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Acer palmatum 'Moonfire'
Botanical Name
Acer palmatum 'Moonfire'
Common Name
Japanese Maple
Family
Sapindaceae
Garden(s):
Acer palmatum 'Moonfire' was selected from seedlings by Dick Wolff in Pennsylvania. It is a small, deciduous tree that grows to about ten to twelve feet tall. It is hardy in USDA Zones 5 - 9. Our specimen is growing in full sun and appears to be performing well.
'Moonfire' is in the Matsumurae Group. The leaves are a dark purple-red that lasts well into the summer. Fall color is an attractive crimson. It is known for its heat tolerance.
Gardens
Gullah Gaardin
Research
USDA Zone
5-9
Origin
Garden Origin
Leaves
Deciduous
Stems
Woody
Hardiness
Hardy
Longevity
Perennial
Genus
Acer
Specific Epithet
palmatum
Cultivar Name
Moonfire
Interspecific Hybrid Flag
No
Reference:
MOBOT
JapMap4th
MrMaple
RHS
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Acer palmatum 'Moonfire' habit
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Acer palmatum 'Moonfire' foliage
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Acer palmatum 'Moonfire' bark
Hours
Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Daily
Extended Dining Hours (members only): Wednesdays & Saturdays | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | Gardens and exhibits will be closed, Harvest Restaurant will be open for members with reservations only
Gates close at 4:30 PM. For their safety and the safety of our animal collection, pets are not allowed, nor can they be left in vehicles inside Brookgreen. Service animals that have received special training to assist disabled persons are welcome.
Tickets
Daily General Admission Tickets for 7 consecutive days
Children 3 and under: Free
Children 4-12: $12
Adults 13-64: $22
Seniors 65 & Over: $20
Location
1931 Brookgreen Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Off US Highway 17 Bypass, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island on South Carolina's Hammock Coast
843-235-6000
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