Dissectum Group
With one of the most
dissected leaves you will ever see on a Japanese maple 'Red Filigree Lace'
has been a highly sought after "collectors plant" for many years. Originally
propagated from a chance seedling by Will Curtis in Sherwood, Oregon,
this plant will become an eye-catching topic of conversation in any
garden. Very pendulous the habit is mounding and very low unless staked or grafted on a standard. 'Red Filigree Lace' probably holds it' red color in summer in
the Southeastern U.S. better than any red
cultivar of Japanese maple. It does however require
some shade. Amazingly it will hold its color even in rather heavy shade. Given perfect growing conditions 'Red Filigree Lace' is not only a reliable plant but in some instances becomes quite vigorous, but in hot climates it is very
slow growing and is susceptible to over watering. In very early spring the
delicate looking foliage is decidedly red becoming darker purple in summer
before turning crimson in fall. Do not let the intricate finely cut lacy leaf
fool you, as long as you provide a well-drained environment 'Red Filigree Lace'
is a very sturdy and hardy plant that any gardener should feel lucky to have.
