{"product_id":"acer-red-dawn-japanese-maple-full-moon-hybrid-maple-live-tree-25-30-inches-tall-four-season-color-3-container-size","title":"Acer ‘Red Dawn’ Japanese Maple – Full Moon Hybrid, 25–30 Inches Tall, #3 Container","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring extraordinary four-season beauty to your landscape with this live Acer ‘Red Dawn’, a stunning hybrid Full Moon Japanese Maple prized for its vibrant spring foliage, elegant rounded form, and brilliant crimson autumn display. Originally grown in a #3 container and carefully packaged for safe shipping, this highly ornamental maple inherits unique upward-facing samaras from its Acer shirasawanum parentage, giving it additional collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn spring, rounded leaves emerge in breathtaking shades of red and soft lavender before developing subtle emerald overlays as the season progresses, creating a beautiful layered two-tone effect. As autumn arrives, ‘Red Dawn’ ignites into glowing crimson-red foliage that transforms the landscape into a spectacular focal point. With its graceful rounded canopy and moderate mature size, this maple is perfect for patios, Japanese gardens, ornamental landscapes, and collector plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Acer ‘Red Dawn’ Japanese Maple\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 25–30 inches tall\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Originally grown in #3 container\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted ornamental maple\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Rare Full Moon hybrid variety\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Red Dawn Japanese Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Acer ‘Red Dawn’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Young grafted tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Moist, well-draining slightly acidic soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate; maintain even moisture during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: Approximately 10–12 feet in 15 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Width: Approximately 10–12 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring Color: Red to soft lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer Color: Green with red overtones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall Color: Brilliant crimson red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, excellent for patios and ornamental containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide afternoon shade in hotter climates to preserve delicate spring foliage coloration. Mulching helps maintain consistent soil moisture and supports healthy root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"RhododendronsandMore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499607355524,"sku":null,"price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_14_574de02b-59b6-43e1-b62b-ab20c7467886.jpg?v=1783660473","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/acer-red-dawn-japanese-maple-full-moon-hybrid-maple-live-tree-25-30-inches-tall-four-season-color-3-container-size","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}