Acer japonicum 'Rising Sun' (Rising Sun Fullmoon Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesjaponicum
Cultivar'Rising Sun'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginJapan. Introduced from Japan to England in 1864.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29
Temperature (°F)-20
Height12 m
Spread5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicA vigorous small tree with large leaves. The leaves change to a bright yellow or rich red in autumn.
ShapeSmall, rounded crown.
LandscapeAccent tree, mass plantings, city and courtyard gardens, border, screening, cottages, large properties, urban tree or as a specimen.
CultivationPlant in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-draining neutral to slightly acidic soil.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGreyish-white or greyish-brown bark with green or purplish-green glabrous branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionEllipsoid, glabrous with 5 pairs of scales.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are large, thin with 9-11 ovate lobes and a cordate base, 9-12x16-18 cm. In autumn, the leaves change to yellow or red.
Flower Description5-petaled crimson flowers with bright yellow stamen in panicles of 3 - 6.
Fruit DescriptionYellowish-green fruit. Convex, veined and winged nutlets 2-2.8 cm long and 1 cm wide produced in September.
Colour Description
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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