Easy to grow

Cutleaf Fullmoon Maple

Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium'

Overview

The Cutleaf Fullmoon Maple is one of nature's most beautiful trees. Its intricate, delicate leaves have deep lobes and unique lobing patterns- each one showing its own distinct character. Its light silvery-green foliage turns a golden yellow in fall. The Cutleaf Fullmoon Maple produces long, elegant branches with large, full flowers that shimmer in the moonlight. In spring, the foliage emerges in a brilliant array of soft pinks, whites, and yellows. This eye-catching display gives this tree its name- Cutleaf Fullmoon Maple. Combined with beautiful bark that takes on an attractive whitish hue, this tree is sure to be a stunning addition to any garden.

Care Guide

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Watering

Average — every "7-10" days.

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Light

Full sun, part shade.

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Soil

Humus rich, Well-drained

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 6–6.

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Pruning

Best pruned in March, April, June, July, August.

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Propagation

Cutting, Grafting Propagation

Diseases & Pests

Common pests: Aphids, adelgids, Canker, sap rot, Caterpillar, cutworm, Fungal leaf spot, Galls, Heart rot, Mites, Root rot, Scale insects, Wilt.

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