| Latin name | zones | height 10-15 yrs | spring color | summer color | fall color | leaf type | tree shape |
| ACER JAPONICUM ‘EMMETT’S PUMPKIN’ FULL MOON | 5-9 | 12-15 | org/over green | dark green | orange | Palmatum | Upright |
| ACER PALMATUM ‘AKA SHIGITATSU SAWA’ | 6-9 | 8-12 | WHITE/PINK | red | orange | Reticulatum | Upright rounded |
| ACER PALMATUM ‘MISS MAPLE’ | 5-9 | 8-10 | pink | white | orange | Reticulatum | Upright |
| ACER SHIRASAWANUM ‘JORDAN’ | 5-9 | 10-12 | yellow | yellow | ORANGE MAROON | Amoenum | Rounded |
ACER JAPONICUM ‘EMMETT’S PUMPKIN’ FULL MOON MAPLE
Common Name – Emmett’s Pumpkin Full Moon Maple
Winter Hardiness – Zone 5-9
Growth – Upright
Height in 10-15 yrs – 12’-15’
Spring Color – green with orange overlay
Summer Color – Green
Fall Color – Blazing oranges with reds
Winter Bark – Brown
Leaf Type Full Moon – Amoenum
Variegated – No
Tree Shape – Upright, rounded
Sun Exposure – Full sun morning, shaded afternoon, in cooler climates full sun all-day
Origin – US
Emmett’s pumpkin’s large leaves make it a good candidate for growing in the ground rather than in a container or for bonsai. Acer japonicum ‘Emmett’s Pumpkin’ does best with some afternoon shade, even more so in hot climates. A standout for firey orange fall color.
https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/acer-japonicum-emmetts-pumpkin.41640/
https://www.esveld.nl/htmldiaen/a/acjepu.php
ACER PALMATUM ‘AKA SHIGITATSU SAWA’
Common Name – Samurai Japanese Maple
Winter Hardiness – Zones 6-9
Growth – Rounded
Height in 10-15 yrs – 8’-12’
Spring Color – Peachy pink to pale green with dark green veins
Summer Color – Cream color with green veins and some red overtones
Fall Color – Bright red-orange
Winter Bark -Dark reddish-purple, ages to grey
Leaf Type – Reticulated
Variegated – No
Tree Shape – Rounded with a central leader
Container – Yes, suitable for container growing
Sun Exposure – Requires shade in the afternoon
https://plants.newgarden.com/12190005/Plant/5825/Aka_Shigitatsu_Sawa_Japanese_Maple/
ACER PALMATUM ‘MISS MAPLE’
Common Name – Miss Maple
Winter Hardiness – Zones 5-9
Height in 10-15 yrs – 8’-10’
Spring Color – Creamy white with green veins, red tinges
Summer Color – Pale green
Fall Color – Red to fiery orange to dark red
Winter Bark – Grey
Leaf Type – Matsumurae – divided over ¾ to base
Variegated – No
Tree Shape – Upright
Series – Ghost
Container – Suited for Containers
Bonsai – Not ideal
Heat Tolerant – Not high heat tolerant
Full Sun Tolerant – Not all day, full sun tolerant
Req Afternoon Shade – Yes, requires afternoon shade for the best color
Breeder/Introducer – Talon Buchholtz
Notes – Striking bright red seed samaras
ACER SHIRASAWANUM ‘JORDAN’
Common Name Golden Full Moon maple
Winter Hardiness Zones 5-9
Growth – Vigorous
Height in 10-15 yrs – 10’-12’
Spring Color – Bright yellow with pencil lining of red
Summer Color – Yellow to lt green
Fall Color – Orange to maroon
Winter Bark – Maroon to grey
Leaf Type Full Moon – Amoenum
Variegated – Not variegated
Tree Shape – Upright rounded
Container – Better in the ground
Bonsai – Not ideal
Heat Tolerant – ‘Jordan’ is heat tolerant
Requires Afternoon Shade – Best in afternoon shade in warm climates
Holds Color Well Summer – ‘Jordan’ holds its yellow color well in the summer
Breeder/Introducer – Fratelli Gilardelli
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