Acer japonicum 'Ao Jutan'

Ao Jutan Japanese Maple

Acer japonicum ‘Ao Jutan’ is a refined fullmoon maple valued for its soft green foliage, elegant habit, and reliable fall color. Broad, rounded leaves emerge fresh green in spring, maintain a clean, calm appearance through summer, and turn clear shades of yellow, orange, and soft red in autumn.

Compared to more dramatic cultivars, ‘Ao Jutan’ is appreciated for its subtle beauty and balanced form. It develops an upright to rounded habit with layered branching, making it an excellent specimen without overwhelming nearby plantings.

‘Ao Jutan’ performs best in partial shade, though it tolerates more sun in cooler climates. It prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils and protection from hot afternoon sun and drying winds. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8.

Mature size:



Height: 15–20 ft



Width: 15–20 ft



Ideal for woodland gardens, specimen planting, Asian-inspired landscapes, and collector gardens, Acer japonicum ‘Ao Jutan’ is valued for its soft foliage color, graceful structure, and dependable seasonal interest.








 

Plant type

Deciduous Tree

Height

15-20'

Width

15-20'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Gold, Orange

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Rock Garden, Specimen

Shape

Spreading, Weeping

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

2'

10-year width

4'