Close up picture of my existing Japanese Maple.

Thanks. What are the reasons that I should exclude Autumn Moon?

JM's with very pale yellow or gold foliage are easily stressed and damaged by full sun. Especially in a place like Georgia :-)

I'm located in zone 7A, in Arkansas. I have had some Inaba Shidare in full sun. They did good, but I had to keep them watered, & there was usually some leaf scorch by August. I have moved them to a shadier location, and they are doing much better. I do have a crimson queen, and it seems to handle the full sun pretty well. You might also consider a red dragon. I planted one in my grandparents yard 2 years ago, and it is handling the full sun with no problems.

I recently purchased a Mikawa yatsubusa. It is still rather small, so I am leaving it in the container. I have read they do handle sun. So if you decide on one, keep us posted. I would be interested in knowing how it does in our zone and sun.

I would avoid the Sango Kaku if you are on a budget. It is a very gorgeous tree, but they are prone to disease. I have had one in my yard for the past 2 years, but actually had to dig it up today, due to the bark turning black from the top down.

I'm a big fan of the Shishigishira, although I do not yet have one.