Autumn Moon Full Moon Maple

Autumn Moon Fullmoon Maple (Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon') Autumn Moon Fullmoon Maple (Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon') is a compact ornamental maple prized for its bold, rounded leaves and warm, luminous color that shifts through the seasons. In spring and summer, the foliage often carries soft golden to chartreuse tones with hints of orange, creating a bright canopy that feels refined and calm at the same time. As temperatures cool, the leaves transition into richer oranges and reds, giving the plant a strong autumn finish without needing a large footprint. With its layered branching and glowing foliage, Autumn Moon is an easy focal point for entry gardens, patios, and small landscape spaces where you want a high-end, design-forward look. Distinctive Features The leaves are broad, rounded, and deeply lobed, giving the canopy a full, textured look that stands out from finer-leaved Japanese maples. Color is the signature trait, with warm tones that can look almost backlit in the right light, especially in morning sun or late afternoon. The tree typically forms a graceful, mounded structure with attractive branching, providing visual interest even when it is not in peak color. It performs best with protection from harsh afternoon sun and drying winds, which helps the foliage stay clean and prevents scorch in hotter sites. Growing Conditions...