Emerald Lace Laceleaf Japanese Maple foliage. Crimson fall color
Overview: A weeping Japanese maple grown for its bright green, finely dissected foliage that turns crimson in fall.
Mature size: Approximately 6–8 ft. tall and 8–10 ft. wide — a low, mounding, weeping form.
Sun exposure: Partial shade to dappled sun; give afternoon shade in hot summer climates to prevent leaf scorch
Flowering season: Small red-purple flowers in mid-spring, not showy from a distance
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–8
Water needs: Average; consistent moisture in well-drained soil, protected from drying wind
Special features: Cascading, mushroom-shaped weeping habit with finely dissected, lace-like foliage; slow-growing and long-lived; excellent as a specimen, container plant, or focal point in a shade or Asian-style garden; deer and rabbit resistant
Wildlife value: Minor nectar source for early-season pollinators
Botanical name: Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Emerald Lace'
Category: Japanese Maples