A cascading, lace-leaved maple with a graceful shape and a fall color show in gold, orange, and red
FEATURES:
- Distinct weeping form that creates a soft, cascading silhouette in the landscape
- Rounded “full moon” leaves with fine texture for a refined, layered look
- Excellent small specimen tree for courtyards, patios, and focal beds
- Beautiful in part shade where the foliage stays fresh and the form stands out
- Naturally elegant structure with minimal pruning needed to maintain shape
- Fall color in gold, orange, and red for a vivid seasonal finish
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Use this tree to create a “pause” in the landscape. Place it where the eye naturally lands, like the end of a path or at a patio corner, and keep the planting around it simple. A clean mulch ring, low groundcover, or small boulders will make the cascading form read clearly and feel designed.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 6-10' tall
- Mature Width: 8-12' wide
- Exposure: Part Shade/Full Sun
- Spacing: 8-12' apart
Green Cascade Full Moon Maple
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Acer japonicum 'Green Cascade'
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A cascading, lace-leaved maple with a graceful shape and a fall color show in gold, orange, and red
FEATURES:
- Distinct weeping form that creates a soft, cascading silhouette in the landscape
- Rounded “full moon” leaves with fine texture for a refined, layered look
- Excellent small specimen tree for courtyards, patios, and focal beds
- Beautiful in part shade where the foliage stays fresh and the form stands out
- Naturally elegant structure with minimal pruning needed to maintain shape
- Fall color in gold, orange, and red for a vivid seasonal finish
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Use this tree to create a “pause” in the landscape. Place it where the eye naturally lands, like the end of a path or at a patio corner, and keep the planting around it simple. A clean mulch ring, low groundcover, or small boulders will make the cascading form read clearly and feel designed.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 6-10' tall
- Mature Width: 8-12' wide
- Exposure: Part Shade/Full Sun
- Spacing: 8-12' apart
Why plant Green Cascade Full Moon Maple?
Green Cascade Full Moon Maple brings a different kind of maple beauty, one that’s more graceful than bold, more flowing than upright. Its naturally weeping form creates a cascading silhouette that softens hard lines in the landscape and adds movement, even on still days. The foliage is classic for a full moon maple: rounded, gently lobed leaves with a fine texture that reads lush and elegant from spring through summer.
Then fall arrives and the tree earns its reputation, shifting into gold, orange, and red tones that glow in the garden and make smaller spaces feel special. This is a statement tree without the size of a statement tree, perfect when you want artistry, seasonal color, and a form that looks intentional year-round.
How to use Green Cascade Full Moon Maple in the landscape?
Plant it where the weeping shape can be appreciated, near a patio, along a walkway, beside a seating area, or as a focal point in a courtyard bed. It’s especially effective near stone walls, steps, or water features, where the cascading branches can drape and soften the hardscape. In mixed borders, keep surrounding plants lower and textural so the form stays visible, and pair it with deep green evergreens to create contrast that highlights both the leaf shape and the fall color. Give it part shade in hotter regions to keep foliage looking its best, and allow enough space for the canopy to spread naturally without being forced into tight corners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Full moon maples have small, subtle spring flowers that are not showy. The primary ornamental features are the foliage texture, weeping form, and fall color.
It grows well in part shade to full sun, depending on climate. In hotter regions, part shade (especially afternoon shade) helps protect foliage and maintain the best leaf quality. In cooler regions, it can take more sun and often shows stronger fall color.
Prune lightly in late winter or after leaf drop to remove crossing or damaged branches and refine shape. Avoid heavy pruning so the tree maintains its natural cascading habit.
