Acer, Full Moon Maple, Japanese Maple 'Jordan'

Acershirasawanum

Family
Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Genus
Acer (AY-ser)
Species
shirasawanum (shir-ah-sa-WAN-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Danielsville, Georgia

Richmond, Texas

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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Seattle, WA | June 2020 | negative

Beautiful leaves in the Spring. It glows a very light lime green with red tint on the edges of the leaves. Fall color seems to be very go...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | March 2018 | positive

I just don't know if there is a prettier Japanese maple. It is truly spectacular in Spring. Mine is planted as an understory tree, in a...Read More

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Danielsville, GA | October 2013 | positive

'Jordan' is a brilliant sight in Spring as it flushes out; a eye catching display of vibrant yellows and oranges. However, our specimen h...Read More

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