Weeping Lace Leaf Japanese Maples

Acer palmatum 'Lady Abbess' Acer palmatum 'Lady Abbess' is an elegant lace leaf Japanese maple known for its brilliant orange-red foliage and graceful cascading form. In autumn, 'Lady Abbess' delivers a spectacular display as its foliage transforms to bright golden yellow accented with warm orange highlights. Reaching approximately 4 feet tall and 6 feet wide in 10 years, this compact cultivar is well-suited for smaller gardens, patios, and intimate landscape settings. Named in honor of Reverend Mother Benedict Duss, who originally planted this remarkable selection, 'Lady Abbess' was later introduced into the nursery trade by Nancy Fiers. Formulated to bring out the natural beauty of any outdoor space, this refined Japanese maple combines vibrant color, delicate texture, and graceful form, making it a timeless addition to gardens and landscapes alike.   10 Year Size: Height: 3-5 Feet Width: 5-7 Feet

The new leaves in spring are light green almost yellow and darken as they age giving the entire tree a two-toned effect that is quite striking. Although we do not recommend this plant for full sun in the Southeast, if you place it where it can get direct morning or late evening sun the new growth as it first appears will be tinted red. The growth habit is very pendulous and fall color ranges from gold to orange but is always spectacular. 10 Year Size:   Height:  3-4 Feet    Width:  4-5 Feet

Acer palmatum ‘Monticello Gardens’ is a lace leaf Japanese maple with a weeping, sprawling habit. There are some red Japanese maples that hold their red color well in the summer and then there is ‘Monticello Gardens’. This tree stays red all the time. ‘Monticello Gardens’ is red in the spring, it is red in the summer and then it is, of course, red in the fall. I imagine if it wasn’t deciduous, it would find a way to be red in the winter as well. ‘Monticello Gardens’ is the perfect Japanese maple for the people that don’t want their red Japanese maple to lose its color in the summer.10 Year Size: Height: 3-5 feet Width: 4-6 feet

Acer palmatum 'Orangeola' is a Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple that Changes Personality All Year Long Acer palmatum 'Orangeola' is one of the fastest growing weeping dwarf Japanese maple varieties there is, but it still does not attain height very quickly. 'Orangeola' has a very pendulous habit and will have quite the waterfall look as it grows. 'Orangeola' can be a fast growing weeping Japanese maple especially when young which can create long shoots of weeping branches. This growth eventually helps 'Orangeola' develop into a low mounding Japanese maple that is a great for corners and centerpieces. Acer palmatum 'Orangeola' is a great weeping dwarf Japanese maple that changes personality all season long. It emerges in the spring with heavily dissected leaves that have tones of green and orange in early spring  and as the sun works it's magic on the foliage it quickly turns brick red. This red color holds into the early summer. As spring turns into summer the older leaves start to slowly turn green, this process happens over a number of weeks during which the leaves appear molted with infused colors of green and purple washed across each leaf. About the time the entire plant becomes green in mid to late summer 'Orangeola' decides it is time to grow again, putting out red new growth that lays over the older foliage. Then in fall it really puts on a show with traffic stopping bright orange-red leaves. 'Orangeola' does extremely well in hotter climates and can be grown in sun or shade. More red colors will be attained in sunnier locations, but 'Orangeola' will grow well in shade as well. 'Orangeola' will grow well in zones 5 through 9 and will have different effects in different climates. What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'? Height: 4-6 feet Width: 6-8 feet What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'? Red What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'? Green What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'? Orange-Red What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'? Lace Leaf What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'? Full Sun What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'? Zones 5-9 What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'? Weeping Japanese Maple What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'? Fast Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple How should Acer palmatum 'Orangeola' be planted? Elevated in Well Drained Soil

One of the older dissectums in cultivation in Europe having been grown for well over 100 years. It is still popular today although competition from varieties that hold color longer into summer has caused production to decrease.  Emerging green dusted with red in shady areas to a rusty red in more sun, 'Ornatum' forms a large graceful shrub when mature. While very heat tolerant 'Ornatum' does prefer light shade in hot climates. The unusual thing is that this plant is one of the few red dissectums that turns orange or even yellow-orange in fall.10 Year Size:  Height: 4-6 Feet    Width 6-8 Feet

Acer palmatum ‘Pendula Angustilobum’ is a fast growing lace leaf with yellow-green leaves in the spring. These leaves turn to a light green in the summer. In the fall, ‘Pendula Angustilobum’ puts on a show with bright yellow to orange foliage. ‘Pendula Angustilobum’ has a wide spreading habit.10 Year Size: Height: 3-5 feet Width: 6-8 feet

Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon' is a Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple with Brilliant Red Color Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon' is a dwarf Japanese maple that is extremely popular for its brilliant red color. 'Red Dragon' will stay more red during summer than most varieties. The coarse leaves begin the spring dark red and become more red as temperatures increase. As summer temperatures reach their peak and most other red varieties have turned green 'Red Dragon' still has a good bit of red left on it's leaves. Fall color is a dramatic crimson red. The growth habit of 'Red Dragon' is not as pendulous as other weeping cultivars, at times it grows almost prostrate. 'Red Dragon' also stays a little smaller than other dwarf Japanese maples. 'Red Dragon' will max out around 6 feet tall but will only get 4 feet tall in many instances. 'Red Dragon' will get about as wide if not wider than it is tall growing to roughly 6 feet wide. While 'Red Dragon' will tolerate full sun in some climates, it would prefer a break from the sun at some point during the day in hotter areas. Although 'Red Dragon is reported to be a moderate grower in some climates, we find it to be slower than average in the south. 'Red Dragon' will grow well in zones 5 through 9. What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'? Height: 3-5 feet Width: 4-6 feet What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'? Red What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'? Red What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'? Red What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'? Lace Leaf What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'? Partial Sun What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'? Zones 5-9 What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'? Weeping Japanese Maple What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'? Moderate Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple How should Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon' be planted? Elevated in Well Drained Soil

