to -20°
- Summer Hardiness: Tree will be planted in partial shade
- Tree Size: Medium up to 12' in ten years or more
- Tree Form: Upright and open
- Leaf Size: Medium
- Leaf Type: Basic (Palmatum, Japonicum, Shirasawanum)
- Spring Color: Yellow Green
- Summer Color: Green
- Fall Color: Red, Yellow and Orange