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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Baldsmith'

Fine delicate leaves showing new growth then the change to fall color

This weeping cultivar is in the dissectum group and it is also variegated. The leaves of Baldsmith are exceptionally fine and lacy. But unlike many variegated lace leafs it can handle the sun. In full sun the color is an orange red. In a shadier area the leaves are greenish pink, as in the picture above. In either case Baldsmith is a wonderful maple with a less than suitable name.

This often hard to find maple may reach 5' to 6' feet in 10 years. It is a moderate grower and needs some pruning to enhance the structure of the tree. The fall color is crimson red.

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Baldsmith can be planted in full sun or partial shade
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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Brocade'

Brocade is a rare red lace leaf weeping maple with very fine leaves. Soft, but deep red color lacking the black-red quality of Crimson Queen. Brocade holds its red color well into the summer and later changes to a bronze color before the fall flourish of bright red to crimson blended softly with orange. A wonderful addition to a home garden or landscape. This often hard to find maple may reach 5' to 6' feet in 10 years. It is a moderate grower and needs some pruning to enhance the structure of the tree.

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Brocade prefers full sun, but can handle limited shade
	1 gal 2 gal		15 In Stock SOLD OUT	$35.00

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Queen'

A well known and often planted red lace leaf weeping maple. Crimson Queen has strong red pink new growth turning to dark burgundy in the summer. This dissectum originated in the US and is a strong growing cultivar. Fall colors range from orange to bright scarlet tones. This strong cultivar is not tender and can handle the hot summers and cold winters with added protection in zones 4 and 5. If you are getting just one laceleaf maple then Crimson Queen is one you cannot go wrong with. Height in 10 years may reach 5' high and wide.

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Crimson Queen prefers full sun
	1 gal 2 gal		15 In Stock 2 In Stock	$30.00 $60.00

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Ever Red'

A well known red laceleaf weeping maple that handles full sun and also partial shade equally. The strong red-pink new grow turns to burgundy and then displays a greenish hue through the summer. Fall color is exquisite from orange to crimson red. This strong growing cultivar can reach 5' high and wide in 10 years. Good accent maple for a Japanese style garden or water feature.

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Ever Red can handle full sun to partial shade.
	1 gal 2 gal		15 in Stock 2 In Stock	$30.00 $55.00

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Filigree'

This cultivar is not widely found in the plant trade even though J .D Vertrees says that it is probably his favorite among the variegated dissectums and smaller weepers. Filigree as the name implies is a feathery lace-leaf maple in the variegated category. One of the smallest of the dissectum group. Filigree requires shade in the afternoon to prevent the fine green-white lace leaves from burning in the hot sun. Ideal for a small garden or water feature because it is slow growing. This rare and unusual maple is a good selection for either bonsai, a patio container or a focal point in a small garden.

Fall colors blend from yellow to gold.

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Filigree prefers morning sun. No afternoon sun or burning may occur.
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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Flavescens'

This green weeping lace leaf maple has a distinct yellow green color in the spring gradually turning to a strong green in the summer. The fall color ranges from yellow to orange-red. This cultivar is a very vigorous grower and should be staked to give it the canopy appearance. Flavescens may reach 5' tall and wide in 10 years.

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Flavescens can handle full sun to nearly full shade

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Green Mist'

An unusual weeping cultivar Green Mist is an excellent medium sized green laceleaf maple. The leaves and growth habit are similar to 'Waterfall' but it is considered to be hardier and can handle zones 4 and 5 with some added protection. The overall delicate look of the leaves make it appear misty, hence the name. This rare cultivar is vigorous like most dissectums and forms a cascading maple that may reach 5' tall and wide in 10 years. Fall colors range from yellow-gold to orange.

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Green Mist can handle partial sun to nearly full shade

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Green Snowflake'

An unusual weeping cultivar Green Snowflake is an excellent smaller sized green laceleaf maple. The leaves and growth habit are distinctive. Each lacey looking leaf can appear to be a snowflake, hence the name. This cultivar is delicate and prefers afternoon shade to nearly full shade. The overall delicate look of the leaves give it a very dainty appearance. This rare cultivar is not a fast growing weeper, but like most dissectums it forms a cascading maple that may reach 4' tall and wide in 10 years. Fall colors range from yellow-gold to orange.

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Green Snowflake requires shade in the afternoon, but can also be grown in nearly full shade

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Lionheart'

This cultivar is in the dissectum group, but it is an upright tree and not a weeping maple. Lionheart iis one of a few laceleaf upright trees. Picture a Seiryu upright laceleaf maple and then envision the leaves red and not green.

This rare and unusual maple may reach 8' - 9' at maturity. The structure of the tree and the feathery leaves allow filtered sunlight to show through. The fall color is crimson red.