‘Spring Delight’ is a green weeping variety of Japanese maple that emerges in spring with light green leaves with pink edges. These leaves darken to a deeper green that holds throughout the summer. ‘Spring Delight’ is known for its early spring display but also puts on a show in fall with yellow fall color. ‘Spring Delight’ is a small growing lace leaf Japanese maple.10 year size: Height: 3-5 feet Width: 4-6 feetSpring Color: Green, PinkSummer Color: GreenFall Color: YellowSun Tolerance: ShadePlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil

'Stella Rossa' translates to Red Star. The habit of this cultivar is decidedly weeping, delicate and graceful. While it tolerates full sun, 'Stella Rossa' would like to have a little shade in hotter climates. The foliage of 'Stella Rossa' emerges bright red in early spring holding the bright red color well into summer before turning darker red and eventually burgundy. In very hot climates it turns bronze by September but never totally green like most other red maples in our nursery. While it may be a little slower growing than many of the dissectums it holds its bright red color in the Southeast better than almost every other cultivar. Fall color is bright red with orange undertones and spectacular. 10 year size: Height:  3-5 feet   Width:  5-7 feetSpring Color: RedSummer Color: BurgundyFall Color: RedSun Tolerance: PartialPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil

Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' is the Perfect Dwarf Japanese Maple for Nearly Any Garden Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' Dwarf Japanese maple has become known as one of the very best red lace leaf Japanese maples. This notoriety comes from its strong growth rate and spectacular red color throughout the year. 'Tamukeyama' is one of the fastest growing dwarf Japanese maples that we grow. 'Tamukeyama' grows slightly more irregular and upright than other lace leaf varieties. Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' has been grown in Japan for over 300 years. Recently it has become accepted as one of the best lace leaf varieties in cultivation, and probably the best red lace leaf for hot climates. 'Tamukeyama' tolerates full sun in even in hotter regions. Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' is a larger grower for a dwarf Japanese maple but still only gets to be about 6 feet tall at maturity. 'Tamukeyama' grows with a weeping and spreading habit eventually maturing to about 6 to 8 feet wide. New growth is dark red in spring and holds very well especially in sunny locations. While 'Tamukeyama' holds good red color into the summer the color will fade some in hotter areas. Fall color is a mix of fiery reds with a hint of orange undertone that predictably puts on one of the falls best shows. Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' is a strong growing and versatile dwarf Japanese maple that will grow well in nearly any climate in the United States. 'Tamukeyama' can be grown in growing zones 4-10 making it the perfect red dwarf Japanese maple for nearly any yard in America. What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Height: 6-8 feet Width: 6-8 feet What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Red What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Red What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Red What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Lace Leaf What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Full Sun What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Zones 4-10 What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Weeping Japanese Maple What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Fast Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple How should Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' be planted? Elevated in Well Drained Soil Our 1 Gallon and 3 Gallon sizes are available for shipping and in store pickup. Our larger sizes (7 Gallon and bigger) are only available for in store pickup.

Acer palmatum 'Viridis' is the Standard for All Other Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple Varieties with Green Lacy Leaves Acer palmatum 'Viridis' is a weeping dwarf Japanese maple with lacy green leaves. The name says it all, ‘Viridis’ means green in Latin and 'Viridis' is the standard by which all green lace leaf Japanese maples are judged. Acer palmatum 'Viridis' is a green lace leaf Japanese maple with light green foliage in spring, that usually darkens in the summer. 'Viridis' turns to a bright yellow to gold color in the fall. 'Viridis' will sometimes showcase brilliant oranges in the fall as well. Acer palmatum 'Viridis' is a dwarf Japanese maple with cascading branches and foliage that make this a show stopper in any garden. 'Viridis is a small to medium size dwarf Japanese maple that should grow to be about 4 to 6 feet tall and about as wide or wider. Many of the oldest, most beautiful and stately Japanese maples in America are this cultivar. Acer palmatum 'Viridis' is a green lace leaf Japanese maple that can handle a good bit of sun even in warmer climates. However, 'Viridis' would still appreciate partial sun or at least a break from the hot afternoon sun. 'Viridis' is a very strong grower for a dwarf Japanese maple and should grow well in zones 5 through 9. What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Viridis'? Height: 4-6 feet Width: 6-8 feet What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Viridis'? Green What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Viridis'? Green What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Viridis'? Green and Yellow What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Viridis'? Lace Leaf What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Viridis'? Partial Sun What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Viridis'? Zones 5-9 What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Viridis'? Weeping Japanese Maple What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Viridis'? Moderate Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple How should Acer palmatum 'Viridis' be planted? Elevated in Well Drained Soil 7 Gallons are 4 feet tall or less and rootballs will need to be broken up to fit in shipping boxes.

The leaf of 'Washi-no-o’ is a little more coarse than some dissectums and the margins of each lobe are cut more regularly and less deep than most dissectums giving it a very unique texture. This mounding shrub type maple tolerates more sun than most green lace leafs. I have even grown this cultivar in full sun in Atlanta, Georgia but some shade would be appreciated. Fall color, which is always spectacular if sometimes a little later than some other maples, is usually bright yellow, although sometimes in sunnier locations the yellow will be mixed with orange.10 year size:  Height:  3-4 Feet    Width:  5-7 FeetSpring Color: GreenSummer Color: GreenFall Color: YellowSun Tolerance: PartialPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil