Acer japonicum

Mature Size, Growth, Longevity

Average mature size of 20-30' tall with a similar or somewhat greater width in cultivation, possibly to 40-50' tall in wild.

Flower and Fruit Details

Flowers are purplish-red, 0.5" diameter, in April before the leaves, on long-stalked nodding corymbs. Fruits are winged samaras, 1" long, wing angle ranges from horizontal to angled.

Leaf and Bark Features

Fall color ranges from rich yellow to crimson. Bark on current season's growth is slender, glabrous, reddish green, angled, slightly bloomy, smooth. Older stems become brown, lightly fissured.

Culture and Care

Plant in partial shade with medium moisture.

Taxa and Plants of this Species at BCA

The following taxa are (or were) represented in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. Additional taxa may be available in the trade that are not included here.

  • Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' // Cut-leaf Fullmoon Maple
    Tree. Rounded bushy habit, 8-10'+ tall and wide in cultivation. Leaves have 9-11 lobes and are sharply toothed. Crimson fall color.
    BT007560