Overview
Acer shirasawanum 'Ogurayama' is a bushy, spreading, upright, weeping, cascading shrubs in the genus Acer, part of the Sapindaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Acer shirasawanum 'Ogurayama' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include specimen trees, wildlife gardens and low maintenance.
About
Acer shirasawanum, the Shirasawa maple or fullmoon maple, is a species of maple native to Japan, on central and southern Honshū, Shikoku, and Kyūshū.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Acer
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Acer shirasawanum 'Ogurayama' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading, Upright, Weeping, Cascading
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Specimen trees, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Acer shirasawanum 'Ogurayama'
- Propagation
- Seed, Grafting, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Acer gall mite, Aphids, Caterpillars, Horse chestnut scale
- Disease resistance
- Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Acer shirasawanum 'Ogurayama'?
Acer shirasawanum 'Ogurayama' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Acer shirasawanum 'Ogurayama' need?
Acer shirasawanum 'Ogurayama' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Acer shirasawanum 'Ogurayama' hardy in the UK?
Acer shirasawanum 'Ogurayama' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Acer shirasawanum 'Ogurayama'?
Seed, Grafting, Softwood cuttings.
More in the Acer genus
- Acer acuminatum
- Acer argutum
- Acer barbinerve
- Acer buergerianum 'Himcode'
- Acer buergerianum 'Naruto'
- Acer caesiumHimalayan maple
- Acer campbellii
- Acer campestre 'Schwerinii'
