Acer shirasawanum 'Jordan'

Jordan' Full Moon Maple

Acer shirasawanum ‘Green Cascade’ is a graceful weeping full moon maple prized for its arching, cascading habit and rounded, softly textured foliage. It brings an elegant, flowing form to shaded gardens and serves as a refined focal point where movement and texture are desired.

Key Characteristics and Benefits


Fall Color & Foliage: Rounded leaves emerge fresh green, remain clean green through summer, and turn brilliant gold, orange, and red in fall.



Form & Texture: Naturally pendulous branches create a cascading silhouette with bold yet delicate leaf texture.



Growth Habit: Low, spreading, and gently weeping; often wider than tall without staking.



Size: Typically reaches 6–10 ft tall with a 10–15 ft spread (can be trained taller when staked).



Care and Requirements


Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–8



Light: Partial shade preferred; protect from hot afternoon sun



Soil: Performs best in well-drained, moist, slightly acidic soil



Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning to maintain form



Limitations: Sensitive to heat, drought, and strong winds; best in sheltered locations



Summary:
‘Green Cascade’ Full Moon Maple is an exceptional specimen for Japanese gardens, woodland edges, slopes, and near water features, offering a unique weeping form with outstanding fall color.

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Japanese Maple

Height

6-10'

Width

10-15'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Dark Red, Yellow

Fall color

Yellow

Shape

Pendulous, Wide Spreading

Drought tolerant

No