Bronze Age Japanese Maple, Rare Full Moon Acer Palmatum Dwarf Tree - Live Plant

Bring bold, dramatic color to your garden with Acer Shirasawanum ‘Bronze Age’, an exceptional Japanese maple cultivar prized for its deeply lobed foliage and striking bronze tones. This unique full moon maple offers a rich color palette that shifts through the seasons — starting with intense copper-bronze leaves in spring, maturing to deep burgundy through summer, and finishing with fiery orange and red hues in autumn. Compact and slow-growing, ‘Bronze Age’ is ideal for small landscapes, woodland gardens, or container planting. It's upright yet rounded form makes it a standout feature tree or an elegant addition to mixed borders. Introduced by renowned nurseryman Talon Buchholz - this is said to be his wife's favorite of all of his introductions.

Key Features:

• Unique Bronze Foliage: Uncommon coloring for a Japanese maple; rich tones evolve beautifully through the seasons
• Compact Size: Perfect for urban gardens, patios, and smaller spaces
• Seasonal Interest: Spring to fall color transformation creates year-round appeal
• Collector’s Favorite: A rare and sought-after cultivar with architectural form
• Low Maintenance: Adaptable, hardy, and relatively pest-resistant
• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
• Sun Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (thrives best in dappled shade)
• Mature Size: 8-10 ft tall in 10+ years
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 5-9  
• Soil Preference: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter
• Watering: Keep evenly moist, once established can tolerate some dry spells; avoid soggy conditions

Please Note:

**Each plant is unique and may vary slightly in size, color, or shape from the photos shown.

**All photos are representative of each plant's typical growth habit, color, & features and may not depict the exact crop available at time of purchase

**All trees are GRAFTED (unless otherwise noted in listing title)

Why You'll Love It? For those who appreciate the artistry of foliage, Acer Shirasawanum ‘Bronze Age’ offers a painterly blend of colors and textures that change with the light and seasons. It’s an elegant, low-maintenance showpiece that brings structure and vibrancy to any garden.