Fernleaf Full Moon Japanese Maple Tree
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Fernleaf Full Moon Japanese Maple Tree highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateSlow
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 5-7
Needing a plant that is a total head-turner? The Fernleaf Full Moon Maple (Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium') is the one for you then. This popular tree is known for its immaculate fall colors that illuminate your garden.
In the spring, the incredible leaves are round with lacy, deeply incised lobes in a lush green hue! The intricate foliage and gorgeous color are accented by red spring flowers and red-tinged samaras. This gives them a ferny effect that is highlighted by the sunlight glowing through the delicate foliage and when the breeze makes them flutter gently!
Then in the early fall, this tree takes on the breathtaking coloration of its intense fall colors starting with scarlet and carmine tones tinted with purple! This beautiful Japanese Maple tree's fall colors are not only wanted - but needed! Do your garden a favor and spice it up today with your very own Fernleaf Full Moon Maple!
Landscape Application:
Do your garden a favor and spice it up today with your very own Fernleaf Full Moon Maple! These smaller trees grow just 8 - 12 feet tall and 8 - 10 feet wide, bringing a unique fine-textured presence to your landscape.
Who can turn down such a looker? We wouldn't be able to either! Brighten your patio and garden, and Fernleaf Japanese Maple is also useful for filling the empty gaps to bring everything together. This tree will make your garden look full and will be the new centerpiece that draws everyone's attention!
These are must-have specimen and focal point trees that look better elevated on a raised berm in your front yard or planted by your front entry. Fernleaf Japanese Maples are ideal for Meditation gardens and Asian-Inspired gardens, reflecting in a gazing pool or pond, or set high on a hill and surrounded by boulders or meditatively raked sand.
An outstanding understory accent for a woodland garden, the Fernleaf Full Moon Japanese Maple glows in any dappled shade setting! Large planters and raised bed planters even work beautifully for these easygoing trees!
- Intricately Fine-Cut Deeply Incised Foliage
- Lush Green Spring & Summer Color
- Immaculate Scarlet/Crimson Fall Colors Tinged Purple
- Small Sized Deciduous Tree
- Ideal Specimen Tree, Large Container Accents & Focal Points
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Planting this low-maintenance tree in full sun in cooler climates, or partial shade/afternoon shade in hotter growing zones. Choose a location with rich, consistently moist well-drained soil. All plants look better and grow better with a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around their base. The Fernleaf Full Moon Maple needs little attention, but will never turn down a spa day! So prune this tree during its dormant season.
- Best Coloration in Partial Shade/Afternoon Shade
- Well-Drained Rich Soil
- Consistent Moderate Moisture Needs
- Prune When Dormant
- Appreciates Mulched Beds
Fall head over heels with the gorgeous Fernleaf Full Moon Maple Tree! There's no need to work hard to have a beautiful garden when you have an easy-to-care-for ornamental tree that will manage itself. Order today at NatureHills.com and fall in love with your garden again!
