Jordan Full Moon Maple will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more.
This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. You may want to keep it away from hot, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Details
Botanical Name
Acer shirasawanum 'Jordan'
Common Name
Jordan Full Moon Maple
Hardiness Zone
- 5
Appearance
Max Height
12 Feet
Max Spread
12 Feet
Plant Form
- Round
Foliage Colour
- Yellow
Fall Colour
- Orange
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Average To Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun To Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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