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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Red Dragon'
Weeping Japanese Maple
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Fine textured, deep red foliage
- Compact, cascading habit
- Fall foliage is brilliant crimson
- Fits well in many landscape areas
Container
Garden
Great Foliage
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Can be grown in sun or shade but does best with afternoon shade and mulching to keep roots cool. Prefers moist, well-drained soil and benefits from supplemental watering during dry spells. Plants typically do not need pruning but they can be pruned when dormant in winter.
Height: 8-10 ft
Spread: 10-12 ft
Price Level 1: $109.99~#3
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Focal Point
- Container
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Fall Color
- Specimen
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Full Shade
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Yellow
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Acer
Common Name: Japanese Maple
Small, branching, multi-stemmed trees prized for their star-shaped, fine-textured leaves. Plants can be weeping or more upright with red or green summer foliage and beautiful fall color. Great specimen plant or in containers.