Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'

Red Dragon Japanese Maple If you love finely cut, weeping red maples, 'Red Dragon' is a top choice! It features beautifully dissected, lacy leaves in a deep purple-red. Unlike some dissected reds that can green out in summer heat, 'Red Dragon' is known for holding its rich red color exceptionally well. Fall brings a blaze of crimson. It has a mounding, cascading habit, perfect for spilling over walls or in containers.

• Size: Small, mounding/weeping, typically 5-8 ft tall and slightly wider.
• Uses: Specimen, containers, near ponds, cascading over walls, bonsai.
• Care: Good sun tolerance for a dissected red, but afternoon shade is still beneficial in hot zones. Moist, well-drained soil. Zones 5-9.