Description
Botanical Name: Acer shirasawanum ‘Jordan ‘Common Name: ‘Jordan’ full moon maple
Genus :Acer
Leaves emerge a lovely pastel orange, changing to stunning bright yellow through the summer with red seeds that push up above the leaves. Introduced by Fratelli Ghirardelli and named after his son, this tree provides a big splash of colour and thrives with full sun. It’s a vigorous upright tree. At last a yellow tree ,
Deciduous
Height – 2m (6½ft) plus
Spread – 1.5m (5ft)
Medium shrub – Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
Hardy – very cold winter – Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun – shelter from cold winds and late frosts
Partial shade
Additional Features – Good to know – – possibly a shirasawanum palmatum cross
Place of origin – garden origin. Italy. Fratelli Ghirardelli, Ghirardelli Nursery
Garden Location/Conditions – Suitable for small gardens – Suitable for small gardens
Hardiness – Fully hardy –
Leaf Colour (if not green) – Gold –
Seasonal Interest – Autumn –
Spring
Soil Conditions – Fertile moist well-drained soil –
Japanese maples are (deciduous) not evergreen, are small trees and are grown for their graceful habit in spring and autumn,
