Japanese Maple ‘Red Dawn’ – Full Moon Hybrid Maple Tree | Four-Season Color | #1 Container Plant | 18–24" Tall

Add breathtaking color and refined elegance to your landscape with this live Japanese Maple ‘Red Dawn’, a spectacular full moon hybrid maple prized for its unique foliage and outstanding four-season beauty. In spring, rounded leaves emerge in stunning shades of red to soft lavender, creating a glowing pastel display unlike traditional Japanese maples. As the season progresses, the foliage develops subtle emerald-green overlays, producing beautiful layered tones and added garden depth. In autumn, ‘Red Dawn’ transforms again with brilliant crimson-red foliage that lights up the landscape. This exceptional hybrid also features distinctive upward-pointing samaras inherited from its Acer shirasawanum parentage, giving it added collector appeal. Compact yet elegant, ‘Red Dawn’ develops a rounded canopy reaching approximately 10–12 feet tall and wide in about 15 years, making it ideal for patios, focal plantings, small gardens, and ornamental landscapes. 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
✔️ Originally grown in #1 container
✔️ Approximate height: 18–24 inches
✔️ Healthy, rooted ornamental maple tree
✔️ 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 established tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain even moisture
Mature Height: Approximately 10–12 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 10–12 feet
Growth Habit: Rounded canopy
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Spring Color: Red to soft lavender foliage
Summer Color: Green overlay with red undertones
Fall Color: Brilliant crimson red
Special Feature: Upward-facing samaras from Acer shirasawanum heritage
Container Friendly: Yes, while young and suitable for patios or decorative planters

💡 Care Tip: Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in warmer climates to help maintain vibrant foliage color and reduce leaf scorch during summer heat.