The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Yama kage fullmoon maple

Family: Aceraceae (maple family)

Synonym: Acer japonicum 'Yama kagi'

Distribution: Species native to Japan

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5

Life form: Deciduous tree

Comments: The leaves on this deciduous tree are huge for the species. They are light green in spring, turning darker in summer. Fall color is orange and red. It has an upright habit, turning broader at maturity, growing to 8-10' tall, 4-6' wide in 10 years A nice specimen or accent tree. It will even provide a small spot of shade if needed. Don Schmidt Nursery introduction.