Acer Palmatum 'Emmetts Pumpkin'

Emmett's Pumkin Full Moon Maple

🌿 Description


Foliage: New leaves in spring emerge with orangey-red or bronze tones that blend with green as they mature. In summer the canopy usually appears medium green, and in fall the **large leaves transform to glowing orange–red/pumpkin hues, giving the tree its memorable name.



Leaves: Broad “full moon” type leaves — among the larger-leaf Japanese maples.



Form: Upright, rounded tree with a tasteful silhouette.



🌳 Size


Mature Height: ~10–15 ft (3–4.5 m)



Mature Spread: ~10–15 ft wide
(Sizes vary by source, but this gives a landscape-ready range.)



🌞 Growing Conditions


USDA Zones: 5–9



Light: Full sun to partial shade (some afternoon shade helps in hot climates)



Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil is ideal; shelter from hot winds preserves leaf quality.



✨ Key Features


Outstanding fall color: bright orange to red — very striking.



Large leaves: texture and size make this tree a standout specimen.



Seasonal interest: excellent multi-season appeal from spring through fall.



🌱 Care Tips


Water regularly when establishing and during dry spells to support leaf development.



Mulch around the base to retain moisture and cool roots.



Plant where winter winds are reduced to protect tender emerging foliage.



Prune lightly in winter to shape if needed.



📌 Landscape Uses


Specimen or focal tree in lawns or shrub borders



Understory tree beneath taller canopy that allows dappled light



Accent plant in patio or courtyard settings

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Japanese Maple

Height

10-15'

Width

10-15'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

Amber, Orange Red

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant

Shape

Broad Upright

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

10'

10-year width

10'