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Full Moon Maple - Acer japonicum ‘Vitifolium’
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Full Moon Maple - Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium'
Among deciduous ornamentals, few deliver the seasonal presence of Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium'. Its oversized, rounded foliage shifts through crimson, burnt orange, and gold in autumn, a spectacle that defines premium cool-climate landscapes. Advanced specimens arrive with established form and immediate visual authority.
Why Full Moon Maple
Autumn colour: One of the most striking seasonal displays available, rich tones of crimson, orange, and gold across broad, lobed foliage.
Distinctive leaf form: Large, rounded leaves create a layered, architectural quality that sets it apart from common maple varieties.
Winter structure: Elegant branching habit retains visual interest long after leaf drop, a considered choice for year-round landscape design.
Refined scale: A slow, composed growth habit makes it well-suited to high-value sites where restraint and precision matter.
Premium specimen quality: Supplied as advanced stock, these trees arrive with presence, no years of establishment required.
Ideal Applications
Signature feature tree: Positioned as a standalone specimen in curated Japanese-influenced or contemporary ornamental landscapes.
Courtyard and enclosed spaces: Scaled appropriately for high-end courtyards where drama is required without imposing canopy spread.
Layered planting compositions: Pairs with understory planting and ground covers to create depth and seasonal contrast.
Cool-climate prestige properties: An asset in protected tablelands, southern coastal, and elevated sites where foliage performance peaks.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–8m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring (when dormant)
Soil & Drainage: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil; avoid waterlogged or highly alkaline conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly throughout the first two growing seasons to establish a strong root system, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture, regulate soil temperature, and protect surface roots.
Plant Details
Height: 6–10m
Width: 5–8m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Japan
Flower Colour: Red-purple
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
