Ruby Red Leaf Full Moon Maple (Acer japonicum 'Ruby') Unavailable

Ruby Red Leaf Full Moon Maple

Acer japonicum 'Ruby'

Red Leaf Full Moon Maple

Currently unavailable

Vibrant maroon foliage emerges in spring, fading to a more bronze-green through summer and usually displays oranges, reds, and purples in fall. Morning sun and afternoon shade will give the best color without scorching the leaves in summer. Soil should remain moist.

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Plant facts

Mature height8'
Mature spread5'
Growth rateModerate
SunFull to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun)
WaterHeavy
USDA hardiness zone5
Foliage colorRed tones
Fall colorMulticolor

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Quick answers

How big does Ruby Red Leaf Full Moon Maple get?

About 8' tall and 5' wide at maturity.

How much sun does Ruby Red Leaf Full Moon Maple need?

Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).

How much water does Ruby Red Leaf Full Moon Maple need?

Heavy water use.

Will Ruby Red Leaf Full Moon Maple grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?

It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.

Where can I buy Ruby Red Leaf Full Moon Maple in Utah?

Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.

Can landscape contractors buy Ruby Red Leaf Full Moon Maple wholesale?

Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.

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