Acer shirasawanum 'Moonrise' High Humidity with a subtle yellow centre

with a subtle yellow centre

It forms slender stems with delicate pinnatifid leaves—thin and membranous—with elegant fenestrations that deepen as the plant ages

Because this hybrid will more readily benefit from humid air

while insufficient light may slow its growth

Acer shirasawanum 'Moonrise' High Humidity with a subtle yellow centreThe Acer shirasawanum 'Moonrise', a refined small full moon maple, is one of the most rewarding Japanese style trees you can grow in a British garden. From the moment its leaves unfurl in spring, this slow growing specimen puts on a three act colour show that few other shrubs can match: bright red new foliage in spring, glowing yellow green and chartreuse through summer, and a final flourish of orange and scarlet in autumn. It is a true focal point