Acer palmatum 'Dissectum'
Lace Leaf Japanese Maple
Description
This small maple has bright green lacy leaves. It grows to 10' and spreads 8'. This plant gives a weeping, delicate appearance. Flowers are purple and inconspicuous. The fruit is a winged samara.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Gold, Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Lawn, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.