golden full moon japanese maple
If you’re searching for a stunning tree to illuminate your garden with vibrant colour, the golden full moon Japanese maple stands out as an absolute favourite among New Zealand gardeners. Known botanically as Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum', this rare maple dazzles with its brilliant, golden-yellow foliage—especially in the spring and early summer—while bringing a sense of serenity and elegance to any landscape. Its rounded leaves transform from warm chartreuse tones to buttery gold, sometimes blushing with hints of orange or red as autumn arrives. Perfect for both compact courtyards and larger garden spaces, the golden full moon Japanese maple thrives in partial shade, making it a great choice for sheltered gardens and woodland settings.
Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'
Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' is a standout Japanese maple admired for its glowing apricot and orange toned foliage that brings warmth and vibrancy to New Zealand gardens. New leaves emerge soft yellow and peach before deepening into rich orange with green highlights over summer, then transforming into vivid autumn colours. Its elegant branching and tidy form make it ideal for feature planting, pots, and sheltered courtyards. This variety offers year round appeal and is perfect for gardeners seeking a colourful and refined ornamental tree.
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Acer Amoenum (Acer palmatum Amoenum)
Acer palmatum Amoenum is a variety of the commonly known, Japanese Maple, and is grown for its rich display of colourful foliage. Leaves on this medium-sized, deciduous tree emerge light green-yellow in spring, age to dark green, then develop brilliant shades of red in autumn before falling. It grows with a broad crown to about 10 m tall and 8 m wide. Acer Amoenum makes for a magnificent and colourful specimen and is well suited to avenue planting.
From $391.14
