Acer pal. Moonrise P23

Acer shirasawanum ‘Moonrise’ is a compact, deciduous Japanese maple prized for its vibrant seasonal foliage. New leaves emerge with warm pink-red tones before maturing to yellow‑green through summer, finishing with rich autumn colour. Best in a sheltered spot with dappled or light shade and moist but well‑drained, moderately fertile, preferably acidic soil. In Irish gardens it benefits from protection from cold, drying winds and from strong afternoon sun on exposed sites to reduce leaf scorch. An elegant focal point for small gardens and Asian‑inspired planting, bringing layered structure and long‑season interest.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Partial shade; sheltered

Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate

Soil: Moist but well-drained, moderately fertile, preferably acidic

Hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H6)

Plant at a Glance