Acer japonicum 'Rising Sun' Full Moon Japanese Maple spreading The red color of the

The red color of the leaves quickly transitions to a yellowish orange which remains for the rest of the spring

This plant was found in England at Hillier's Nursery in the 1960's and named for the head propagator at the time

10 Year Size: Height: 3-4 feet Width: 2-4 feet

although it may be slightly slower growing

Acer palmatum ‘Aizumi nishiki’ is a small Japanese maple with intense variegation

Acer japonicum 'Rising Sun' Full Moon Japanese Maple spreading The red color of theAcer japonicum Rising Sun has some of the largest leaves of any Japanese maple. As someone that loves the large leaves of Otaki and Emmetts Pumpkin, Rising Sun is a very exciting cultivar. These massive leaves are green from spring through the summer. The leaves then become a kaleidoscope or reds, oranges, and yellows in the fall that will knock your socks off. 10 Year Size: Height: 10 12 feet Width: 6 8 feet