SHORYU NO TSUME FULL MOON JAPANESE MAPLE

SHORYU NO TSUME FULL MOON JAPANESE MAPLE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips

• Recommended Soil:
• Plant in organically rich, fertile soil that drains well while retaining consistent moisture.
• A slightly acidic to neutral soil profile is generally well suited to this Japanese maple.
• Incorporate organic matter into poor soils to improve structure, drainage, and moisture retention.
• Avoid persistently soggy ground, compacted soil, or locations where water routinely stands around the roots.
• Sun Exposure:
• Full sun to part shade can work, with dappled or filtered light being especially appealing in warmer regions.
• More sunlight can encourage stronger autumn coloration when adequate moisture is available.
• Provide protection from harsh afternoon heat in hot climates to help preserve attractive summer foliage.
• A location sheltered from strong, drying winds can help reduce foliage stress during challenging weather.
• Irrigation Needs:
• Maintain even soil moisture, particularly while the tree is establishing its root system.
• Water deeply when needed rather than relying on frequent, shallow watering.
• Pay closer attention during extended summer heat, drought, or unusually dry periods.
• A layer of organic mulch over the root zone can help moderate soil temperature and conserve moisture.
• Feeding & Nutrients:
• Healthy, organically enriched soil can provide much of what this slow-growing maple needs.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage soft, overly vigorous growth at the expense of balanced development.
• Spring is generally the preferred season for routine feeding when additional nutrients are warranted.
• Pruning & Maintenance:
• Allow the naturally graceful form to develop rather than pruning heavily for size or shape.
• Remove dead, damaged, crossing, or poorly positioned branches as needed.
• Perform structural pruning during dormancy when practical, avoiding unnecessary cuts during periods of active stress.
• Keep competing vegetation and heavy turf growth away from the immediate root zone to reduce competition for moisture and nutrients.

Family: Sapindaceae / Aceraceae · Common Name: Maple

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Growing and Maintenance Tips for Acer

Maple Trees are easy to grow, and adapt well to most conditions.

• Plant large shade Maple Trees in full sun
• Plant Japanese Maple trees in morning shade or sun and evening shade
• Water daily until established, than as needed.
• Prefers moist, well draining soil.
• Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.

Acer Interesting Notes

Interesting Notes About SHORYU NO TSUME FULL MOON JAPANESE MAPLE

• Dragon Name, Perfect Match: The cultivar name "Shoryu-no-tsume" translates to "Claw of the Dragon," a wonderfully literal reference to the unusually narrow, elongated leaf lobes that give this maple its talon-like appearance.
• Siebold's Maple Has History: The species behind this cultivar is named for Philipp Franz von Siebold, the German physician and naturalist who spent years studying and documenting Japanese plants during the nineteenth century.
• A Maple With Japanese Roots: Siebold's maple is native to Japan, where the species occurs naturally in forested and mountainous regions across parts of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. That woodland heritage helps explain its refined appearance and preference for evenly moist soil.
• Look Beneath the Leaves: The species is distinctive beyond its cultivar foliage. Young leaves and the undersides of mature leaves can retain fine hairs, a useful botanical characteristic that helps distinguish Siebold's maple from some of its close maple relatives.
• The Fall Show Has Wings: After its spring flowers, Siebold's maple produces paired winged fruits called samaras. These familiar maple "helicopters" develop as the seasons progress, adding another small botanical detail to the tree's seasonal interest.