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Lionheart can handle full sun to partial shade

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Orangeola'

One of the most outstanding lace-leaf weepers to be introduced 20 years ago. Spring color is bright orange-red. Orangeola is a vigorous grower, but is still considered a smaller lace-leaf than some reds, including Inaba Shidare. A medium sized weeper with wonderful color throughout the growing season. The new growth ranges in color from orange to red. Summer color tones are bold from orange or green. Then in late summer another flush of new growth shows more red orange with finally an orange finish in fall. Recommended sun exposure is mostly sun. This variety can take hot afternoon sun with adequate moisture. Estimated height in 10 years is 5' tall, though not as wide. The one gallons available are grafted on 20" standards.

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Orangeola grows best with lots of sun and good drainage

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Red Dragon'

Red Dragon has to be one of our favorite red laceleaf weeping maples. The 3rd addition of Japanese Maples by J.D. Vertrees states that Red Dragon is the best maple for holding its red color through the summer and "may well prove to be the standard in the future." (P. 196) Red Dragon does not grow as fast as some of the other red lace leaves--Crimson Queen, Ever Red, and Red Select to name a few.

New growth is bright red changing to maroon-red in the summer. Fall color is flaming scarlet. The growth habit is compact and shows a well-branched cascading mound. Great for a Japanese garden design, to accent a water feature or for a patio container.

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Red Dragon prefers full sun. A sunnier location is better to insure a dark red summer color.

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$70.00

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Seiryu'

This cultivar is in the dissectum group, but it is an upright tree and not a weeping maple. Seiryu is one of a few laceleaf upright trees. The first picture shows the brilliant scarlet fall color.

This often hard to find maple may reach 10' or 11' at maturity. The structure of the tree and the feathery leaves allow filtered sunlight to show through.

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Seiryu can be planted in full sun or partial shade.

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Sekimori'

Sekimori is a strong green laceleaf weeping maple. The bark is a wonderful green with a faint whitish dusting and distinct lengthwise, white striations. The leaves appear less lacey than other green laceleaf cultivars, but the fall color is quite exquisite turning into one of the brightest yellow-gold combinations. Sekimori is vigorous and can reach 6' tall and wide in 10 years. This cultivar is sturdy and can also handle zones 4 and 5 with some winter protection.

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Sekimori can handle full sun to nearly full shade

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Spring Delight'

Spring Delight is a wonderful laceleaf weeping maple developed by Talon Buchholz in Gaston, Oregon. This cultivar is truly Spring Delight with the green leaves edged in red. After the reddish tones disappear the color is solid green turning to orange and red in the fall. A strong growing cascading maple, Spring Delight can reach 6' tall and wide in 10 years. Can be grown in the garden or in a patio container.

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Spring Delight can handle full sun to nearly full shade

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Tamukeyama'

Tamukeyama is one of the oldest know lace leaf weeping maples dating back to 1710. Spring color is bright crimson red turning to a strong burgundy in the summer before it shines with its scarlet red fall color. Tamukeyama holds it color better than most other red laceleaf maples even in high heat and humidity so it is recommended for East coast and Southern climate zones. Staking is advisable to get the canopy appearance desired for most laceleaf maples. This cultivar can reach 6' tall and wide in 10 years. An excellent maple for a water feature or Japanese style garden.

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Tamukeyama prefers full sun

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$60.00

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Toyama nishiki'

This beautiful little tree is in the variegated dissectum category for Japanese Maples in the dissectum group have lacy leaves and are known as the weeping form of a Japanese Maple. Toyama Nishiki is an exceptionally lacy and slow-growing weeping maple. Because it is slow growing and more difficult to graft than the red and green lace leaf maples, it not well known and may be difficult to find in larger retail nurseries.

This variegated lace leaf maple displays green with splashes of cream and pink. The leaves are very lacy and will burn in the hot afternoon sun. Morning sun or all day shade is the best to display the color variation. This smaller and slow growing lace leaf can provide a focal point of color in a shade garden.

This somewhat rare and unusual lace leaf maple displays gold, orange, and red tones in the fall, as shown in the picture above. The one gallon plants that we provide have higher grafts to help establish the form and shape of the tree.

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Toyama nishiki grows best with morning sun and protection from hot afternoon sun.

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Viridis'

Viridis is green laceleaf weeping cultivar that can handle full sun or shade. Delicate leaves and limbs make this maple suitable for ponds and other areas that you may want to focus on in the garden. Spring color is light green turning to a strong green in the summer. Fall color begins with yellow-orange turning to crimson. Viridis is a well-known green leaf cultivar that is highly desired by collectors for its vigorous growth which can reach 5' tall and wide in 10 years.

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Viridis can handle full sun or shade.

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Waterfall'

Waterfall is a green laceleaf weeping cultivar similar to Viridis. The new growth is light green turning to strong green in the summer. The green bark is a beautiful accent to the overall appearance of the maple therefore, staking is recommended to create the canopy appearance. Strong summer green turns to yellow, orange and finally crimson. Waterfall is a vigorous cultivar reaching 6' tall and wide in 10 years. Perfect to accent a water feature or pond or grown in a patio container.

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Waterfall can handle full sun to partial shade

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$35.00

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