Full Moon Maple
Will it grow where I live?
Full Moon Maple is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Height
- 6 m
- Spread
- 6 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 100 years
- First yield
- after 10 years
- Hardiness
- zone 5–9
- Shade tolerance
- partial shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
- Soil moisture
- moist – very wet
- pH
- 5 – 7
Growing
The Full Moon Maple prefers a location with partial shade to full sun and a humus-rich, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Regular watering is important, especially during dry periods. Propagation is done by seed or grafting. Pruning is possible and promotes shaping.
Frequently asked questions
Full Moon Maple: how big does it get?
Full Moon Maple (Acer japonicum) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 6 m. Growth is medium.
Full Moon Maple: what site does it need?
Full Moon Maple tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range moist – very wet. The pH may lie between 5 and 7.
Full Moon Maple: is it hardy?
Full Moon Maple is listed as hardy in zone 5–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Full Moon Maple: will it grow in Central Europe?
Full Moon Maple is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
Full Moon Maple: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Full Moon Maple. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
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