A. japonicum Meigetsu edna bergman orange to scarlet reds

orange to scarlet reds

This maple is part of the Ghost series named for their pale spring leaf color

Medium sized tree to 20′

increasing in color intensity throughout the summer

Three seasons of color from a single tree

A. japonicum Meigetsu edna bergman orange to scarlet redsAcer japonicum Meigetsu is an upright, strong grower. In the spring, the beautiful round green leaves emerge which later will become brilliant orange and red in fall. Meigetsu like all the japonicums, has reliable wonderful fall colors. The name translates to the moon in Japanese. Meigetsu prefers sun partial shade in well drained soil. Ultimately will become 10 tall x 5 wide in 10 years. Hardy to 20 degrees. USDA zone 5.