Acer japonicum 'Rising Sun'
Rising Sun Fullmoon Maple

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 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Foliage Notes:
Large vibrant leaves with captivating red-orange full color
 Stem Notes:
Light grayish brown
 Fruit Notes:
Winged samaras ranging from horizontal to forming an obtuse angle
 Ultimate Height:
10'-20' feet
 Bloom Times:
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 Range:
Japan, Kuril Islands
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  Special Characteristics:
  • Fall Color 227
  • Patio Tree 126
  • Specimen 623

    • Additional Information

    This large-leaf maple provides a stunning fall-color around September to October with hints of orange, red and yellow earning it's cultivar name 'Rising Sun'.

    2 Acer japonicum 'Rising Sun' found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12025_00012*BLYNN
    22025_00012*ALYNN

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