Knockout pink-red spring foliage. Serrated leaves mature to lime-yellow color. Fall color is an excellent orange-red. Multi-trunked, low-branching habit makes it a colorful specimen for small spaces or bonsai. Better sun tolerance than other varieties. Provides color and textural interest. Introduced by Carl Munn. Botanical Name- Acer shirasawanum ‘Munn001’ Pronunciation- AY-sir shir-ah-suh-WAH-num Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 6 ft Mature Height- 12 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, peat moss enriched soil. not drought tolerant Current Size- spec A Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Northcountry Blueberry – adds layered seasonal interest as an understory companion Fauna Attracted- Bees (early-season pollen), various pollinating flies, migratory songbirds (for seeds) Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C52 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune lightly to remove dead or weak branches in late winter. Keep soil moist but well-drained. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring. Trimming Instructions- Perform light pruning in late winter to maintain form. Remove dead or weak shoots to encourage healthy growth. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 10-5-5) in spring just before bud break; moderate to high feeding need for younger trees. In clay, use compost to improve aeration and nutrient availability. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Verticillium wilt, aphids, leaf scorch, anthracnose
