{"product_id":"red-dawn-full-moon-japanese-maple-2-gallon-pot","title":"Red Dawn Full Moon Japanese Maple - 2 Gallon Pot","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRed Dawn Full Moon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcer \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ex\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e'Red Dawn'\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e 5a-9b in cool or mild summer climates; 5a-8b in hot summer climates  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind Your Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight at Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e  15-20'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWidth at Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e  14-16'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit \/ Form:\u003c\/span\u003e  Upright, Rounded, Vase\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e  Moderate to Fast; 12-18\" per year\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Color in Spring:  \u003c\/span\u003ePurple-Red with Lavender tones\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Color in Summer:  \u003c\/span\u003eOlive Green with Purple undertones\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Color in Fall: \u003c\/span\u003e Deep Purple and Brilliant Crimson Red shades\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLight Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e  Full to Mostly Sun or Part Shade in cool summer climates; Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade or All Day Filtered Sun in hot summer climates\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs: \u003c\/span\u003e Average, moderately drought tolerant when established\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/span\u003e  Clay (amend to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sandy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/span\u003e  Moist But Well Drained - Good drainage is essential!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/span\u003e  5.0 - 7.0 is ideal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance:  \u003c\/span\u003eLow\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eResistances:\u003c\/span\u003e  Deer, Heat, Humidity, Sun Tolerant in cool summer climates\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAn aristocrat among Japanese maples and in the garden, 'Red Dawn' is a spectacular interspecies hybrid between \u003ci\u003eAcer shirsawanum \u003c\/i\u003e(Full Moon Maple) and \u003ci\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/i\u003e. The almost translucent leaves of this true purple-red maple have long lobes that emerge with brilliant purple-red and lavender shades in spring, transitioning to olive green shades with purple undertones. With the arrival of cooler temperatures in the fall, the leaves turn a deep purple and transition to incredibly brilliant crimson-red shades, with both colors present on the tree simultaneously, creating a truly stunning effect. An abundant seed set of red samaras adds to the overall appeal during summer. Red Dawn is excellent for growing in garden beds or large containers. A captivating specimen in the landscape or large containers for situating on or around patios and other outdoor living spaces.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTo showcase its magnificence and beauty, the Red Dawn Full Moon Japanese Maple is best used in the landscape as a focal point specimen, drawing attention to a specific area of the home or landscape. That said, you can plant it in groupings of three where space allows or use two to frame an entrance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e  At least 18 feet apart for space between trees over the long term\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eContainer culture can extend the useful range of Japanese Maples. They are extremely easy to grow in containers, a practice taken to its most extreme form in the art of bonsai. \u003cspan\u003eHow to Plant A Japanese Maple Tree In A Pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNote: \u003c\/span\u003e One Japanese Maple can make a landscape if you don't overcrowd it with other trees and plants. Therefore, when choosing companions to plant under or around your Japanese Maple, select low-growing shrubs or groundcovers that won't interfere with your tree. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Preferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThough delicate-looking, Japanese Maples are very tough and long-lived trees. They are very easy to grow in the ground or in containers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn their natural habitat, Japanese Maples are understory trees growing in dappled forest sunlight at the edges of woodlands. Ideally, Red Dawn Full Moon Japanese Maple prefers to be grown in similar conditions, but will handle full sun quite well in cool summer climates.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJapanese maples will grow in most average garden soils. They prefer moist but well-drained soil rich in organic matter. 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