Acer Japonicum 'Oregon Fern'

Oregon Fern Japanese Maple

Acer japonicum ‘Oregon Fern’ is a distinctive fullmoon maple prized for its deeply divided, fern-like foliage and refined, graceful habit. Leaves emerge fresh green in spring with a finely cut texture, remain clean and elegant through summer, and turn brilliant shades of orange, scarlet, and crimson in fall, providing an outstanding autumn display.

The tree develops an upright to rounded form with layered branching and an airy canopy. Its finely dissected leaves give it a lighter, more delicate appearance than typical Acer japonicum, making it an excellent specimen for close viewing.

‘Oregon Fern’ performs best in partial shade, though it tolerates more sun in cooler climates. It prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil and benefits from 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 specimen planting, woodland gardens, Asian-inspired landscapes, and collector gardens, Acer japonicum ‘Oregon Fern’ is valued for its unique foliage texture, graceful structure, and exceptional fall color.

Plant type

Deciduous Tree

Height

15-20'

Width

15-20'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Shape

Wide Spreading

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

10'

10-year width

10'