Acer ‘Red Dawn’ Japanese Maple – Full Moon Hybrid Maple Live Tree | 25–30 Inches Tall | Four-Season Color | #3 Container Size

Bring extraordinary four-season beauty to your landscape with this live Acer ‘Red Dawn’, a stunning hybrid Full Moon Japanese Maple prized for its vibrant spring foliage, elegant rounded form, and brilliant crimson autumn display. Originally grown in a #3 container and carefully packaged for safe shipping, this highly ornamental maple inherits unique upward-facing samaras from its Acer shirasawanum parentage, giving it additional collector appeal. In spring, rounded leaves emerge in breathtaking shades of red and soft lavender before developing subtle emerald overlays as the season progresses, creating a beautiful layered two-tone effect. As autumn arrives, ‘Red Dawn’ ignites into glowing crimson-red foliage that transforms the landscape into a spectacular focal point. With its graceful rounded canopy and moderate mature size, this maple is perfect for patios, Japanese gardens, ornamental landscapes, and collector plantings. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Acer ‘Red Dawn’ Japanese Maple
✔️ Height: approximately 25–30 inches tall
✔️ Originally grown in #3 container
✔️ Healthy, rooted ornamental maple
✔️ Rare Full Moon hybrid variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Red Dawn Japanese Maple
Botanical Name: Acer ‘Red Dawn’
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Young grafted tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining slightly acidic soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain even moisture during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 10–12 feet in 15 years
Mature Width: Approximately 10–12 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Spring Color: Red to soft lavender
Summer Color: Green with red overtones
Fall Color: Brilliant crimson red
Container Friendly: Yes, excellent for patios and ornamental containers

💡 Care Tip: Provide afternoon shade in hotter climates to preserve delicate spring foliage coloration. Mulching helps maintain consistent soil moisture and supports healthy root development.