Red Dragon Laceleaf Japanese Maple Red and Orange lace-like foliage

Overview: A weeping Japanese maple grown for its deep red foliage that shifts to orange-red 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 palm. var. dissectum 'Red Dragon'

Category: Japanese Maples