If you would like to place an order for collection, please get in touch before placing your order. Please note that orders are shipped once all the trees in the order are ready.Ĭollections are by appointment only at our West Yorkshire-based nursery. You can leave instructions in the notes field on the Delivery Page of the Checkout or send us an email at. If your trees are required by a specific date, please let us know as soon as possible while we can’t offer any guarantees we will always do our best to accommodate you. Any customers ordering pleached or mature trees will be contacted and notified of their delivery date. They require specialist delivery and are grouped geographically. Orders containing pleached or mature trees (trees over 2.5m in height) are delivered within 3 weeks. These dates may vary and by species and while we will always try to deliver within these timeframes if the expected despatch does change then we will notify you by email. We will only want to deliver your orders when they are perfect for planting! Depending on the season and how well the plants are growing, we will give our best estimates of the despatch dates for pre-orders. The despatch time for different products will be confirmed when products are added to your shopping basket We have one of the widest range of trees in the UK, and for those plants which we cannot despatch next day we will normally despatch within 4 weeks. Click here to see our next day delivery plants. We are constantly adding to our range of next day plants, and we do not add a surcharge for this service. For many of our trees and plants, if you order today we will despatch your order within 24 hours. We will always try to get your plants to you as quickly as possible. Any pruning should be carried out with a less is more approach, only removing crossing, damaged or diseased branches.Ĭurrently we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK Japanese Maples rarely need pruning as their natural shape is normally the most attractive. Pruning should be carried out in the dormant season (November to March) as Japanese Maples bleed during other times of the year, which can weaken the branches. Pruning Advice For Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' Trees If there is snow fall, gently brush the snow from the branches to ensure it does not weigh down the framework and cause damage.
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Keep the area free of competing weeds and grass for the first couple of growing seasons. We stock a range of irrigation kits for more effective watering. If possible, use rain water instead of tap water as this is more acidic and better for foliage colour. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. Increase in periods of hot or dry weather. Shirasawa Maples require a good watering regime for the first couple of years by watering well and regularly throughout spring and summer. Watering & Aftercare Advice For Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' Trees The tree planting guide has further information and videos. Use ericaceous compost when possible as this encourages vibrant foliage colour in Japanese Maples.įinish by watering generously around the base. Using 50% of the original soil and 50% compost, fill in the hole and firm around gently. Remove the pot and place the root mass in the planting hole so that the surface is flush with the surrounding ground. We recommend sprinkling root grow in the hole to help Japanese Maples establish more effectively, especially if the soil is poor. Remove all weeds and grass within a metre of the planting site, then dig a square hole as deep as the root mass and approximately twice as wide. Our pot grown 'Autumn Moon' Maples can be planted at any time of year. Planting Advice For Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' Trees
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Expect ‘Autumn Moon’ to reach an approximate height and spread of 3 x 3 metres in 20 years.ĪKA Acer 'Autumn Moon', Autumn Moon Maple, Full Moon Maple, Fullmoon Maple Tolerates most soil types that are moist and well-draining, in either a full sun or partial shade position. It is also suitable for planting in a pot or container-perfect for brightening up a patio.
Small and bushy with an upright habit, ‘Autumn Moon’ is slow-growing and would be ideal either as a specimen plant for smaller gardens or as part of a mixed bed or border.
In spring, the foliage is accompanied by small, upright clusters of pink and cream flowers, which are then followed by brown winged samaras. Also known as ‘Full Moon’ Maple, this tree’s palmate, lobed leaves take on hues of bright yellow, green, and orange in the spring and summer, later turning red and burnt orange in the autumn. Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ is a wonderful, rare variety of Japanese Maple tree admired for its beautiful foliage that changes colour with the seasons.
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