Maple
Emmett's Pumpkin
Acer japonicum
A Full Moon Maple selection valued above all for its outstanding autumn color — rounded, softly lobed leaves that turn a vivid, saturated pumpkin-orange in fall, among the most striking color displays in the Acer japonicum group. Through spring and summer the foliage holds a fresh green, setting up the dramatic seasonal transformation the cultivar is named for.
Growing Specifications
- Height
- Variable with age and site conditions
- Spread
- Variable with age and site conditions
- Watering
- Regular, consistent moisture preferred
- Light
- Morning sun, afternoon shade
- Heat Tolerance
- Moderate; benefits from afternoon shade protection in North Texas summers
- Growth Rate
- Slow to Moderate
- Soil Requirement
- Rich, well-draining, slightly acidic soil
North Texas Micro-climate Notes
Full moon maples in this group generally prefer a sheltered position out of harsh, drying afternoon wind and sun. A consistent mulch layer and protection from the most intense western exposure helps preserve foliage quality and fall color intensity through North Texas summers.
Care Instructions
Plant in loose, well-amended, slightly acidic soil. Provide consistent moisture through the growing season and avoid heavy, waterlogged clay. Prune minimally, removing only dead or crossing wood during dormancy.
Landscape Usage
Well suited as an understory specimen or focal accent positioned where its fall color display can be viewed against a darker evergreen backdrop.
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