Japanese Maple Autumn Moon 3 Gal

Tsukimi (The Moon-Viewing Festival)

• What it is: A Japanese celebration honoring the autumn full moon while giving thanks for the seasonal harvest.
• When it happens: Celebrated on Jūgoya (the 15th day of the 8th lunar month), which usually falls in September or October.
• How people celebrate: Families display pampas grass (susuki) and make round rice dumplings (tsukimi dango) as offerings to the moon. 

'Autumn Moon' Japanese Maple (Acer shirasawanum)

• What it is: A semi-dwarf, upright full-moon maple prized for its striking color transitions. 
• Color changes: Leaves emerge with salmon-pink and orange tones in the spring, shift to chartreuse or yellow-green in the summer, and turn vibrant gold, orange, and red in the fall. 
• Growing needs: Hardy in USDA Zones 5 through 9, it prefers moist, well-draining soil and benefits from protection against harsh afternoon sun. 

• *Stock image shown for reference. Actual tree appearance may vary.