Acer palm. dissectum
Price range: €75.00 through €140.00
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Description
Quick Facts
- Common Name: Green Laceleaf Japanese Maple
- Botanical Name: Acer palmatum dissectum (green form)
- Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental shrub / small tree
- Mature Height: 1.5–2.5m (often smaller in pots)
- Mature Spread: 2–3m (arching, cascading habit)
- Foliage Colour: Fresh green in spring and summer; autumn tones of gold, amber, orange and red
- Leaf Shape: Finely cut, dissected (laceleaf) foliage
- Habit: Mounded, weeping/cascading form
- Hardiness: RHS H6 (hardy in most UK & Ireland gardens; shelter improves performance)
- Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil; slightly acidic to neutral
- Aspect: Part shade / dappled shade (morning sun ideal; shelter from harsh wind)
- Maintenance: Low
Description
Acer palmatum dissectum (green form) is one of the most graceful small trees you can plant—softly cascading, finely textured, and quietly transformative. Its lace-like leaves unfurl in spring a fresh, clear green, then layer into a gentle, mounded canopy that moves beautifully in the breeze. It’s the kind of plant that makes a garden feel calmer the moment it’s in place.
Through summer, the foliage stays cool and green, bringing a lightness that pairs beautifully with stone, gravel, water, and darker evergreens. Then in autumn, it shifts into warm, glowing shades—gold, amber, orange and often touches of red—giving you a final, luminous show before the leaves fall and the winter silhouette takes over.
Perfect beside a patio, near a path, or in a large pot where you can enjoy the detail up close, this green laceleaf maple is all about texture and shape—elegant without ever feeling fussy.
Caragh Garden Notebook
Planting:
Plant in spring or autumn. Choose a sheltered position with dappled shade or gentle morning sun—this protects the fine foliage from wind-scorch and strong afternoon sun. Dig a generous hole and improve the soil with leaf mould or well-rotted compost. If your soil is alkaline, add ericaceous compost to help keep conditions slightly acidic. Plant at the same depth as in the pot, firm in gently, water well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Plant in spring or autumn. Choose a sheltered position with dappled shade or gentle morning sun—this protects the fine foliage from wind-scorch and strong afternoon sun. Dig a generous hole and improve the soil with leaf mould or well-rotted compost. If your soil is alkaline, add ericaceous compost to help keep conditions slightly acidic. Plant at the same depth as in the pot, firm in gently, water well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Soil Preparation:
Japanese maples love humus-rich, free-draining soil. They dislike sitting wet, but they also hate drying out. Improve heavy soil with compost and fine bark; improve sandy soil with organic matter to hold moisture. Mulch annually to conserve moisture and protect shallow roots.
Japanese maples love humus-rich, free-draining soil. They dislike sitting wet, but they also hate drying out. Improve heavy soil with compost and fine bark; improve sandy soil with organic matter to hold moisture. Mulch annually to conserve moisture and protect shallow roots.
Watering:
Water regularly in the first year, especially during dry spells. In containers, check moisture often in summer—laceleaf maples can dry out quickly in pots. Aim for consistent moisture rather than extremes.
Water regularly in the first year, especially during dry spells. In containers, check moisture often in summer—laceleaf maples can dry out quickly in pots. Aim for consistent moisture rather than extremes.
Seasonal Care:
Low maintenance. Prune only if needed, and do it lightly in late summer or when dormant (mid-winter), removing any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Avoid heavy pruning—its natural shape is part of the beauty.
Low maintenance. Prune only if needed, and do it lightly in late summer or when dormant (mid-winter), removing any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Avoid heavy pruning—its natural shape is part of the beauty.
Pests & Problems:
Leaf scorch is the most common issue—usually caused by wind, strong sun, or drying out. Shelter + steady moisture prevent most problems.
Leaf scorch is the most common issue—usually caused by wind, strong sun, or drying out. Shelter + steady moisture prevent most problems.
Design Notes:
Perfect for courtyards, Japanese-inspired planting, gravel gardens, and statement pots. Beautiful with ferns, hostas, hellebores, hakonechloa (Japanese forest grass), and evergreen structure. Use it as a soft, cascading focal point near patios, entrances, or along a path.
Perfect for courtyards, Japanese-inspired planting, gravel gardens, and statement pots. Beautiful with ferns, hostas, hellebores, hakonechloa (Japanese forest grass), and evergreen structure. Use it as a soft, cascading focal point near patios, entrances, or along a path.
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