Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' Upright Lace Leaf Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' is the only Upright Growing Lace Leaf Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' is known as the only upright growing lace leaf. While there are other lace leaf Japanese maples that have some upright growing habits such as 'Lionheart' and 'English Lace', there is nothing quite like 'Seiryu'. 'Seiryu' grows with a complete upright habit that grows tall just like more common upright varieties such as 'Bloodgood' or 'Red Emperor'. 'Seiryu' even grows to be one of the bigger Japanese maple varieties that we grow, making it a great specimen tree that can be the centerpiece of any garden.

Its claim to fame is that Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' is considered the only upright dissectum. This is technically correct but the dissected leaf is the only similarity between 'Seiryu' and other dissectums. Actually the leaves are so much smaller, that even the leaves do not have the appearance of other dissectums. That being said, here at Maple Ridge Nurseries we love the plant we affectionately call the "weed" because it is so easy to grow. Seiryu is a fast growing  small tree that is mostly vase shaped when young growing wider and much rounder with age. The foliage appears green in spring with a slight red or pink tinge to the margins of  each leaf.  These margins quickly fade away leaving a very attractive medium green leaf for summer. Sometimes in late summer the colorful margins reappear, but this time a little more orange. Most literature describes the fall color as gold or yellow but I have never seen this except in photos from other parts of the world. In our climate the first cold air may give the tree an orange or red appearance but the leaves will always end up burgundy before dropping.

What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?

Height: 14-16 feet Width: 10-12 feet

What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?

Green

What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?

Green

What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?

Red

What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?

Small Lace Leaf

What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?

Full Sun

What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?

Zones 5-9

What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?

Upright Japanese Maple

What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'?

Fast Growing Upright Japanese Maple

How should Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' be planted?

Elevated in Well Drained Soil

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